Walking Tours-Hadrian’s Wall Walk

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Hadrian's Wall is a stone and turf fortification built by the Ancient Romans across what is now northern England. Construction of the wall began in AD 122 during the rule of emperor Hadrian, it was the middle of three such fortifications built across Great Britain, the first being from the River Clyde to the River Forth under Agricola and the last the Antonine Wall. All were built to prevent military raids on Roman Britain by the Pictish tribes (ancient inhabitants of Scotland), and to mark the frontier of the Empire. Of the three, Hadrian's Wall is the best preserved. A significant portion of the wall still exists, particularly the mid-section, and for much of its length the wall can be followed on foot. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Can be walked as a 7 nights programme (see below) or can be adapted to suit your requirements.

Walking Tours-Hadrian’s Wall Walk

From:
  • £ 745,00
  • £ 330,00
  • £ 240,00

Day-to-day itinerary

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  • Day 1

    Arrive Newcastle for overnight

  • Day 2

    Walk from Wallsend (short metro ride away) to Heddon-on-the-Wall (15 miles/24 kms). Note the Roman Fort of Segedunum, then continue alongside the River Tyne, passing beneath the millenium bridge (linked to the new Baltic Arts Centre on the Gateshead riverbank). Continue west to Heddon on the Wall for overnight.

  • Day 3

    Walk Heddon on the Wall to Chollerford (15 miles/24 kms). Today the fortifications of the wall become apparent and the countryside through which it passes opens up. Most noticeable initially is the Vallum (the ditch) but as you approach Chollerford, sections of the wall appear. The Roman crossing of the River North Tyne was a short distance south-west of the current crossing, itself a handsome five-arched bridge built in 1775.

  • Day 4

     Walk Chollerford to Once Brewed (13 miles/20.8 kms). Pass Chesters Museum, and ascend to Tower Tye, following the Roman road. Come to the most spectacular sections of the wall with fine views, rugged countryside and Roman ruins and forts. Housesteads Fort has an interesting museum. The section ends at Steel Rigg Peel Crags, a short walk from the hamlet of Once Brewed.

  • Day 5

    Walk Once Brewed to Banks or Walton (13/16 miles/20.8/25.6 kms) Climb to the top of Winshields Crags and the highest point of the trail, with magnificent views. From Gilsland the path follows a marvellous section of wall to Birdoswald and then continues up the hill to Banks and gently through farmland to Walton.

  • Day 6

    Walk Banks or Walton to Carlisle (13/10 miles/20.8/16 kms). A fine section of rural countryside following the banks of the River Eden into Carlisle. Easy walking into the town of Carlisle with its castle and cathedral.

  • Day 7

    Walk Carlisle to Bowness-on-Solway (15 miles/24 kms). Follow the River Eden out of Carlisle to pass through Burgh by Sands and then on to Port Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway. This area, with its marvellous birdlife, is regarded as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Overnight Bowness (also possible to overnight in Carlisle, returning there by bus)

  • Day 8

    Departure.

Tour inclusions

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Walking Tours-Hadrian’s Wall Walk

From:
  • £ 745,00
  • £ 330,00
  • £ 240,00

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