Northumberland is literally crammed with spectacular places to see and worldclass, awardwinning attractions to visit. Use our itinerary planner to create a customised trip, based on your preferences. The best of hadrians wall path walk visits several of the largest roman forts found along the wall, as well as thirlwall castle and lanercost priory, built with stone plundered from the wall itself. Macs adventure has been running self guided walking holidays on hadrian s wall path since 2005. It features an interactive map towards the bottom of the page that is intended to help anyone planning a hike along the walk to plan the each days walking. Tackle the hadrians wall walk with this 4day 40mile itinerary. Walk report hadrians wall path in five days, east to west. If youre going to walk hadrians wall and youre going to walk to the west, youll likely spend the night before in newcastle. Walking holidays in england hadrians wall path roman. Our most popular itinerary is hwp3 which covers the route in 7 days. Jul 23, 2017 if youre going to walk to the west, consider a prewalk to newcastle. And remember, visitors to the wall make the same comment again and again they wish theyd set aside.
Mar 18, 2020 for a walk lasting less than a week, the hadrians wall trail was surprisingly diverse. In short, if your itinerary allows, definitely stay at florries. Hadrians wall path walk hadrians wall with easyways. A walking holiday alongside the whole of the worldfamous hadrian s wall from coast to coast. Hadrians wall path walking hadrians wall in 6 days. To this end the path is clearly marked with alternating red and orange sections. Hadrians wall 7 nights selfguided northern england. Those visiting sedgedunum in wallsend may choose to follow the river tyne upstream to newburn. My detailed guide to walking the hadrians wall trail, a beautiful weeklong national. After a short trip on the metro, i started out from wallsend. The whole hadrians wall path mickledore walking holidays. With that in mind, we have created a choice of itineraries to suit the amount of time you have and take in important sites and breathtaking views along hadrians wall. Dog friendly itineraries are available for this route. Hadrians wall walking holidays from mickledore travel.
Accommodation, luggage transfer and customised holiday pack included. Walk hadrians wall path in 4 to 10 days contours walking holidays. Please only do this walk if you are fit enough to walk 84 miles in 4 days. This is why i recommend walking hadrians wall in seven days, which will be feasible for most walkers. Download itinerary holiday itinerary and prices your holiday options for walking hadrian s wall. Hadrians wall walk suggested itinerary 2020 a broken. Not long opened in 2003 it gave people a chance to walk alongside history, through some beautiful landscapes and we just knew that our customers would love it. Most guidebooks, including the one we used, suggest walking east to west. This is an ideal holiday choice for those keen to explore a large section of this iconic trail in a short space of time. Additional nights can be added at any stage along the walk and we would be delighted to adjust any itinerary for you. Our secondever trip, hadrian s wall path was an obvious choice. Jun 19, 2019 the typical 6day hadrians wall itinerary, which is what i did as well, looks as follows.
In 1987, hadrians wall was listed as a unesco world heritage site, though even with such a highprofile status much of the archaeology around the wall remains unexcavated. Hadrians wall path 7 night, 6 day itinerary including. Hadrians wall was constructed by emperor hadrian in the 2 nd century ad and the hadrians wall path is the only coasttocoast trail to follow a unesco world heritage site. If you are doing it yourself, always choose to walk west to east. Hadrians wall path starts in the vibrant city of newcastle and takes you through the empty landscapes of northumberland and then on to cumbria, finishing at the mouth of the river solway amidst the outstanding natural beauty of the solway firth. You can choose to walk the entire trail from coast to coast or just focus on the most scenic central section of hadrians wall. You can spend a day or two exploring parts of it on a short break, or walk a 30 50 mile stretch along the best of the wall where the wall itself is most physically evident over a few days, or you can traverse the whole 84 miles length in 6 or 7 days, between wallsend and bownessonsolway or for the intrepid few, you might even take on the. Hadrians wall path route this is our suggested hadrians wall path route. All of our prices are per person based on 2 people sharing a room. The 84milelong 4km hadrians wall national trail is a delightful hike across some of the most beautiful wild scenery in england and through some of its most. There are two significant cities at either end, but miles of wild countryside in between. Hadrians wall path selfguided walking tour macs adventure. The longer the holiday, the shorter you have to walk each day. This is a suggested itinerary way back in january 2010, i decided to walk hadrian s wall it had been a long time coming.
Discover a fascinating combination of ancient history and the flora and fauna of the wild northumberland landscape, with overnight stops in the comfort of traditional villages. The hadrian s wall walk is a slow stroll through englands ancient roman history. How not to walk hadrians wall never ending footsteps. Walk hadrians wall path in 4 to 10 days contours walking. The train to newcastle was almost as much of a pleasure as the walk itself, passing durham and york. Travel to wallsend and spend the evening at your first nights accommodation. Click on itineraries and prices for various route options. From once brewed you are able to walk to vindolanda fort, which is considered to be the most significant roman site, but not directly on the hadrian s wall path, it would be a great shame to miss out vindolanda if you have a keen interest in the historical aspect of hadrian s wall.
What follows is is a 4day, 40 mile itinerary for a selfguided hadrian s wall experience. There is nothing better than exploring a new country using your two feet and an ambitious heart. Hadrians wall path was opened in 2002 and proved an immediate success with walkers from both the uk and abroad. All six days make for awesome day hikes, some more beautiful than others, but all without question interesting. Hadrians wall walk suggested itinerary overview this rewarding hike is planned to allow you ample time to settle down, check on the walk information and talk to the organizers if you need. Hadrian s wall is an 84 mile walk from wallsend to bowness on solway, but not everyone has the time or the energy. Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video. This is the hadrians wall walk route planner that i recommend most.
The hadrian s wall path features on the bucket list of almost every walking enthusiast. Please note that dog friendly tours may require more. This 12 mile walk meanders through newcastles elegant quayside, then passes riverside signs of the citys proud industrial past. Hadrians wall walk suggested itinerary 6 days and 7 nights. Theres simply so much to see and do on hadrians wall that it can be difficult to know where to begin. We offer four suggested itineraries for walking hadrians wall path and have detailed the approximate distances for each stage. Given its relatively short length, the itinerary lands in overnight stops where your unlikely to travel far for accommodation. Apr 02, 2019 hadrians wall path 7 night, 6 day itinerary including accommodations posted on april 2, 2019.
Enjoy the hadrians wall path on our fulllength selfguided walking holiday itineraries. This route planner gives you specific itinerary information, lodging suggestions and planning tips. This is the shortest holiday shepherds walks holidays do along hadrians wall, but be warned it is very demanding with the two middle days being 24 and 27 miles. Dec 07, 2019 hadrians wall walk suggested itinerary overview. Find points of interest using the map tool, then save them. Enjoy the hadrian s wall path on our fulllength selfguided walking holiday itineraries. Macs adventure offers 9 self guided walking itineraries on hadrians wall path ranging from 3 to 9 days of walking. Hadrians wall path in five days, east to west by gammy leg walker mon apr 16, 2012 8. This rewarding hike is planned to allow you ample time to settle down, check on the walk information and talk to the organizers if you need. Walking hadrians wall west to east is a more scenic route but the major tour companies prefer to begin their walking routes from newcastle. Hadrians wall walk suggested itinerary bookmytrail. Theres simply so much to see and do on hadrian s wall that it can be difficult to know where to begin.
The trail is dead flat in some parts, yet the hills give spectacular views in others. The path starts at the roman fort and museum of segedunum which sets the historical context for the wall. Walk the complete hadrians wall national trail over 5 days. You will be constantly amazed by the ingenuity and determination of the romans in their quest to control this far flung corner of their vast empire. On the last day, it is suggested to spend the final evening, over a warm fire and a drink in the company of fellow. You can pick and mix activities and attractions to suit your group, or follow a full plan and keep things super simple. Use the interactive map to plan your own trip, use the distance calculator and save your itinerary. The route follows the line of hadrians wall which was constructed by roman emperor hadrianus between ad120 and ad128 to protect the northern extreme of the roman empire. This itinerary breaks the 84mile 5 km walk into six reasonable stages, and is presented from east to west against the prevailing wind. We are a local company with local knowledge and have been associated with hadrians wall. Consider it your best of tour of the most wellpreserved forts, most intact wall sections and the loveliest pastoral countryside on the trail. The whole hadrian s wall path wallsend to bowness in 8 days walking code. A daya week half a day a short break whatever your choice for your own personal journey, we have three different ways in which you could do it selfguided part guided guided you can come and walk on your own, or you can have someone accompany you part of the time, or you can have your entire visit in the company of your own local guide. Hadrians wall walk suggested itinerary 6 days and 7.
Its a really good one to book if you only have a week to walk the path. The eastern section of hadrians wall proffers up a heady mix of country, coast and city to the enthusiastic walker. This was a last long walk for 2014, i wanted to sneak a last trail into the year and hadrians wall seemed ideal. Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries. From fabulous walking festivals to local farmers markets and village fetes, theres always something happening. This selfguided walk along hadrians wall national trail is a chance to admire the magnificence of this incredible structure.
Guide yourself on this best of itinerary for the most wellpreserved forts, best intact wall sections and the loveliest pastoral scenery. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your itinerary. Hadrians wall path follows the line of the historic roman wall that divided england and scotland almost 2000 years ago. Hadrians wall path in 56 days best of hadrians wall.
Hadrians wall walk suggested itinerary 2020 a broken backpack. Because the walk starts 8km to the east of the city, youll have to take the train out to wallsend that morning and then trek your way. Whatever your age or interest there is always something going on, whatever the time of year or weather outside. Given its relatively short length, the itinerary lands in overnight stops where your unlikely to travel far for. Although only a few sections of the wall remain visible above ground, the remains of roman forts have been excavated to give visitors a rich insight into life in roman britain. With that in mind, we have created a choice of itineraries to suit the amount of time you have and take in important sites and breathtaking views along hadrian s wall. Hadrians wall path selfguided walking holidays along the. Hadrians wall path guidebook includes os map cicerone press. Hadrians wall path custom itinerary national trail. We are really excited to share this 6 day walking, 7 nights accommodation article with you for the hadrians wall path. Take a look at our itineraries for inspiration and guidance.
When is the best time to walk the hadrians wall path this walk is available between march and october. Route hadrians wall path absolute escapes hiking tours. Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions on the route. We offer four suggested itineraries for walking hadrian s wall path and have detailed the approximate distances for each stage. Hadrians wall path walking holidays national trail. Birdoswald is a roman fort where you can see the longest continuous stretch of hadrians wall and is ideally placed as the first or last site you visit on your way along the wall in northumberland, sitting on the border with cumbria.
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