Hadrian’s Wall Path Walking Holidays

Walk coast to coast along Hadrian’s Wall through the wild landscapes of Northumberland National Park. This self-guided walking holiday combines remarkable Roman history, open moorland and far-reaching views, following the line of the Wall from the River Tyne to the Solway coast.

Nights: 5 to 13 Nights
Distance: 30 to 94 miles
Location: Northern England
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate – Challenging
Season: Mar to Oct
Price from: £620

From £620 per person

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Highlights

Walk Coast-to-Coast along Hadrian’s Wall

Coast to Coast: Walk the full 84-mile National Trail from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway.
UNESCO Heritage: Follow the largest ancient monument in Northern Europe.
Northumberland Landscapes: Remote moorland, rolling fields and dramatic escarpments.
Housesteads Fort: Panoramic views from one of Britain’s finest Roman sites.
Roman Archaeology: Milecastles, turrets and forts along the entire route.
Solway Estuary: A peaceful coastal finish at the edge of the Roman Empire.

Hadrian’s Wall Path

Following Hadrian’s Wall from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway is one of Britain’s most compelling long-distance walks. The 84-mile National Trail crosses Northern England through open farmland, Northumberland moorland and the dramatic Whin Sill escarpment, where the Wall’s stone remains still shape the landscape.

Our self-guided walking holiday lets you explore at your own pace, supported by luggage transfers, detailed route notes and carefully selected accommodation. We offer both Classic and Classic Plus versions. Classic Plus provides enhanced comfort through upgraded rooms or properties.

Balancing achievement with immersion, the route brings Roman history into sharp focus. Milecastles, forts and turrets appear at regular intervals, while varied itineraries allow both first-time long-distance walkers and experienced walkers to complete this memorable coast to coast journey.

Hadrian’s Wall following the Whin Sill ridge across Northumberland moorland

A Frontier Preserved

Built in AD 122 on the orders of Emperor Hadrian, the Wall marked the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. The original structure extended for around 73 miles coast to coast, while today’s 84-mile Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail links the surviving sections across Northern England.

Substantial forts such as Housesteads Roman Fort and Birdoswald Roman Fort once housed garrisons of soldiers, supported by smaller milecastles and turrets positioned at regular intervals. Walking beside these remains reveals the strategic thinking behind the frontier. The Wall frequently follows the high ground of the Whin Sill, commanding expansive views across moorland and farmland.

Rather than viewing the Wall as a distant monument, you encounter it repeatedly throughout the journey. Few long-distance walks in Britain combine such striking landscape with archaeology of this scale and continuity.

Walker ascending beside Hadrian’s Wall on the Whin Sill escarpment in Northumberland

Path Walkthrough

The Hadrian’s Wall Path runs for 84 miles from Wallsend on the River Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway on the Solway Firth. The route may be walked in either direction and is available as a full coast to coast itinerary or a shorter highlights section.

The eastern stages pass through urban Tyneside before giving way to open farmland and rolling countryside. The central section through Northumberland National Park is the most dramatic, where the Wall follows the Whin Sill escarpment above Crag Lough and reaches its highest point near Green Slack at 345 metres. Here the terrain is more undulating, with sustained ascents and descents.

Further west, the landscape softens into pasture and quiet lanes before reaching the wide skies and tidal flats of the Solway coast. Underfoot conditions vary from grassy paths and farm tracks to stone pitching along the escarpment, with clear waymarking throughout.

Map of Hadrian’s Wall Path route from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway

Choose Your Walk

Our Hadrian's Wall Path Itineraries

Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend

84 miles (135.2 km)

6 Nights Challenging
HWP12W-E
From £725 Per Person
7 Nights Moderate to Challenging, Challenging
HWP3W-E
From £855 Per Person
8 Nights Moderate to Challenging
HWP11W-E
From £945 Per Person
9 Nights Moderate
HWP2aW-E
From £1,055 Per Person
9 Nights Moderate
HWP2bW-E
From £1,090 Per Person
10 Nights Easy to Moderate, Moderate
HWP10W-E
From £1,170 Per Person
11 Nights Easy to Moderate, Moderate
HWP1W-E
From £1,270 Per Person
13 Nights Easy to Moderate
HWP0W-E
From £1,590 Per Person

Classic Plus: Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend

84 miles (135.2 km)

7 Nights Moderate to Challenging
HWP7W-E
From £1,165 Per Person
9 Nights Moderate
HWP6W-E
From £1,485 Per Person
11 Nights Easy to Moderate, Moderate
HWP5W-E
From £1,850 Per Person

Best of Hadrian's Wall: Brampton to Corbridge

35 miles (56.3 km)

5 Nights Moderate
HWP4W-E
From £620 Per Person
6 Nights Easy to Moderate, Moderate
HWP4aW-E
From £810 Per Person

Classic Plus: Best of Hadrian's Wall - Brampton to Corbridge

35 miles (56.3 km)

5 Nights Moderate
HWP8W-E
From £860 Per Person

Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway

84 miles (135.2 km)

6 Nights Challenging
HWP12E-W
From £735 Per Person
7 Nights Moderate to Challenging, Challenging
HWP3E-W
From £860 Per Person
8 Nights Moderate to Challenging, Challenging
HWP11E-W
From £955 Per Person
9 Nights Moderate
HWP2aE-W
From £1,060 Per Person
9 Nights Moderate
HWP2bE-W
From £1,100 Per Person
10 Nights Easy to Moderate, Moderate
HWP10E-W
From £1,165 Per Person
11 Nights Easy to Moderate, Moderate
HWP1E-W
From £1,270 Per Person

Classic Plus: Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway

84 miles (135.2 km)

8 Nights Moderate to Challenging, Challenging
HWP7E-W
From £1,195 Per Person
10 Nights Moderate
HWP6E-W
From £1,515 Per Person
12 Nights Easy to Moderate, Moderate
HWP5E-W
From £1,885 Per Person

Best of Hadrian's Wall: Corbridge to Brampton

35 miles (56.3 km)

5 Nights Moderate
HWP4E-W
From £625 Per Person
6 Nights Easy to Moderate, Moderate
HWP4aE-W
From £810 Per Person

Classic Plus: Best of Hadrian's Wall - Corbridge to Brampton

35 miles (56.3 km)

5 Nights Moderate
HWP8E-W
From £860 Per Person

Key Information

Good standard accommodation at a mixture of guesthouses, farmhouses, local inns and B&Bs with en-suite or private facilities
Breakfast
Luggage transfers
Personal transfer between accommodation and path that form a part of our standard package
Route planning
Walk pack including Trail Guide and mapping, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch and dinner information, restaurant recommendations and holiday planning details

Tailoring Your Hadrian's Wall Path Walking Holiday

Above are our standard itineraries, each offering a different pace and level of immersion along Hadrian’s Wall Path. If you would like to adjust distances, add rest days or tailor arrangements, simply let us know when you enquire and we will provide suitable options. Celtic Trails is one of Britain’s most experienced walking holiday companies, creating carefully organised itineraries for those who value comfort, reliability and attention to detail. We will plan your walking holiday along Hadrian’s Wall; you simply decide when to travel.

Telephone: +44 (0)1291 689 774
Email: walk@celtic-trails.com

Hadrian's Wall Path Client Reviews

4.8/5 based on 302 reviews

"Good"

J Collier

October 2025

"Amazing from start to finish, all we had to do was get to the starting point."

Kerry

September 2025

"Thought the planning of each day was excellent, with just the right distances involved. The glorious Cumbrian and Northumbrian countryside was a major plus. As to why a long distance walk, it was a case of start now or never! I am a scientist, so all aspects of geology interested me, as did encountering interesting plants and fungi."

James, Co Antrim.

September 2025

"All the accommodation details and daily plans were provided, all we had to do was walk. As we walked we got a real sense of Roman history and appreciated the scale of the task. It reminded us that border security is as old as time and put the current political upheavals into perspective."

Linda

September 2025

"Anything that you could think you may need has been accounted for. Seeing Hadrian's Wall was on my 50th year bucket list. Combining that with raising money for charity was amazing."

Mr Kevin Kelly

September 2025

"We enjoyed the walk a great deal, and it all went very smoothly thanks to Celtic Trails."

Anna and David

September 2025

"Efficient, well organised supported by good material."

Fred Hampson

September 2025

"Comprehensive, itinerary requests were responded to promptly"

Gordon, Calbarry Canada

September 2025

"Celtic Trails was wonderful to work with! They were kind, knowledgeable, and encoraging. When we had changes to the makeup of our group they accommodated us in every way they could - with flexibility and patience. The service they provide is wonderful. I felt it was well worth the cost. They attended to small but important details, like making a dinner reservation on our behalf in one town with limited dining options. It was clear that they were in touch with our lodging hosts throughout our trip checking in to be sure all was well. I will very highly recommend Celtic Trails and hope to travel with their support again. The walk was wonderful for my spirit and body! I found the walk challenging, especially the days with more climbing. I felt tired but proud of myself at the end of each day. The landscape was beautiful. Spending most of each day outside walking was a balm to my soul. Thank you for helping us plan such a wonderful walk."

Heather Kidd

September 2025

Points of Interest

Once Brewed
From Once Brewed, you can walk to Vindolanda Fort, widely regarded as one of the most significant Roman archaeological sites in Britain. Although it lies just south of the Hadrian’s Wall Path rather than directly on the route, it is well worth a visit for those with a particular interest in the history of the Wall.
The AD122 bus service operates between the main towns and key sites along the Path. This provides a convenient way to visit locations that you may not have time to explore during your walking days.
Newcastle
Newcastle offers a wide range of attractions, from museums and theatres to excellent restaurants and galleries, all set within its handsome Georgian streets. It makes an appealing addition to your walking holiday, whether at the beginning or the end of your journey.
Most itineraries start or finish in Newcastle. If you would like to extend your stay with an additional night in the city, we will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.