Travel back to antiquity with our Hadrian’s wall self-guided walking tour following one of England’s most recognizable historical sites. A true UNESCO World Heritage treasure and the largest Roman structure that can be seen in present times. Day by day you will be tracing the monument coast to coast in its entire length feeling the deep connection with Britain’s ancestry. Hike through some of the most beautiful natural sites in England and get a glimpse of its wild side. Forts, milecastles, turrets, visitor centers, and museums will be your constant companions along the way. This is Britain’s most popular hiking tour and a world-famous top long-distance walking route.

*We offer various options of this famous trail (incl. West to East itineraries!), so check with us for details, and also in case you are short of time or wish to make a longer (and easier) discovery the path. Why to walk from East to West (as per the standard option below)? Hadrian built his Wall starting in Newcastle, mainly for ease of supply of materials and military backup. Exploration of the Roman sites progressed westwards from Newcastle, and these are now archaeologically numbered and mapped in that direction, rather than for any walking. When Hadrian’s Wall Path was designated a National Trail, the National Trail Guide (the only guide at the time) described the Trail in this direction. This has since changed with the support of excellent guidebooks and maps, which caters for both directions, as the ones our local partners supply. Why to walk from West to East (check details for these options with us)? Walking Hadrian’s Wall Path from West to East is physically easier and typically more picturesque than the conventional East to West direction. Hadrian’s Wall was built across the beautiful, but wild Northumbrian countryside. Weather on England’s northernmost border can prove unpredictable; walking eastwards, in poor conditions, you have wind and rain at your back, not driving against you. In fine weather (come summer there is plenty), the afternoon sun is behind you, not in your eyes and the emerging light brings those far flung corners of the terrain into focus. Many classic views are arguably best seen from West to East – such as Crag Lough, Cuddy’s Crags, Sewingshield Crags and Limestone Corner. Walking East from Solway coast to Wallsend, Roman sites become progressively interesting. Each day peels back insights and examples of everyday Roman military and domestic life as you head from Carlisle towards Newcastle-which seems anti-climactic when travelling East to West. Plus, Newcastle is a wonderful place to end your walk and perhaps spend an extra day of your trip.

Walking Grade/ Difficulty