Walking The Best of Hadrian's Wall

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6 Days Excluding Flights

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£ 649

Walking & Trekking

Activity Level

Moderate

Ways to Travel :

Self-Guided Holidays, Short Breaks

Activity :

Walking & Trekking

Ages :

12+

Trip Code :

W05HW

Hadrian’s Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is Britain’s largest archaeological feature and was the northernmost limit of the Roman Empire.

Hadrian’s Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is Britain’s largest archaeological feature and was the northernmost limit of the Roman Empire. An immense feat of labour, the building of the wall started in AD122 during the reign of emperor Hadrian and took 6 years to complete. Three Roman legions completed the task of building a 73 mile long wall with 80 milecastle fortlets with two observation turrets between each one and then larger garrison forts every five miles or so along the wall.

This 5-night self-guided walk along Hadrian’s Wall, from West to East, starts at Lanercost Priory and ends in Corbridge, taking in some of the best-preserved Roman sites in the UK. We’ve chosen this route direction so the prevailing winds (and any inclement weather!) are always at your back and the scenery in this direction is considerably better than the other way round.

Follow Hadrian’s Wall Path across the rolling countryside and rugged moorland of Northumberland. The route passes the world-famous Sycamore Gap and over craggy hillsides, such as those of Walltown, Winshield and Sewingshields Crags.

You’ll have the possibility of visiting some amazingly well-preserved sites including the Roman forts of Birdoswald, Vindolanda, Housesteads and Chesters. These sites offer a captivating journey into the history and significance of this iconic frontier and allow you to truly appreciate the engineering feat that marked the northernmost boundary of the Roman Empire. Wander through the ruins of a Roman fort, a turret, and a milecastle, each telling a unique story of life along the wall. Delve into the story of Hadrian’s Wall through informative displays, artifacts, and interactive elements that bring the history of the Wall to life. Gain a deeper understanding of the strategic importance of this frontier and the lives of those who inhabited and defended it. You finish your route in the affluent and once-bustling Roman town of Corbridge.

Stay in welcoming inns, guesthouses and B&B’s with hearty Northumberland breakfasts to set you up for a day of exploring.

Highlights

Walk along Hadrian's Wall - the largest historical monument in Britain
Visit the ancient Roman forts of Birdoswald, Vindolanda, Housesteads and Chesters
Walk from West to East, keeping the prevailing winds behind you (and better views)
Beautiful scenery with views across to the Lake District and the Northumberland Coast
Discover other historical buildings including Lanercost Priory and St Oswald's Church

What's Included

All breakfasts
Route notes and maps
Luggage transfers between hotels

What's Not Included

City break add-on in Newcastle (available for a supplement)
Travel insurance
Single supplement (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)

4 Days of Walking & Trekking

Day 2

14 km / 8.7 miles

Day 3

11 km / 6.8 miles

Day 4

20 km / 12.4 miles

Day 5

15 km / 9.3 miles

Sustainability and Impact

At Exodus, we thrive on travel, and we firmly believe our adventures should help destinations thrive too.

As a certified B Corp, we aim to take a ‘nature positive’ approach across our adventures, including carbon and waste reduction, animal welfare and support for rewilding and conservation. We also seek to contribute to local communities, providing economic opportunity and empowerment.

Learn more about our Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan, including our commitment to rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller
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Walking The Best of Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian’s Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is Britain’s largest archaeological feature and was the northernmost limit of the Roman Empire.

4 Days of Walking & Trekking

Sustainability and Impact

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Itinerary

Greenhead Corbridge

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United Kingdom

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