6 days tour

Walking The Best Of Hadrian’S Wall

Walking The Best Of Hadrian’S Wall

This tour includes:

Accommodation

You will stay in a range of hotels, including a 16th Century Coaching Inn in Corbridge, all offering a full breakfast.

Meals

Meals as stated

Not included:

Transport

Transportation is not included

Others

— 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)

Guide

Guide is not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Walking The Best Of Hadrian’S Wall

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Greenhead (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Greenhead (Breakfast)

      Arrive in Greenhead and overnight.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Lanercost To Greenhead (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Lanercost To Greenhead (Breakfast)

      Take a taxi to Lanercost Priory (payable locally) to discover the beauty and tranquillity of Cumbria’s best-preserved Augustinian monastery with its intact triple tier arches and cloisters. It is an evocative place, constructed almost entirely from sandstone pilfered from Hadrian’s Wall. Walk back to the hotel in Greenhead along Hadrian’s Wall Path and the longest remaining stretch of the wall. Along the way, you will pass the remains of numerous Milecastles and Turrets and impressive sections of The Wall, enjoying wonderful views (notably from Banks East Turret). Look forward to the expansive Birdoswald Fort; Harrows Scar Wall and the impressive Willowford Wall. Overnight in Greenhead.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Greenhead To Once Brewed (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Greenhead To Once Brewed (Breakfast)

      Follow the Hadrian’s Wall Path (and parts of the Pennine Way) to Once Brewed. Walk along the top of the stunning Walltown and Cawfields Crags, both offering wonderful views of the wild and dramatic landscape. Reaching the summit of Winshield Crags, enjoy a superb 360 panorama from this, the highest point on the whole of the Hadrian’s Wall Path. Extend your walk to visit the highly recommended Roman Fort and Museum at Vindolanda, constructed before Hadrian’s Wall as a garrison on the Stanegate Road - the first Roman frontier in the north. The site provides a unique glimpse into the history of Roman occupation in the region and showcases the evolving nature of the fort over the years. Overnight in Once Brewed.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Once Brewed To Chollerford (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Once Brewed To Chollerford (Breakfast)

      Today’s walk takes you along Hadrian’s Wall Path past the famous Sycamore Gap to enjoy fabulous views of Crag Lough and the rolling Northumberland hills. Visit the Housesteads Roman Fort & Museum - one of the best-preserved Roman forts in the country and its setting is without doubt the most impressive. The Museum adds another layer to the understanding of Roman history in the region, offering a unique and immersive experience by utilizing various multimedia elements to bring the story of the fort to life. Walk along the Sewingshields Crags with excellent views over Broomlee Lough and on to Chesters Fort. One of the notable features of Chesters Roman Fort is its unusually well-preserved baths and steam room. Overnight in Chollerford.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Chollerford To Corbridge (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Chollerford To Corbridge (Breakfast)

      Follow the Hadrian’s Wall Path to visit St Oswald’s Church, then head south, passing the idyllic hamlet of Halton with its (private) castle before calling in at the magnificent Aydon Castle. Open to the public, Aydon Castle is a must-see (closed on a Mon & Tues). This fortified 13th century English manor house is almost completely intact and has a walled orchard perfect for picnics. The walk meanders across fields and grazing pastures, and through small woodlands, with expansive and far-reaching views over the rolling Northumberland countryside. Quiet country lanes and field paths then take you down into the delightful Roman Garrison town of Corbridge. Overnight in Corbridge.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Departure (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Departure (Breakfast)

      Depart after breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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