Hadrian's Wall Path
Walk Hadrian's Wall Path on our full-length self-guided walking holidays, with accommodation and luggage transfer.
Hadrian's Wall Path
https://www.contours.co.uk/hadrians-wall-path
A walk between Wallsend and Bowness-on-Solway, following the impressive remains of Hadrian's Wall.
From £364 per person
Book a walking holiday on Hadrian’s Wall Path and travel through a rolling, castle-marked landscape shaped by the Roman occupation of Britain. This iconic National Trail strikes across the breadth of the country along the shoulder of Emperor Hadrian’s ancient wall, covering 84 miles.
Well-waymarked and featuring plenty of friendly villages eager to welcome walkers, Hadrian’s Wall Path is the ideal trail for your first walking holiday. Yet it has plenty to offer veteran walkers, too, whether your interest is in the abundant wildlife, the varied remains of Roman milecastles, or the rolling Northumbrian hills themselves.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
Cyclists may enjoy our self-guided cycling holidays along Hadrian’s Cycleway.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
This route can be walked in either direction - just tick the 'Reverse Tours' box when choosing your tour to see options travelling in the non-standard direction.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £630 per person
Hadrian’s Wall Path features on the bucket list of almost every walking enthusiast. Our full-length Hadrian’s Wall Path walking holidays enjoy both the vibrancy of Newcastle and the slow, calm terrain near Bowness-on-Solway, ideal for birdwatchers.
The walk passes countless historic waypoints, such as Segedunum, Chesters and Vindolanda Roman Forts, while staying close to the famous wall from the west coast all the way across England to the east coast. This walk is well-known across the world, and once you've walked it for yourself, it is easy to see why.
This route can also be travelled in the opposite direction if preferred. Select the ‘Reverse tours’ option when choosing your itinerary.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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HWP0 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 4 days walking | £630 | |
HWP1 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 5 days walking | £695 | |
HWP2 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 6 days walking | £798 | |
HWP3 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 7 days walking | £903 | |
HWP4 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 8 days walking | £1008 | |
HWP5 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 9 days walking | £1103 | |
HWP6 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 10 days walking | £1208 | |
HWP7 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 11 days walking | £1318 |
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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HWPSB1 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 2 days walking | £380 | |
HWPSB2 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 3 days walking | £495 |
“All arrangements worked smoothly. Weather good until last day.”Mr Henderson, UK
“Very enjoyable walk and holiday made more difficult by the very hot weather, every day.”Mr Wilson, UK
“Life changing walk. Will have these memories for the rest of our lives.”Mr Burdick, USA
“This was a good, fun thing. Lodgings were terrific, food even better, timing worked very well.”Mr Elliott, USA
“Lovely walk full of historical interest and information. We felt a bit like the Romans! Really easy to follow and the best signed route we have done in England.”Mrs Turnelty, UK
“Thank you, it was a tremendous experience from start to finish! The itinerary provided by Contours Holidays was meticulously detailed and every arrangement worked like clockwork. It’s a wonderful walk through stunning scenery, with the middle two days providing jaw dropping views.”Mr Lehmann -Taylor, UK
“Overall everything was exceptionally well put together and organised. The baggage transfer and transfers to/from off-route accommodation made the whole holiday hassle free.”Miss Hossain, UK
“Firstly the holiday exceeded all our expectations. We had great weather maybe if anything a bit too hot. All the bookings made by Contours went to plan and everything was great. Transfers of luggage went really well. All the accommodation was very good, obviously she slightly better than others but all the hosts were very friendly and helpful. I already have recommended you to others. I took my three grown up children, (40, 38 and 34) and they want to do something similar next year. You did exactly what you said, no fuss and it all worked without a hitch.”Mr Jenkinson, UK
“Your itinerary is always very clear and easy to understand.”Mrs Mason, UK