Best of Hadrian's Wall
Self-guided walking holidays along the best-preserved stretch of Hadrian's Wall Path, luggage transfer included.
Best of Hadrian's Wall
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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.
From £487 per person
From Heddon-on-the-Wall to Carlisle, this shorter walking holiday explores only the best-preserved sections of the wall, omitting the urban sections of Hadrian’s Wall Path that pass through Newcastle and Carlisle.
The Best of Hadrian’s Wall Path walk visits several of the largest Roman forts found along the Wall, as well as Thirlwall Castle and Lanercost Priory, built with stone plundered from the wall itself. This is an ideal holiday choice for those keen to explore a large section of this iconic trail in a short space of time.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHWP1 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 3 days walking | £487 | |
| BHWP2 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 4 days walking | £605 | |
| BHWP3 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 5 days walking | £717 | |
| BHWP4 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 6 days walking | £830 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWPSB1 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 2 days walking | £380 | |
| HWPSB2 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 3 days walking | £495 |
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“So well planned, all admin and communication was excellent. It felt like a personal service throughout, even in the different accommodation. The Holiday Pack was excellent, everything provided, the complete Cicerone book and even a map holder.”Ms Riley, UK
“I must say that the organization for the Hadrian's Wall walk worked extremely well as it involved taxi transfers and accommodation away from the end point of the walk on four occasions. I only have praise for the excellent organization of the three walks by Contours.”Mr Such, UK
“The weather was not predicted to be great but we were lucky to only have a few heavy showers. The 25mph headwind, however, was brutal! The Pubs and B&Bs were all good and welcoming. We greatly appreciate the accommodations that accepted dogs, it would be a waste of a walk otherwise! Having experienced our first organised walking holiday, we usually always book our own, this was a different perspective.”Mr Fuller, UK
“My sisters and I had a great time walking some of Hadrian's Wall with your help. Thank you. Accommodations were good thank you.”Mrs Jury, UK
“17th annual walking holiday (1st in 2005) Accommodation good... No issues with luggage transfers or transfers to/from. Good way to enjoy the outdoors with friends. Hopefully we'll stay fit for a few more.”Mr Jarvie, UK
“Excellent organisation throughout. Clear communication of all information.”Mrs Shoemark, UK
“Amazing experience, very well organised.”Mr Wilford, UK
“I just wanted to say thank you to Contours for putting together another wonderful trip. I am happy I saved the information from my first time walking the wall back in 2015. Thanks again for another great walking holiday.”Mr Sponzilli, USA
“The trip was excellently organised, pick up punctual and the luggage even sometimes carried up to our rooms. Maps and all other material proved to be very accurate and useful. Thanks again for a very well organised and all in all wonderful trip.”Mrs Mørk, Norway
Dog friendly
Reverse tour