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
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A walk between Wallsend and Bowness-on-Solway, following the impressive remains of Hadrian's Wall.
From £340 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 £600 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWP0 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 4 days walking | £600 | |
| HWP1 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 5 days walking | £655 | |
| HWP2 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 6 days walking | £760 | |
| HWP3 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 7 days walking | £860 | |
| HWP4 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 8 days walking | £960 | |
| HWP5 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 9 days walking | £1050 | |
| HWP6 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 10 days walking | £1150 | |
| HWP7 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 11 days walking | £1255 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWPSB1 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 2 days walking | £345 | |
| HWPSB2 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 3 days walking | £450 |
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“The walking was great, the accommodation generally very nice and the logistics generally smooth - which we appreciate was no mean feat in some areas.”Ms Logan, UK
“We enjoyed the challenge of completing the Hadrian's Wall Path. Having someone else book the accommodation and organise the luggage transfer for us made this so much easier.”Miss Jevons, UK
“A fabulous holiday, all accommodation had been advised that we were coming, luggage always there, taxis easy to communicate with and on time. No glitches, would reserve again with Contours.”Ms Pedersen, France
“First time in 10 hikes that we had NO rain - the weather was absolutely perfect. Our trip for next year is Wales.”Dr Ebert-May, USA
“All ran smoothly and according to plan. All went as expected. Would recommend this holiday without hesitation. Already looking for a challenge for 2023.”Mr Cosgrove, 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
“Fantastically arranged with great stays every night. All guest houses were friendly and great value. Directions and the pack overall were really well put together. Fabulous. Special thanks to Samantha for arranging things.”Mr Read, UK
“Did this trip once before, in 2010, you’ve seriously upped your game in terms of accommodations. They were amazing this time. Perfect combination of history and scenery. Seamless luggage transfers and accommodations means we put on our boots and go. All else is taken care of.”Dr Burke, USA
“An excellent walking holiday. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.”Mr Stoddart, UK
Dog friendly
Reverse tour