Self-Guided Trail on Hadrian's Wall

46 miles.  7½ - 10 miles per day with a maximum daily ascent of 1,500 feet

Day 1: Arrival day

Day 2: Brampton to Gilsland - Walk from the historic market town of Brampton, to the spa village of Gilsland, exploring the ruins of Lanercost priory, and the Roman fort at Birdoswald en route. 9 miles with 1,300 feet of ascent

Day 3: Gilsland to Once Brewed - Leaving Gilsland the route becomes more dramatic. After the ruins of Thirlwall Castle, the stunning scenery of Walltown and Cawfield Crags greet walkers en-route across the moors to Once Brewed. 10 miles with 1,500 feet of ascent

Day 4: Once Brewed Circuit - The most stunning section of the route. The walk crosses the rugged outcrop of Whin Sill, traversing above the beautiful lake of Crag Lough, and passing the famous Robin Hood’s tree, before reaching the Roman forts of Housesteads and Vindolanda. 7½ miles with 1,000 feet of ascent

Day 5: Housesteads to Chollerford - Over Sewingshields Crag for great views of Hadrian’s Wall zig-zagging ahead. Our walk continues past the fort of Brocolitia, the Temple of Mithiras, and Chesters Roman fort, en route to Chollerford. 10 miles with 500 feet of ascent

Day 6: Chollerford to Corbridge, via Aydon Castle - The final day is a pleasant walk through farmland and forest. Impressive Aydon Castle, setting for the film ‘Ivanhoe’, is a fitting finale before we complete our trail at medieval Corbridge. 9½ miles 600 feet of ascent

Day 7: Departure day