Best of Hadrian's Wall Guided Trail

 44 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 greets 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 fore and aft. Our walk continues past the fort of Brocolitia, the Temple of Mithiras, and Chesters Roman fort with its walled herb garden, 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 with 600 feet of ascent.

Day 7: Departure day.