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Essential Information for your Hadrian's Wall Path Holiday
Hadrian’s Wall Path has a number of visitor attractions and museums on route. If you wish to take time out of your walks to visit these, please note that many of the sites are National Trust or English Heritage and members can benefit from free admission by presenting their membership card.
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Essentials
- Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)
- Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
- Waterproof overtrousers
- Gloves and a warm hat
- Rucksack with waterproof liner
- Flask for hot drinks
- Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)
- Sunscreen
- UV sunglasses
For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:
- spare warm clothing
- spare high energy food
- head torch and spare batteries
- please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+
Recommended
- Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve)
- Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters
- First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent and tick remover tool
- Sit mat
- Waterproof pouch for valuables
- Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace)
- Wallet/purse
- Camera
- Walking poles
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Packing list
The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.
Essentials
- Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)
- Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
- Waterproof overtrousers
- Gloves and a warm hat
- Rucksack with waterproof liner
- Flask for hot drinks
- Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)
- Sunscreen
- UV sunglasses
For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:
- spare warm clothing
- spare high energy food
- head torch and spare batteries
- please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+
Recommended
- Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve)
- Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters
- First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent and tick remover tool
- Sit mat
- Waterproof pouch for valuables
- Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace)
- Wallet/purse
- Camera
- Walking poles
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Crown Hotel Wetheral,
Station Road,
Wetheral,
Carlisle,
CA4 8ES
From the North:
Exit M6 at Junction 43 and take the 1st exit signposted Newcastle (A69). Continue along this road for approx 1.5 miles, until you see a sign for Wetheral on your right. Continue along this road until you reach a T junction, from turn right, following signs for Crown Hotel & Conference Centre. After ¼ Mile you will reach the village green. Take an immediate left before you reach the green onto Station Road passing the village café and shop. The Crown hotel car park is 100m further down on your left.
From the South:
Exit M6 at Junction 43 and take the 3rd exit signposted Newcastle (A69). Continue along this road for approx 1.5 miles, until you see a sign for Wetheral on your right. Continue along this road until you reach a T junction, from turn right, following signs for Crown Hotel & Conference Centre. After ¼ Mile you will reach the village green. Take an immediate left before you reach the green onto Station Road passing the village café and shop. The Crown hotel car park is 100m further down on your left.
Please note:
Guests are welcome to leave their cars at the Crown Hotel for a £5 per night fee – please arrange this directly with the hotel on arrival. At the end of the holiday a direct train may be taken from Newcastle Central Station to Wetheral Station. Trains depart on a regular basis with a journey time of approx. 90 mins. From Wetheral Station it is a 2-minute walk to the Crown Hotel car park.
By train
Our first hotel in Wetheral, is located right at Wetheral train station - you walk from the station into the garden of the hotel - you couldn't get much closer than that! Our final hotel is a short walk from Newcastle's central railway station (5-10 minutes) making this an easily accessible public transport option.
By air
There are a number of low-cost flights from around the UK, to Newcastle. If you are flying from overseas there are international flights to Newcastle Airport. From the airport you can take the train into Newcastle centre and from there the train the to Wetheral to begin the holiday.
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Joining instructions for Hadrian's Wall Trail
By Car
Crown Hotel Wetheral,
Station Road,
Wetheral,
Carlisle,
CA4 8ES
From the North:
Exit M6 at Junction 43 and take the 1st exit signposted Newcastle (A69). Continue along this road for approx 1.5 miles, until you see a sign for Wetheral on your right. Continue along this road until you reach a T junction, from turn right, following signs for Crown Hotel & Conference Centre. After ¼ Mile you will reach the village green. Take an immediate left before you reach the green onto Station Road passing the village café and shop. The Crown hotel car park is 100m further down on your left.
From the South:
Exit M6 at Junction 43 and take the 3rd exit signposted Newcastle (A69). Continue along this road for approx 1.5 miles, until you see a sign for Wetheral on your right. Continue along this road until you reach a T junction, from turn right, following signs for Crown Hotel & Conference Centre. After ¼ Mile you will reach the village green. Take an immediate left before you reach the green onto Station Road passing the village café and shop. The Crown hotel car park is 100m further down on your left.
Please note:
Guests are welcome to leave their cars at the Crown Hotel for a £5 per night fee – please arrange this directly with the hotel on arrival. At the end of the holiday a direct train may be taken from Newcastle Central Station to Wetheral Station. Trains depart on a regular basis with a journey time of approx. 90 mins. From Wetheral Station it is a 2-minute walk to the Crown Hotel car park.
By train
Our first hotel in Wetheral, is located right at Wetheral train station - you walk from the station into the garden of the hotel - you couldn't get much closer than that! Our final hotel is a short walk from Newcastle's central railway station (5-10 minutes) making this an easily accessible public transport option.
By air
There are a number of low-cost flights from around the UK, to Newcastle. If you are flying from overseas there are international flights to Newcastle Airport. From the airport you can take the train into Newcastle centre and from there the train the to Wetheral to begin the holiday.
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Please ensure you complete and hand in your registration form on arrival and let the leader know about any medical problems you may have. This may be useful in the event of a problem on the walk and will be treated confidentially by the leader.
In the event of a problem
If you become separated from your group, please stay where you are. Your leader will retrace their steps to find you.
All our leaders carry a mobile phone, group shelter, spare maps and a compass. In the unlikely event your leader is incapacitated, please use any emergency kit in their rucksack and call the emergency services (call 999 in the UK, or 112 overseas).
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Your Island Hopping Leader
Our experienced and knowledgeable volunteer leaders undergo a thorough assessment to lead you on your holiday and are delighted to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with you.
Please ensure you complete and hand in your registration form on arrival and let the leader know about any medical problems you may have. This may be useful in the event of a problem on the walk and will be treated confidentially by the leader.
In the event of a problem
If you become separated from your group, please stay where you are. Your leader will retrace their steps to find you.
All our leaders carry a mobile phone, group shelter, spare maps and a compass. In the unlikely event your leader is incapacitated, please use any emergency kit in their rucksack and call the emergency services (call 999 in the UK, or 112 overseas).
Please then try to call the hotel where you are staying to let them know there is a problem.
If you have any cause for complaints regarding accommodation, you should notify your leader who can then attempt to rectify the problem.