Hadrian's Wall Complete Guided Trail

2027 dates available Early Booking Offer

7 nights accommodation

Availability Jul-Sep 2026, Apr-Sep 2027

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Grades 4 details

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The legendary pile of stones that marked the frontier of the Roman Empire for nearly 300 years, Hadrian’s Wall is one of Britain’s most spectacular ancient ruins. Conquer all 84 miles of the official Hadrian’s Wall Path with a coast-to-coast walk across northern England. Discover dramatic landscapes and award-winning archaeological sites as you hike from the saltmarshes of Bowness on Solway in the west, to the Roman fort of Segedunum in the east. Best of all, you can relax knowing all your accommodation and meals are taken care of. All you need to do is enjoy the journey.

Accommodation

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Hop off the train at Wetheral and you can walk straight through the garden and into the newly refurbished Crown Hotel. You'll find comfortable rooms and great food, as well as a gym, swimming pool, and sauna, too. All rooms are en-suite and offer complimentary WiFi, TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and toiletries. This hotel is dog-friendly so you may meet four legged friends in some of the communal areas.
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Walking grades and options

This Hadrian's Wall Complete Guided Walking /Hiking Trail is graded 4 which involves walks /hikes on good paths with some significant ascents, often quite a distance each day. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the relevant fitness required to join this holiday. A sustained effort is required to complete this walk and provision cannot be made for anyone who opts out. Please be sure you can manage the daily mileage and ascent as listed. The walking day is normally 7-8 hours. It is important for your own enjoyment, and that of your fellow guests that you can maintain the pace.

Your fitness

Having a solid base of fitness before your holiday will ensure you've the best chance of completing the holiday and enjoying it to boot. Here's a few simple tips to help you get fit and ready for your challenge:

  • Get out walking - whether the weather, get out there, and start building your fitness months before your holiday
  • Build your distance gradually and get a number of 6-8hr hill days in
  • Ideally, try and do two consecutive days training if possible
  • Take the stairs every time
  • Train on different terrain
  • Train with your day pack and your walking boots too, to ensure they're well worn in before your holiday
  • Other sports help improve your walking fitness too. The best ones are jogging, cycling, swimming, which will build your stamina, and yoga which will help strengthen your core and improve balance
  • Time training will help ensure you enjoy your holiday to the max.

What You’ll Love

  • Walking coast-to-coast along the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail
  • Marveling at this UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Crossing the breadth of northern England in seven days
  • Following one of Britain’s most popular trails
  • Staying in carefully-selected partner hotels including the Twice Brewed Inn
  • Sharing the experience with a group of like-minded walkers
  • A more personalised experience thanks to small group sizes (maximum 15 people)

What's Included

  • Comfortable en-suite rooms in our partner accommodation(s) 
  • Cooked or continental breakfast every morning 
  • Daily packed lunches
  • Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee  
  • Guided walks with an experienced HF Holidays Leader 
  • All transport to and from walks where necessary 
  • Luggage transfers

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Itinerary

All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.

Guided Trail

Meet your leader 1830 at the hotel reception, prior to your evening meal, to find out the plan of action.

A short transfer takes us to the coast and the nature reserves of the Solway estuary. A gentle start to our journey as we wind our way through saltmarshes, farmland and villages to the city of Carlisle. Many of the houses and walls along today’s walk have been built with what was once Hadrian’s Wall.

15 miles (24km) with 420 feet (130m) of ascent

From Carlisle, we follow the river through peaceful parkland and villages to the beautiful setting of Lanercost Priory. As impressive as the priory is, the coffee shop is even more so - the perfect place to sit out and enjoy a cuppa and cake. From there it's a short walk to Banks where you'll see your first free-standing section of Hadrian's Wall

14½ miles (23½km) with 1,000 feet (300m) of ascent

Turrets, signal towers and forts today, well preserved sections of the wall, and the start of a wilder and more windswept landscape. We pass 2,000-year old Birdoswald Roman Fort, the Roman remains at Willowford, and the ruins of Thirlwall Castle before reaching one of the most impressive landscapes on the route.

Check out the views from Milecastle 41 just after Cawfields Crag! Our walk finishes today, in the pub, at Once Brewed.

13½ miles (22km) with 1,500 feet (460m) of ascen

Superb views of Steel Rigg and Crag Lough start our day, with the Wall snaking in the distance. See where the famous “Robin Hood’s” tree at Sycamore Gap once stood before we reach the impressive site of Housesteads Roman Fort. Fantastic views again, from Sewingshields Crag, before easier walking takes us past Brocolitia and on to Chester’s Fort and Chollerford, where we end our day.

12 miles (19.5km) with 900 feet (280m) of ascent

A gentle climb from the start gives us cracking views over to the Cheviots, and relatively easy walking through farmland all the way to Heddon on the Wall. Towards the end of the walk, there’s a wonderful café selling treats to give you that final burst of energy

15½ miles (25km) with 1,260 feet (390m) of ascent

A total contrast to the rest of the trail, our final leg takes us on an exploration of the industrial heritage of the River Tyne, and into the heart of Newcastle through its smartly redeveloped Quayside with the “blinking eye” bridge and the Baltic museum. You can end your journey and celebrate with a drink at the Quayside, or continue on to the trail’s official end point – the Roman fort of Segedunum.

15 miles (24km) with 780 feet (240m) of ascent

A fond farewell with a lifetime of memories. Well done, you've just completed the complete Hadrian's Wall trail. 

Daily Walk Options

Grade 4

Medium Walks

Long distances in remote countryside and on rough terrain. You can expect some sustained ascents and descents; there may be occasional sections of scree and steep ground.

Accommodation

The Crown, Wetheral – Hadrian’s Wall Complete Trail

Hop off the train at Wetheral and you can walk straight through the garden and into the newly refurbished Crown Hotel. You'll find comfortable rooms and great food, as well as a gym, swimming pool, and sauna, too. All rooms are en-suite and offer complimentary WiFi, TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and toiletries. This hotel is dog-friendly so you may meet four legged friends in some of the communal areas.

Twice Brewed Inn, Bardon Mill - Hadrian's Wall Complete Trail

The Twice Brewed Inn is one of our favourite stays, not least for having a drying room, stargazing observatory, its own brewery, and a standout location right on the trail. The “twicey” welcomes walkers with home cooked food and comfortable rooms. While the twin and single rooms are spacious, the doubles are pretty compact; but we think the location and facilities here make it worth it. This hotel is dog-friendly so you may meet four legged friends in some of the communal areas.

Copthorne Hotel, Quayside, Newcastle – Hadrian’s Wall Complete

With an enviable location right on Newcastle's famous Quayside, this modern, well-equipped hotel rewards guests with comfortable rooms overlooking the River Tyne.

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Packing list - UK Guided Walking

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

Carbon Footprint - 138kg CO2

We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.

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Hadrian's Wall Complete Guided Trail

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23 Apr - 30 Apr 2027

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21 May - 28 May 2027

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18 Jun - 25 Jun 2027

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23 Jul - 30 Jul 2027

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20 Aug - 27 Aug 2027

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10 Sep - 17 Sep 2027

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£1,997 £1,947

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24 Sep - 1 Oct 2027

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£1,997 £1,947

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