Famous Hadrians Wall once served the Roman Empire as fortification against the wild tribes of the Picts and Scots in the north of England. The remarkable earthen wall still can be traced and many Roman forts are still visible. „Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail“stretches over 84 miles from Bowness-on-Solway in the west to Wallsend in the east. On this tour you cross some of the most beautiful parts of England – from undulating green meadows and solitary wild moors to the lively centres Newcastle and Carlisle.
Transfer from Newcastle to the starting point of Hadrians Wall, with views on Bowness-on-Solway, one of England’s five „Areas of outstanding natural beauty“. The summits of Lake District are your steady companions today, as well as a rich birdlife. Carlisle is a lively city with medieval fortress. Explore ancient rooms, stairways and dungeons with legendary „lick-stones“.
The tour today goes from Carlisle through the beautiful rural countryside to Lanercost. This hike along the infinite wall is very impressive. Your tour ends in the small village of Lanercost, where you should be in the local pub to try the local beer.
At first you pass by Birdoswald Fort and walk up to the famous Winshields Crags to Steel Rigg. Birdoswald Fort lies high above a bend of river Irthing. Take the time to enjoy this picturesque part of Hadrians Wall. Now the territory starts to rise and you walk past many watch towers.
Sustained by a substantial English breakfast you reach the best known part of Hadrians Wall. Pass Sycamore Gap and Crag Lough, location of many historic films. Continue to Houseteads, with almost fully maintained Roman fort and fantastic scenic views. As one of the 12 permanently manned forts it was built by Hadrian approx. 124 AC. The Romans knew the place as „Vercovicium“, the place with the best fighters.
The last day is one of many contrasts. In the morning you follow river Tyne through lovely pastures. Then the industrial heritage of Newcastle upon Tyne follows suite. Past hotels, Tyne Bridge, Sage Gateshead (modern concert hall) and the recently opened Baltic (arts centre) – here the Industrial Revolution changed into a Cultural Revolution. Segedunum, the Roman fort marks the end of Hadrians Wall.
approx. 7 hours
24 km
140 m
250 m
Tour character
You walk on marked paths through remote scenic countryside. A good fitness level for walking up to 7 hours is required.
Sehr schöne Wanderung und perfekte Unterkünfte. Wir genossen diese Wanderung in vollen Zügen!
LisaSeidlanswered:
Lieber Wandergast, vielen Dank für Ihr tolles Feedback. Schön, dass Sie die Wanderreise rundum genossen haben. Wir freuen uns schon bald wieder von Ihnen zu hören!
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5 stars
Thomas Herbst |12.04.2017
Hadrians Wall
Die Reise hat uns sehr viel Spaß gemacht und wir konnten aufgrund der guten Organisation wunderbar abschalten. Die Übernachtungen fanden in tollen Unterkünften statt und wir konnten alles rundum genießen. Ein Dank an alle Beteiligten, bis demnächst!