Hadrian's Wall Short Break Map and Itinerary

Arrival to Corbridge

Corbridge is easily accessible from Newcastle by train taking around 25 mins, it is a lovely little village with great B&B's and local pubs. 

Corbridge to Chollerford/Wall – 10 miles

Corbridge is located 3 miles south of the wall and you can either walk up or catch a taxi up to Portgate to start your walk.  After Portgate you climb to the highpoint of Whittington Fell 268m and continue to follow the military road down to Brunton and then Wall and Chollerford, which is home to a lovely bridge and the extensive Chesters Fort. You will either be staying in Wall or Humshaugh for this night where you can get a great local ale and heary food.

Chollerford/Wall to Once Brewed – 12 miles

You start the day by passing Chesters Museum, an important site on the wall and then ascending to Tower Tye, again following the roman road. You will soon be entering the most spectacular sections of the wall and walk so keep that camera handy. After parting company with the wall after Shield on the wall you will enjoy a lovely journey through rugged countryside and a host of roman ruins and forts. Housesteads Fort has an interesting museum and a tea shop at the car park if you are feeling peckish. The section ends at Steel Rigg Peel Crags, a short walk from the hamlet of Once Brewed. The Twice Brewed Inn in Once Brewed is a lively pub which does good hearty food. There is an information centre next door and the Vindolanda Fort complex a couple of miles SE is a large and interesting complex. (Also accessible by Hadrian’s Wall Bus).

Once Brewed to Gilsland – 9 miles

The section starts with a climb to the top of Winshields Crags and the highest point of the trail, rewarded by stunning views in every direction. This is one of the most strenuous sections of the walk but is equally rewarding due to the quality of the wall and the views in every direction. Should you be staying in Greenhead turn left after Thirlwall Castle, alternatively continue on to Gilsland. Both small towns have local pubs which serve a well earned pint and dinner.

Onward travel

From Gilsland you can catch the Hadrian's Wall bus or a taxi to either Brampton or Carlisle and onward train travel from here.

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