Hadrian's Wall Walking Tours

Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg/44lbs per person.

It's vital that you adhere to these limits. Heavier bags, or additional items might not be transferred, and you may be charged locally. Airlines may have different allowances, but our luggage handlers do not have the same capacity or equipment, and their health and safety is our priority.

Allow 8 to 10 days for the full trail, including arrival and departure days. The 10-day tour has the shortest walking days and time for museums. Short on time? Best of Hadrian's Wall takes 6 or 7 days, and the Short Break takes 5.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

Suitable for most regular hikers, though some long-distance hiking experience is recommended if you’re tackling the full trail.

The route follows a mix of footpaths, tracks, quiet country roads and some stretches of sidewalk through towns. Each main section has around 650–1,900 ft (200–580 m) of elevation gain, with the biggest climbs and descents in the central section, where the wall runs along high ridges. After heavy rain, some trails can get very muddy and boggy, so expect slower progress.

This route ranges from easy-to-moderate to moderate, depending on which itinerary you choose. Daily difficulty can vary within each tour, so some days may feel a little easier or tougher than the overall rating suggests.

Yes. The path is well waymarked and easy to follow, and the Macs app has maps, GPS tracks and daily route notes that work offline. Our England-based team is on call 24/7 if you need anything.

For east-to-west itineraries (starting in Newcastle or Corbridge)

Newcastle is a major transport hub, so getting there is easy. Most trips follow two simple steps:

1. Get to Newcastle. Direct trains run on the East Coast Main Line from London King’s Cross (about 3 hours) and Edinburgh (about 1 hour 30 minutes).
2. Head to your starting location. On full itineraries, you’ll stay in or near Newcastle on your first night, ready to start walking the next morning. On Best of itineraries, take the scenic Tyne Valley line train from Newcastle to Corbridge, which takes 30 minutes to an hour.

For west-to-east itineraries (starting in Bowness-on-Solway, Carlisle, Brampton or Gilsland)

Your starting point depends on your itinerary. Most trips follow two simple steps:

1. Get to Carlisle. Carlisle is well connected by train to Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London.
2. Connect to your starting point. If you’re starting in Brampton or Gilsland, take a connecting train or bus from Carlisle. Services are less frequent on Sundays and bank holidays.

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.