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Hadrian's Wall Short Break - West to East

  • Discover the highlights of Hadrian's Wall on this short break tour
  • Enjoy warm welcomes at your cosy accommodations each night
  • Northern Europe's largest surviving Roman monument
  • Wild and beautiful landscapes of the border country
  • View forts and turrets en route on this UNESCO World Heritage Site
Immerse yourself in history with this Hadrian's Wall short break tour - a fascinating and rewarding walk through England's history. This variation of the tour sees you walk it from west to east (Gilsland to Corbridge). Hadrian’s Wall is Europe’s largest surviving Roman monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Opened in 2003, the Hadrian’s Wall Path follows the course of the Roman barrier closely along its entire length. It is one of Britain’s most popular long-distance walks, and one of our most popular walking holidays. Walk through the wild and beautiful landscapes of Northumberland and enjoy regular viewings of Roman Forts, milecastles, turrets, museums and visitor centres. This is one journey of discovery you will not forget!

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Gilsland and overnight Day 2 Gilsland to Once Brewed 9.5 miles / 15.5 km Day 3 Once Brewed to Chollerford 13 miles / 20.5 km Day 4 Chollerford to Corbridge 9.5 miles / 15.5 km Day 5 Onward Travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 9kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 9kg is equivalent to 5.5 avocados. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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  • Hadrian's Wall Path: Walk a Roman Frontier

    Follow this couple as they hike alongside the famous UNESCO World Heritage Hadrian's Wall. Built by the Romans in AD 122.

    The hiking days comprise of endless panoramic views over wild moors, wildflowers in pretty woodland and exploring the archaeology, and your evenings are spent in quaint English villages at cozy B&B’s before a pint at the local pub.

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