From the rolling green fields of the Yorkshire Dales to the soaring fells of the Lake District, adventure is never far away. Perfect for inn-to-inn walking, the region is home to several iconic National Trails, including the historic Hadrian’s Wall Path and the legendary Coast to Coast. If the coast calls, follow dramatic clifftop paths or wander along sweeping sand dunes on the Cleveland Way or the Northumberland Coast Path.
Since 2005, Macs Adventure has been offering self-guided walking holidays through northern England. With local knowledge, included luggage transfers, and tried-and-tested routes on our award-winning Macs App, all you need to do is turn up and put one foot in front of the other!
Alfred Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk is one of the greatest walking routes in England. This video takes you through the technicalities and shows you the reasons why you should get on your boots and take to this trail. With stunning scenery, charming villages and a wonderful sense of achievement at the end, the Coast to Coast is waiting for you.Â
Hadrian's Wall Path follows the route of the UNESCO world heritage wall, built to keep the barbaric Scots out of Roman territory. This outstanding historical site is punctuated with milecastles, museums and recreations, not to mention some of the best walking in England. Â
The English Lake District is one of the country's finest areas for walking. From peaceful valleys, to pristine lakes, to dramatic fells and pretty villages, it has something to tempt everyone. This video explains what makes it so special.Â
If You Walk Only One Route in England, Make it the Coast to Coast
The Coast to Coast is our top self-guided walking tour in England and the ultimate long-distance trail through England’s North. It crosses three epic national parks and three distinctly different regions, each offering its own unique scenery and character. It also has a delightfully Camino-esque feel — not religious, but unmistakably communal. You’ll meet fellow walkers daily, sometimes on the trail, but mostly in the pub, where camaraderie is measured in pints rather than miles.
Walk it for the Landscape, Not just the Roman History Lesson
The Roman remains and museums are incredible, but the Hadrian’s Wall Path is as much a walk through landscape and local villages as it is through history. The route threads some of England’s wildest scenery, from the rolling hills of the Northumberland moorland to the peaceful, open expanse of the Solway Firth. It’s also intriguing how modern life has woven itself around the Wall, from a pint at the famous Twice Brewed Inn to farm shops and cosy tearooms that dot the trail — I bet the Romans would have wished for the same comforts; after all, who doesn’t love a decent cuppa?
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