Hadrian's Wall is Europe’s largest surviving Roman monument. It was the brainchild of Emperor Hadrian, who ordered its construction in AD122 to hold back the advancing Barbarians in northern England. As much of the wall still exists, and it traverses some of Britain's most ruggedly beautiful landscape, this is a remarkable and dramatic walk through history. As you follow Hadrian's footsteps from coast to coast, from Bowness on Solway, past Carlisle to Newcastle, you encounter a string of milecastles and forts, jaw-dropping vistas and details of life from two thousand years ago.

To this World Heritage walk we have added wonderful stays in boutique hotels, full of elegant charm, and private transfers to these and key related Roman sites.

For further details of your route, see luxury hotel itinerary.

Holiday details

Price from
Luxury £2,120 per person based on two people sharing a room
Extras included
Transfers at the beginning and end of each day to and from your hotel.  See what’s included as standard
Duration
8 nights
Start & Finish
Starts daily from Carlisle and finishes Newcastle
Hotels
Luxury 3 and 4* charming country house hotels and one very special restored castle
Activity level
Not so gentle walking. More info...
Self-guided
This tour is priced without a guide and you are free to explore on your own.  If you would like a guide for part or all of your trip, we are happy to provide a knowledgeable, local guide
Mileage
7 days of walking 8 -15 miles (13 - 24 km) per day
Terrain
Hilly with flat days either end
Traffic-free
100%