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Self-Guided Walking: Hadrian’s Wall - Corbridge to Gilsland

England
Walk & Trek
Self-Guided
LEISURELY LEISURELY

The most impressive part of Hadrian’s Wall set in the most dramatic scenery of this classic English long-distance walking trail

Trip Code: MHW4
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Self-Guided Walking: Hadrian’s Wall - Corbridge to Gilsland

Highlights
  • Walk the very best of the Hadrian’s Wall Path, from the picturesque border town of Corbridge to the pretty Northumbrian village of Gilsland
  • Enjoy the wildest and most dramatic sections of the natural escarpment that the most preserved sections of Hadrian’s Wall is built on
  • Visit the most impressive Roman forts and museums along the wall – Housesteads fort and Vindolanda – the site of Britain’s largest on-going archaeological dig
  • Dog-friendly itinerary is available and we can organise the daily transfer of your dog’s food, bed and towels
  • Extensive route notes, recommendations for local meals, daily luggage transfers and B&B in local guesthouses included in the holiday price

At a Glance
  • Self-guided
  • 3 days walking
  • Average of 16 km per day walking
  • Dog-friendly accommodation options
  • Packed lunches available on request
  • Recommendations for excellent local meals
  • Join In Corbridge / Ends in Gilsland

Accommodation & Meals
  • 4 Breakfasts
  • 4 nights Guesthouse
Overview

If your time is limited or you fancy a high-octane weekend of walking, our self-guided Best of Hadrian’s Wall walking holiday is hard to beat. With the walking taking in the high points of Whin Sill escarpment and the rugged crags of Windshield the views stretch across the borderlands to Scotland and down the English Pennines. 


The route will pass the most restored stretches of the wall and one of the most impressive Roman forts in Britain, Housesteads, which sits in a dramatic position atop the escarpment. The following day you can either add in an extra day for a full exploration of Vindolanda or content yourself with a quick visit before striding onto Great Chester’s fort, the Roman Army museum and ending in the pretty village of Gilsland.


The trip includes all accommodation, breakfast and full luggage support meaning you can just enjoy the drama of the scenery and its rich history.  


We also have a dog-friendly itinerary for this trip and can arrange to have your dog’s food, bed and towels transferred daily too.

Is this holiday for you?

Of the UK National Trails we cover, this is the easiest. The route covers rolling countryside and moorlands, but not mountains. Many people with limited walking experience have completed this route.

Terrain:  Rolling moorland & agricultural land up to 350m

What’s it like underfoot? Pretty good. Well maintained paths throughout, a …

Of the UK National Trails we cover, this is the easiest. The route covers rolling countryside and moorlands, but not mountains. Many people with limited walking experience have completed this route.

Terrain:  Rolling moorland & agricultural land up to 350m

What’s it like underfoot? Pretty good. Well maintained paths throughout, although sections can get a bit muddy in wet weather .

How much up & down? Numerous short steep climbs, but they never last that long.

Signposting: Good.

Navigation: Pretty straightforward. Well defined paths, and good signposting.

Why KE?

We operate this trip in collaboration with our sister company Mickledore Travel, which is also based in Keswick in the Lake District. Mickledore have a long tradition of operating self-guided walking holidays along some of the finest trails in England, Scotland and Wales. Route notes, maps, luggage transfers and bed & breakfast accommodation in the best B&Bs, guesthouses and inns along the way are all included. Recommendations are also made for the best places to find delicious local meals at each night stop. 


Mickledore have a near perfect customer satisfaction score (99%), and we have no doubt that you will find their knowledgeable and friendly team able to answer even the most detailed of questions. 


Different durations of this holiday are available on request, as is dog-friendly accommodation for those wishing to bring their four-legged friends along for the walk.

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