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Walking the Hadrian's Wall Path
Hadrian's Wall Path crosses England coast to coast along the most famous frontier of the Roman Empire — 84 miles from Wallsend on the Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway. It's the most walkable of the National Trails: a week's journey, well signed, with forts, milecastles and big-sky crags all the way.
Most walkers go east to west with the weather at their backs. The stages below match the classic seven-day itinerary, each with places to stay nearby.
The route
Hadrian's Wall Path
🥾 Before you set out
Trail conditions, diversions and closures change — check the official trail site before you travel, carry a paper map for the remote sections, and book baggage transfer with your beds if you'd rather walk light.
Stage by stage
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1
Wallsend
Segedunum fort marks the eastern end — the Tyne leads you out of Newcastle.
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2
Heddon-on-the-Wall
The first long stretch of consolidated Wall.
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3
Chollerford
Chesters fort and its bath house by the North Tyne.
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4
Once Brewed
The famous middle: Housesteads, Sycamore Gap and the whin sill crags — the postcard miles.
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5
Gilsland
Thirlwall Castle and the highest surviving stretches of Wall.
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6
Brampton
The Wall fades into Cumbrian farmland; Lanercost Priory is worth the detour.
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7
Carlisle
The border city — castle, cathedral and a last night of comfort.
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8
Bowness-on-Solway
The quiet Solway finish, with Scotland across the water.
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Good to know
- How long does the Hadrian's Wall Path take?
- Around 6–7 days for the full 84 miles — the stages on this page break it into real walking days, and every one works as a section walk too.
- Should I book accommodation ahead?
- Yes — beds along the popular trails go months ahead for summer. Each stage lists places to stay nearby so you can book the whole walk before you lace up.
- Can I get my bags carried?
- Baggage-transfer services operate on all the major trails, moving your bag between overnight stops so you walk with a daysack. Book it alongside your beds.
- Do I book through this site?
- No — every listing links straight to the holiday operator and you book with them at their live price. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.