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Walk The Hadrian’s Wall Highlights
27 miles
moderate
Walk The Hadrian’s Wall Highlights
Itinerary
Night Before - B&B accommodation in Carlisle
Day 1- Carlisle to Newtown - 8½ miles (13¾ km)
Day 2 - Newtown to Gilsland - 10 miles (16 km)
Day 3 - Gilsland to Twice Brewed - 8½ miles / 13¾ km
This three-day walk follows Hadrian’s Wall from Carlisle to Twice Brewed. Day 1 covers 8½ miles of easy riverside and farmland paths from Carlisle to Newtown via Crosby-on-Eden. Day 2 is a 10-mile, more strenuous route from Newtown to Gilsland, passing key Roman sites including Birdoswald Fort and Willowford Bridge, Day 3 continues 8½ miles to Twice Brewed, featuring Thirlwall Castle, Walltown Crags and Cawfields. Refreshments are available in villages along the way and at the Walltown visitor centre.
A walk along the central section of the Hadrian’s Wall Path through the Counties of Cumbria and Northumberland
The team at Walk With Williams have walked the Hadrian’s Highlights walk and utilise this experience when arranging walking holidays for clients. Such experience can be invaluable when designing a bespoke trip to meet clients’ specific needs.
Terrain
The terrain is moderate, with the highest point on the path only 1130 ft high. It is well signposted with the National Trails’ acorn symbol. The section from Greenhead to Steel Rigg is the highest and wildest part of the path with some steep ascents and descents where it follows the dramatic escarpment of Whin Sill; this is also where the Wall is most visible.
Price
The price for our walking holiday packages is as follows:
Double Occupancy – £475 per person Twin Room – £475 per person Single Occupancy (Solo Traveller) – £595
All prices are based on 3 days of walking and 4 nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation (including the night before you start).
This includes:
Baggage transfer for your luggage between each night’s B&B
Comfortable B&B accommodation for the duration of your stay
Guidance and support to ensure a smooth, enjoyable walking experience
Book now to secure your preferred room type and enjoy a hassle-free walking holiday.
Key Information about the package
• Personalised itinerary for walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path from Carlisle to Twice Brewed on a self-guided
basis over 3 days. Your itinerary includes details on packed lunch options, where to get dinner and
other useful information
• 4 nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation
• Taxis for drop-off/pick-up where the B&B is not within easy walking distance of the path
• Baggage transfer for one bag per person (up to 20kg) between each night’s B&B
• Advice on travel arrangements to and from the start and finish points
• National Trail Guide for the Hadrian’s Wall Path
• Harvey Waterproof Map for the Hadrian’s Wall Path
A walk along the central section of the Hadrian’s Wall Path through the Counties of Cumbria and Northumberland
The team at Walk With Williams have walked the Hadrian’s Wall Highlights walk and utilise this experience when arranging walking holidays for clients. Such experience can be invaluable when designing a bespoke trip to meet clients’ specific needs.
Terrain
The terrain is moderate, with the highest point on the path only 1130 ft high. It is well signposted with the National Trails’ acorn symbol. The section from Greenhead to Steel Rigg is the highest and wildest part of the path with some steep ascents and descents where it follows the dramatic escarpment of Whin Sill; this is also where the Wall is most visible.
