Hadrians Wall, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hadrian’s Wall was built by the Romans to keep out invading Scots. Today remains of this legacy stretch 84v miles across the North of England from Bowness on Solway to Wallsend near Newcastle Upon Tyne. It is the only national trail to offer a coast to coast route of England.
During Roman times the wall was guarded by 16 forts and was finally abandoned in the fourth century. This walk can be done as a long distance trek taking around a week or in shorter circular routes.
The path takes walkers through major cities such as Newcastle and the rugged wilderness of the North of England and Northumbria. There are small villages, pubs where a warm welcome is the norm, the path varies from easy sections to some challenging climbs. For those walking the whole route there are camping areas and also local bed and breakfast facilities at various points along the wall route.
As the path comes closer to Carlisle it merges with the Cumbrian Coastal Way before ending in Solway. This is an excellent walk to appreciate a part of England that is very unspoilt and to see a part of ancient history which is remarkable well preserved in areas.
Take Advantage of Discount Passes