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Hadrian's Wall

Wallsend-on-Tyne to Bowness-on-Solvay, England
01434 322002
4.5 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Hiking Trails, Trails
Activities: Hiking, Biking, Walking
Traveller Description: This massive feat of engineering was built in northern England on the orders of Roman Emperor Hadrian, who visited the region in 122 CE.   It runs 73... more »
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Nottinghamshire
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We stayed at The Roman Wall Lodges for one night to break up our journey to Scotland. We arrived and was met by Martin who is very friendly and welcoming. We set up our tent, got sorted and walked to the nearest pub which was equally as welcoming. When we returned to the campsite, Martin had left us the fire... More

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north east
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

As we are caravanners & have our own accommodation we wanted to walk Hadrian's Wall at our own pace & when the weather was reasonably good. We used public tranport around the beginning of the route i.e. Wallsend to Chollerford. This was excellent & frequent services were available, particularly impressive was the Quayside bus to take you back into Newcastle.... More

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NASNJ
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We used Robert Conlon personalized touring services on April 14 for a full day private tour of Hadrian's Wall. Bob was an exceptional guide, well versed in the history of the Wall and the surrounding area. He arrived on time at our hotel in New Castle and provided us with a most interesting day. We visited Heddon on the Wall,... More

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Washington State
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We had set out to walk the middle portion of the 84 miles (about 25 miles) in 3 days so we would have time for the side attractions. We started out in the rain, well dressed, with grandparents, dog, kids and all went well until it started snowing and the wind was fierce and blowing sideways. Needless to say some... More

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Dublin
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90 reviews 90 reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

I've walked this route three times, and it gets better each time as I spot things I missed before. An eighty mile walk across England and through time, bringing history to life with each step. I have always walked it from east to west, and it is probably easier to do it this way in terms of logistics, although many... More

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London, United Kingdom
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We were cycling the Hadrian's Wall Cycleway and staying in Haltwhistle. We decided to have a day walking and took the AD122 bus from Haltwhistle to Once Brewed where we walked up the hill to join the route of the wall. The AD122 provides a regular service stopping at Housesteads, Once Brewed and Vindolanda. From Once Brewed we walked along... More

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Carmel, Indiana
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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As a self-professed anglophile and European history buff, Hadrian's Wall had claimed one of the top spots on my Bucket List; and I'm so glad that I finally made the pilgrimage through the Northumbrian countryside to view it. The journey was facilitated through Heart of Scotland Tours (Edinburgh) and included stops at Rosslyn Chapel and the ruins of Melrose Abbey,... More

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Preston, Lancashire
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail is a long-distance footpath, along this World Heritage site starting in the east at Wallsend-on-Tyne and ending 84 miles (135km) later at Bowness-on-Solway in the west. (Please note your site names this as Solvay which is incorrect). The wall itself, which is 2,000 years old, sneaks over some tough walking terrain with several nearby museums... More

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Bled, Slovenia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

As a Northumberland and history fan I had to see it so we drove from Berwick upon Tweed w my family for a visit but I noticed that besides me no one was really too interested. The countryside around is great and I could picture in my head how the Romans wanted to climb over but in truth it really... More

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Newcastle
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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Have been to Hadrains Wall parking at Steel Rigg National Parks car park and Cawfields Quarry with a group of friends taking in the major sections but not the pay in sites operated by English Heritage,National Trust and National parks, can recommend this area of outstanding Natural Beauty More

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