Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall
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Discover Lakeland provides bespoke guided tours along Hadrian's Wall. All tours are personalised to your interests and requirements. Transport and baggage transfers can also be arranged.
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- Eaton_OutGreenville, South Carolina635 contributionsGreat Historical visitHadrian's Wall ran from west to east across England south of Scotland. Portions of it are visible in many places. We visited it about an hour north of York. It is well worth seeing.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 September 2023
- Julie E26 contributionsAmazingI found this incredible how it's stood the test of time to think it was built all those years ago by the Romans. OK its just a wall but it's the history of it I thought it was awesome. Their was a ranger nearby and she told us the grass and moss growing on top is preserving it. The view and scenery where it is is just incredible I was in Awe by the whole thing.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 November 2023
- MikeGlossop, United Kingdom1,329 contributionsWinter walkDid another stretch of the wall today and actually saw some wall! First two days from Bo’ness to Carlisle and Carlisle to Lanercost Priory there are no remains at all. The first bit of wall appears just East of there and then there are a number of mile castles, watch towers and signal stations. These all have very informative display boards and make the walk much more interesting. Signage in a few locations like Gilsland is a bit poor but mostly it’s easy to follow.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 30 November 2023
- Roz H2 contributionsLovely areaLovely day out. Very cold in February though. Best advice is : Buy an #nglish heritage monthly pass if you're not a member. There are a good few sites at the area charging £8 + pp. It will save you some money.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 22 February 2024
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,536 contributionsExplore Hadrian's WallHadrian's Wall was built by the Roman Empire to separate the Scottish barbarians from England. The Wall runs from East to West; it took 15,000 men six years to build. It's 73 miles (117 km) long. These days, you can explore Hadrian's Wall, it's said to be one of the finest walls remaining from ancient civilization.Visited November 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 2 March 2024
- RHtravelsRocky Hill, Connecticut862 contributionsImpossible to see it all in a dayIt is impossible to see the entire wall in a day. We only visited small sections at a time. One day we walked a section of the wall itself, thru a sheep field and up a steep hill, down a steep hill, up again and down... The next day we visited Vindolanda site and were amazed at the organization of the army fort. Put a little planning into your visit and you will have a great time exploring. If you only have a day to visit, I highly recommend Vindolanda.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 3 May 2024
- JFWhiteMoncton, Canada6,850 contributionsGreat Views!!Recently walked around 7 miles on the Hadrian Wall. Wow! So impressive! We stayed at an B&B in Haltwhistle, found a parking and we hiked from there. Such an old wall built in the year 120, so lots of history! Incredible views, animals are fun to look at eating, etc. We cannot wait to be back to keep on hiking it.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 June 2024
- Melanie M261 contributionsWonderful walk, I imagined the Romans all the wayI walked part of Hadrians wall with my dog . The path is very clear and well sign posted. I did the bit from the Sheepmout athletics track to where the trail intercepts the northern bypass . My dog really enjoyed it tooVisited August 2024Travelled soloWritten 18 August 2024
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mag8pies
United Kingdom9 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
The wall itself is quite interesting but the real attractions are the various forts, museums, etc. situated at various points along its length. Unfortunately the cost of parking and entry to these attractions is far too high in my opinion. A family will spend at least a three figure sum if visiting more than two or three of them, and I think they will feel short changed by the content of some.
Written 10 March 2020
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Roz H
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Feb 2024 • Family
Lovely day out. Very cold in February though. Best advice is : Buy an #nglish heritage monthly pass if you're not a member. There are a good few sites at the area charging £8 + pp. It will save you some money.
Written 22 February 2024
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CANNOMAD
Stuttgart, Germany850 contributions
Mar 2020
On a road trip through the UK, I wanted to stop at a section of Hadrian's Wall as I am fascinated by all things ancient Roman. We stopped at the Birdoswald Roman Fort location and paid a few GBP to park. For the time we had, we did not pay for the small museum or to walk the "fort" grounds. We walked along the wall trail for a while and were able to see the construction of the main wall as well as the remains of one of the tower locations and a Roman-era bridge.
Written 27 March 2020
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Cosmopolitan800580
United Kingdom177 contributions
Apr 2022
From stiff walks to gentle strolls Hadrian's wall has everything anyone could want. Well known parts can be busy in holiday times when weather is good and car parks can fill up, but try visiting when weather is foul and reflect upon what garrison duty would have been like in the 3rd century. supporting museum and excavations fill out the experience.
Written 5 June 2022
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Ghostwhowalksperth
38 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
After driving through mediaeval poorly maintained roads we finally got to the car park . Then the carpark instead of being free had the audacity to charge 4 pounds! The wall was impressive but is not exclusive to this area,in fact there are many opportunities to view it. The final insult was 12 pound a head charge to view the Roman fort which can be seen for free further down the road. Not worth it.
Written 27 July 2022
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Greg Currill
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Aug 2020
We spent a weekend away to take in the sites of this amazing historical item.
As I mentioned above, there is SO much to do, if you are coming from afar, as we did, I would suggest you agree your itinerary before you arrive;
Especially as sadly all sites, due to Covid, are pre-booking only.
That said the it was wonderful.
As I mentioned above, there is SO much to do, if you are coming from afar, as we did, I would suggest you agree your itinerary before you arrive;
Especially as sadly all sites, due to Covid, are pre-booking only.
That said the it was wonderful.
Written 12 September 2020
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slieder
Bujumbura Mairie Province, Burundi145 contributions
Sept 2020
A great hike from coast to coast, but hike west to east...there is a tailwind, rain at your back, sun not in your face! Most of wall that remains is in the central portion between Gilsland and Chollerford, but it also has the most hills! Well worth hiking the whole thing or just making day trips and parking nearby.
Use the portage services if you have luggage and only want to walk with a light daypack carrying snacks and water. They pick up and drop off your luggage to the next overnight stop.
The only thing to look out for are the cattle, some of the bulls get territorial when new calves are around...or when they get curious.
Great experience in hiking across areas that go from riverside paths, farm fields , and ridge-lines.
Use the portage services if you have luggage and only want to walk with a light daypack carrying snacks and water. They pick up and drop off your luggage to the next overnight stop.
The only thing to look out for are the cattle, some of the bulls get territorial when new calves are around...or when they get curious.
Great experience in hiking across areas that go from riverside paths, farm fields , and ridge-lines.
Written 17 September 2020
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Phil H
Shipley, UK344 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
It’s almost 50 years since I first heard about Hadrian’s Wall at school, and though I can’t say that it has been an obsession to visit it, it’s always been somewhere, that if the opportunity arose, I’d like to see for myself.
And having spent the night in Carlisle, we were too close not to go.
I wasn’t disappointed. It was fascinating to see something so old still in such remarkable condition. Of course, much of it is no longer as high as it originally was, but to see it in the flesh was great. It was easy to imagine the Romans atop the turret keeping an eye out for marauding Picts; the views out over the countryside are fantastic and the information provided on various boards is helpful.
And having spent the night in Carlisle, we were too close not to go.
I wasn’t disappointed. It was fascinating to see something so old still in such remarkable condition. Of course, much of it is no longer as high as it originally was, but to see it in the flesh was great. It was easy to imagine the Romans atop the turret keeping an eye out for marauding Picts; the views out over the countryside are fantastic and the information provided on various boards is helpful.
Written 5 July 2020
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Mapsandcoffee
Newbury Park, CA104 contributions
Jun 2022
What an amazing experience this was, walking coast to coast along this National Trail. The natural beauty along with the historical significance is unparalleled. We trained for months ahead of time to be prepared, and so glad we did, as the middle section crossing at the highest elevation was tough, but we succeeded!
Written 18 July 2022
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Norman J
Woking, UK527 contributions
Apr 2022
We visited Birdoswald Fort as well as some of the smaller towers and the signal tower. Overall a fascinating experience to imagine the lives of the legionairres from far away lands who served here on Rome's norther frontier. Good visitor centre and plenty to keep the kids amused.
Written 9 May 2022
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what are the costs for the accommodation that you stayed at. I'm trying to compare using a company as opposed to booking independently.
thanks
Written 15 August 2021
Hi, the accommodation along Hadrian's Wall is expensive
(£100 +) and in particular it seems that the various stays have increased the price this year because it's difficult to go abroad. I would also advise you to research your accommodation so that it isn't far away from the main hiking path.
In June 2021, which was a quiet month, I found some cheap stays:
£32.00 Cartref Guest House B&B in Carlislle
£59.00 for a double room/ no breakfast at the new YHA The Sill at Hadrian's Wall (5 mins walk there is an excellent to pub to have a dinner)
£30.00 self catering/ room with shared bathroom/ breakfast at Greencarts Farm
Alternatively, many walkers stay in one place and walk a distance each day and then take the bus back to their hotel because the accommodation is very limited along the path.
I hope the tips help you.
Written 17 August 2021
We are visiting Northumberland toward end of July and plan a visit to Hadrians Wall. Best recommendations please for which area to visit. Been looking at Housesteads or Chesters.
teenage Children keen to walk on Wall but wife unable to walk long distance so would like somewhere with enough to see, and access to Wall.
Thanks
Written 12 July 2021
Does anyone know if there are any pubs/hotels etc along the route? My wife refuses to camp
Written 24 January 2021
Can you travel on the AD122 bus with a dog?
Written 12 September 2020
I’m sorry, but I have no idea, as we travelled to Hadrian's Wall by car and only visited one short part of it.
Written 29 October 2020
We will be travelling from Carlisle to Newcastle by train and was wondering if there are any intermediate stations where we could break our journey and within a reasonable walking distance of some of the Hadrian's wall sites.
Written 19 January 2020
Hi Stewart, well the easiest is Hexham. The Cathedral there is built with stones from the wall, it's also a good place to pick up the AD122 bus (from Easter 2020). Haltwhistle railway station is close (ish) to Turret 41a, Bardon Mill railway station is very close to Vindolanda and the Sycamore Gap. Heddon-on-the-Wall is close (ish) to Wylam railway station, But the easest is Corbridge railway station, which is near Corbridge Roman town.
I can also recommend English Heritage website for simple background information in regards to locations. Best of luck on your adventure to the limits of empire.
Written 1 February 2020
Hi, ist hier jemand den Fernwanderweg schon mal mit Hund(den) gelaufen? Ist es möglich, Rinderweiden zu umgehen? Und geht von Bowness-on-Solway ein Zug (der auch Hunde mitnimmt) zurück nach Wallsend? Danke, Astrid
Written 2 November 2018
Guten Tag Astrid,
I believe there are no difficulties to walk along the wall with dogs.There are paths and roads. Just be careful of traffic.
Veil vernugen
Written 15 November 2018
Hello:
I read your review of your travels along Hadrian's Wall. I've always been interested in this. Could you share the name of the company that you used for reservations and luggage transfer, and any suggestions you would have for a single person traveling from the USA in June or July of 2019? Thank you.
Written 5 October 2018
Hi Andy
It’s better to walk the Wall from west to east (so the prevailing westerly winds are behind you). Carlisle Tourist Information Centre can give you the names of local companies who can help with reservations and baggage transfers. Or try HadriansWallCountry website for other options.
Hope this helps?
Anna
Written 5 October 2018
There is nothing to cause a problem you will find your way very easily
Written 11 September 2018
How much does it cost?
Written 6 September 2018
That all depends where you want to go. There are admission fees into Birdoswald, Carvoran, Housesteads, Vindolanda and Chesters, and fees payable at several of the car parks. No charge for parking at Banks Turret though.
If you want a guided tour, I suggest you look at hadrianswallcountry website and choose a guide from there. Good luck with your plans!
Written 6 September 2018
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