Walk the Wall
Now, it would be stating the obvious to say that people have been walking in Hadrian’s Wall Country for, oooh, well over 2,000 years.
We feel we have to say something very important first. And that’s a word about our very own Countryside Code. ‘Every Footstep Counts’ really does mean what it says. Almost everywhere you tread is archeologically important; earthworks and masonry may be visible but equally well they may lie buried alongside the path. Obviously, don’t walk on the wall itself – and please don’t walk in single file (like sheep!), but rather side-by-side. It all helps to preserve the site for the future.
Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail is the long-distance footpath that runs through the World Heritage Site. 84 miles of glorious walking through rugged moorland, rolling fields and dynamic urban landscape. The National Trail runs a passport season between May and October each year where walkers can use their Summer Passport to collect the seven stamps from stamping stations to prove that they have walked the Trail. Stamps can be collected in one go or collected over a period of time. There's an exclusive Completion Badge & Certificate when you've collected all seven stamps.
To order your Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail Summer Passport click here.
For more information on walking the Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail visit: www.nationaltrail.co.uk/hadrianswall
Circular walks and shorter trails have been devised to cater for all abilities and take in many of the great sites and sights along the way. Download suggested walks and maps from the websites below.
During the winter months, parts of the Trail (especially near the Wall itself) suffer from erosion. Walks that explore the countryside, cities or the forts and museums are encouraged as an alternative during this time.
There is also plenty of accommodation to choose from, often with drying rooms, and lots of companies to help with baggage transfers, group walking or indeed the whole package. Get hold of our Holiday & Short Breaks guide for more details.
See our Top 15 Circular Walks.
See Itinerary Ideas.
Click here for further Guidance for Walkers
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