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Wallsend; Vindolanda (worth at least a day); Hexham; Sycamore Gap (now very aptly named); Housesteads; Once Brewed; Carlisle. You can do it all in a day and there’s plenty of taxi drivers in Newcastle will take the fare.We are from Canada and thinking of walking Hadrians walk in summer of 2025 - have ordered a guidebook but thought I would tap into the experience and wisdom of the forum members to ask any tips, and resources you found helpful? And any stopping places and/or historical places near the trail that you might recommend taking an extra day to visit? Many thanks! Jen
Up there I have recently made a Web-App for the Cleveland Way which is a "Turf and Surf" type walk starting with the wonders of Yorkshire heading north then hanging a right to the sea and down past Scarborough (where they have a FairIt also lists a number of other long distance trails in the UK.
Having walked the Pennine Way a couple of times I would suggest that you brush up on your compass and map reading skills - you won't find too many signposts especially if you go off track following a sheep track in the mist! I agree the "soggy at times", especially immediately after leaving the Hadrian's Wall path.I walked the Pennine Way ten years ago. It joins up with Hadrian's Wall at Greenhead and follows it for about nine miles going east, before branching north at Twice Brewed, just before Vindolanda.
Hadrian's Wall is pretty amazing but I think I'd want to expand on it a bit, if I was coming all the way from Canada!
You could pick up the Pennine Way and head north.
Hi, I live here in Newcastle and have walked the route quite a bit. My advice would be the following, just do 3 days on the middle section, otherwiseWe are from Canada and thinking of walking Hadrians walk in summer of 2025 - have ordered a guidebook but thought I would tap into the experience and wisdom of the forum members to ask any tips, and resources you found helpful? And any stopping places and/or historical places near the trail that you might recommend taking an extra day to visit? Many thanks! Jen
Yes, it rains alot in this partPrepare for rain and slippery down hills.
We call those ladders over fences and walls “stiles”My son and I walked it several years ago and enjoyed it very much. A bit expensive but very enjoyable. The main learning we had was that we should have walked from West to East - the wind is a killer!! Lots to enjoy and I suggest you practice simple climbs up stairs to get you over the frequent fences (they did have ladders over the fences - others will help me recall their name)!! While we backpacked we were, with a bit of planning (sometimes at the last minute) able to find lodging. On occasion we had to taxi / bus to a nearby town and return the next day. But it worked out well.
There is also Alnwick Castle (more or less on the way to Lindisfarne) if you enjoy a Harry Potter set.If you do it in reverse - Carlisle to Wallsend - you can also visit Durham Cathedral and Holy Isle (Lindisfarne).
Another thought depending upon your reason for walking/history. The Coast to Coast Path is, in my opinion, a better walk for scenery. See:- https://www.coasttocoast.uk/We are from Canada and thinking of walking Hadrians walk in summer of 2025 - have ordered a guidebook but thought I would tap into the experience and wisdom of the forum members to ask any tips, and resources you found helpful? And any stopping places and/or historical places near the trail that you might recommend taking an extra day to visit? Many thanks! Jen
I agreeWallsend; Vindolanda (worth at least a day); Hexham; Sycamore Gap (now very aptly named); Housesteads; Once Brewed; Carlisle. You can do it all in a day and there’s plenty of taxi drivers in Newcastle will take the fare.
I’ll chew my cheek at this point and suggest that, unless you’re planning to backpack and camp, you start researching tour companies. Accommodation is scarce, immoderately priced, and difficult to string together into a consecutive walk. Otherwise find a base and use the available public transport to string something together.
It can be a very satisfying walk through a spectacular landscape and will be well worth the effort. Anything like a Camino in Spain it ain’t.
Happy planning
My local butcher makes pork pies "infused" with black pudding and very tasty they are too ...@Jensjaunt: Beware, the B&B's along Hadrian's Wall serve breakfast with black pudding. And that is not a dessert.
Second this recommendation for Mickledore - we’ve used them on a number of occasions on various routes and would def recommend them. They’ll work with you to determine how many days you want to take and then sort out the accommodation and bag transfers for you. They take away all the hassles - which could be a godsend if you’re coming to do it from abroad and don’t know the country too well. Good luck, enjoy it - it’s a great walk.I booked through Mickledore. They provided gear transport and arranged B&Bs along the way. I'd use them again. Corbridge was the standout for me. The guidebooks talk about the undulating terrain. That's hilarious! Lots of steep climbing. Before I went home, I dropped by The British Museum and checked out the Roman Britain section. Feel free to contact me.
But it is delicious!@Jensjaunt: Beware, the B&B's along Hadrian's Wall serve breakfast with black pudding. And that is not a dessert.
I had my first black (and white) puddings in Ireland. I kinda liked them, but a little goes a long way.@Jensjaunt: Beware, the B&B's along Hadrian's Wall serve breakfast with black pudding. And that is not a dessert.
But is yummy with bacon and eggs (skip the beansAnd that is not a dessert.
PS I have looked up the name of the local company who helped me with planning and who booked my accommodation….I walked the full route from Bowness on the coast to the coast outside Newcastle - west to east - in 2019. No part was boring! There are earthworks/ditches in the early parts and I loved every mile. I used a local walking company to secure my accommodation and they did a wonderful job. As well as the walking I visited 5 different museums and archaeological digs. Read your guidebook and you won’t miss anything. One of the best walks that I’ve ever done!
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