Hadrian's Wall Path

Hadrian’s Wall Path, 84 miles from end to end, follows the course of northern Europe’s largest surviving Roman monument, a 2nd century fortification built in the border country between England and Scotland on the orders of the Emperor Hadrian in AD122.

Hadrian’s Wall Path is the first National Trail to follow the course of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is proving an immensely popular walk, and it attracts thousands of walkers each year.

The Trailblazer guide to the walk includes seven town plans and 58 large-scale walking maps (at just under 1:20,000). It shows route times, places to stay, points of interest and much more. There are itineraries for walkers of all standards, whether walking the route in its entirety over seven to eight days or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks.

There is also practical information for all budgets – camping, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels – from Newcastle through to Bowness. Comprehensive public transport information is also featured, as are guides to flora and fauna (inlcuding a four-page full colour flower guide and an illustrated section on local wildlife.

Of central importance is the emphasis on green hiking and minimising the impace on the wall and the local environment.