Itinerary - The first night's camp is to the west of Carlisle, taking a stroll from Bowness to the first night's camp on the afternoon beforehand. There are then four walking days to Heddon-on-the-Wall, or five walking days to Wallsend.
Daily Routine - Trekkers don't have to walk as a group, but are free to walk at a time of their own choosing, in whatever company they prefer, self-guided with their map, to the destination prepared for their arrival.
'Bowness > Heddon'
70 Miles - 5 Days - Self-Guided - 4 Nights
Bowness-on-Solway Start - From where the Trail starts, the Trek begins (having dropped main bags off at the first night's campsite, or with us in Carlisle at midday) with an afternoon ten-mile 'stretch of the legs' along the Solway Firth to the first night's camp next to a village to the west of Carlisle.
Heddon-on-the-Wall Finish - Four full-day walks, covering a further sixty miles and three more camps, the last day's walk finishes where the Trail on the line of the Wall ends (before diverting down to the banks of the River Tyne).
Monday - Night 1 - First Day's Walk - An afternoon (4-5 hour) walk along the Solway Firth, to the first night's camp. There is a country pub that serves meals right next to the campsite.
Tuesday - Night 2 - Second Day's Walk - A full day's walk (6-7 hours) by the banks of the River Eden, via Carlisle into the Cumbrian countryside, on to a camp set up by a working farm, with a farmhouse that can provide an evening meal, as well as having a drinks license.
Wednesday - Night 3 - Third Day's Walk (7-8 hours) is up on to the Northumbrian Whin Sill, to a campsite near the Wall's most central point. There is a country pub that serves meals nearby.
Thursday - Night 4 - Fourth Day's Walk - A full-day's walk (6-7 hours) continuing along the Whin Sill, past the Wall's highest point and into the North Tyne valley. The camp is set up on the outskirts of a village with its own pub, that serves evening meals.
Friday - Last Day's Walk - A full day (5-6 hours) following the line of the Wall to Heddon-on-the-Wall, where Trekkers are reunited with their heavy bags.
May
Mon.21st > Fri.25th - FULLY BOOKED
June
Mon.25th > Fri.29th - FULLY BOOKED
July
Mon.16th > Fri.20th - FULLY BOOKED
Mon.23rd > Fri.27th - 1 TENT STILL AVAILABLE
Sat.28th > Wed.1st - FULLY BOOKED
August
Mon.13th > Fri.17th - FULLY BOOKED
*Extra Dates - We may be able to accommodate extra dates with bookings for between 6 to 10 persons. Please contact us if you would like to enquire about an alternative date.
Maximum 10 x Persons - The maximum number of Vaude Backpacker Tents on a Trek is now 5, with each tent accommodating one or two persons.
4 - 10 Backpackers (total on Trek)
£99 (or £149 for Solo Tent Occupancy) per person
Minimum 4 x Persons - The minimum total group number on a Trek is 4 persons**. If there are less than a total number of 4 Persons on a Trek, the cost per person is adjusted -
1 x Backpacker (only 1 person on Trek)
£339
2 x Backpackers - (only 2 persons on Trek)
£179 per person
3 x Backpackers - (only 3 persons on Trek)
£135 per person
**This does not affect the minimum number of persons who can make a booking. The price adjustment is only applicable if the total number having booked for a specific Trek has not reached the minimum group size of 4 persons eight weeks prior to the commencement of the Trek - at which point clients have the option to either pay the adjusted rate, choose another date, or have their deposit refunded.
2018 UPDATE - All of our Backpacker Treks scheduled for this year now have at least two tents (4 x persons) booked on them. Consequently, we do not expect that the minimum number supplement will need to be applied on any of this year's Treks.
More Detail and Options in FAQs
Please note that availability can change and it may be worth contacting us, in the event that spaces become available at a later date.
'Bowness > Wallsend'
84 Miles - 6 Days - Self-Guided - 5 Nights
Bowness-on-Solway Start - From where the Trail starts, the Trek begins (having dropped main bags off at the first night's campsite, or with us in Carlisle at midday) with an afternoon ten-mile 'stretch of the legs' along the Solway Firth to the first night's camp next to a village to the west of Carlisle.
Wallsend Finish - Five full-day walks, covering a further seventy-four miles, with three more camps and a night in a B&B, the last day's walk finishes at the end of the Trail, next to where your main baggage can be collected.
Monday - Night 1 - First Day's Walk - An afternoon walk (4-5 hours) along the Solway Firth, to the first night's camp. There is a country pub that serves meals right next to the campsite.
Tuesday - Night 2 - Second Day's Walk - A full-day's walk (6-7 hours) by the banks of the River Eden, via Carlisle into the Cumbrian countryside, on to a camp set up by a working farm, with a farmhouse that can provide an evening meal, as well as having a drinks license.
Wednesday - Night 3 - Third Day's Walk (7-8 hours) is up on to the Northumbrian Whin Sill, to a campsite near the Wall's most central point. There is a country pub that serves meals nearby.
Thursday - Night 4 - Fourth Day's Walk - A full-day's walk (6-7 hours) continuing along the Whin Sill, past the Wall's highest point and into the North Tyne valley. The camp is set up on the outskirts of a village with its own pub, that serves evening meals.
Friday - Night 5 - Fifth Day's Walk - A full-day's walk (5-6 hours) follows the line of the Wall to a B&B accommodation in Heddon-on-the-Wall.
Saturday - Last Day's Walk - A full day's walk (5-6 hours) ends in the afternoon, when Trekkers are reunited with their baggage at a pick-up point in Wallsend.
May
Mon.21st > Sat.26th - FULLY BOOKED
June
Mon.25th > Sat.30th - FULLY BOOKED
July
Mon.16th > Sat.21st - FULLY BOOKED
Mon.23rd > Sat.28th - 1 TENT STILL AVAILABLE
Sat.28th > Thurs.2nd - FULLY BOOKED
August
Mon.13th > Sat.18th - FULLY BOOKED
*Extra Dates - We may be able to accommodate extra dates with bookings for between 6 to 10 persons. Please contact us if you would like to enquire about an alternative date.
Maximum 10 x Persons - The maximum number of Vaude Backpacker Tents on a Trek is now 5, with each tent accommodating one or two persons.
4 - 10 Backpackers (total on Trek)
£150 (or £200 for Solo Tent Occupancy) per person
Minimum 4 x Persons - The minimum total group number on a Trek is 4 persons**. If there are less than a total number of 4 Persons on a Trek, the cost per person is adjusted -
1 x Backpacker (only 1 person on Trek) -
£389
2 x Backpackers (only 2 persons on Trek)
£229 per person
3 x Backpackers (only 3 persons on Trek)
£185 per person
**This does not affect the minimum number of persons who can make a booking. The price adjustment is only applicable if the total number having booked for a specific Trek has not reached the minimum group size of 4 persons eight weeks prior to the commencement of the Trek - at which point clients have the option to either pay the adjusted rate, choose another date, or have their deposit refunded.
2018 UPDATE - All of our Backpacker Treks scheduled for this year now have at least two tents (4 x persons) booked on them. Consequently, we do not expect that the minimum number supplement will need to be applied on any of this year's Treks.
More Detail and Options in FAQs
Please note that availability can change and it may be worth contacting us, in the event that spaces become available at a later date.
After we receive your Deposit of £25 per person - We send the person booking
A Hadrian's Wall ‘Kit List' - An essential guide on what to bring - and what you don't need to
A Hadrian's Wall ‘Advice on Time & Distance Guide' - A unique guide on how to prepare for your walk
After we receive your Final Balance payment (due 8 weeks prior to arrival) - We send the person booking
A Hadrian's Wall Path Map - The latest edition and most-detailed Map of the complete Trail
Campsite & Logistics Details
For those who don't already have all the gear recommended on our Kit List, or prefer to leave their own stuff at home, you can Hire Sleeping Bags and Cooking Equipment off us.
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