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 (6-7 hours) is up on to the Northumbrian Whin Sill, passing Walltown Crags, to a campsite nearing the Wall's midway point. There is a country pub that serves meals enroute to the campsite (20 minutes away), or an evening meal is available at the campsite.
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 'Option 1' camp is set up a mile beyond the River North Tyne, on the outskirts of a village with its own pub, that serves evening meals. The 'Option 2' camp is set up by the banks of the River North Tyne, with a café that can offer breakfast and the nearby village has a 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
Tues.7th > Sat.11th
Sat.25th > Wed.29th
June
Mon.10th > Fri.14th
Mon.24th > Fri.28th
July
Mon.8th > Fri.12th
Mon.22nd > Fri.26th
August
Mon.12th > Fri.16th
Maximum 12 x Persons - The maximum number of walkers on a Trek is 12, with tents being able to accommodate one or two persons.
£99 per person (2 x Trekkers sharing tent - £149 for Solo Occupancy)
£125 - Solo Trekkers
More Detail and Options in FAQs
*Please note that in the unlikely situation of there being less than a total of six participants having booked on a specific Trek (all our treks were fully booked in 2018), we will either have to adjust the per person rate, offer an alternative date, or provide a complete refund of any funds paid. When Treks become fully booked, it is worth noting 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 (6-7 hours) is up on to the Northumbrian Whin Sill, passing Walltown Crags, to a campsite nearing the Wall's midway point. There is a country pub that serves meals enroute to the campsite (20 minutes away), or an evening meal is available at the campsite.
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 'Option 1' camp is set up a mile beyond the River North Tyne, on the outskirts of a village with its own pub, that serves evening meals. The 'Option 2' camp is set up by the banks of the River North Tyne, with a café that can offer breakfast and the nearby village has a 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
Tues.7th > Sun.12th
Sat.25th > Thurs.30th
June
Mon.10th > Sat.15th
Mon.24th > Sat.29th
July
Mon.8th > Sat.13th
Mon.22nd > Sat.27th
August
Mon.12th > Sat.17th
Maximum 12 x Persons - The maximum number of walkers on a Trek is 12, with tents being able to accommodate one or two persons.
£150 per person (2 x Trekkers sharing tent - £200 for Solo Occupancy)
£175 - Solo Trekkers
More Detail and Options in FAQs
*Please note that in the unlikely situation of there being less than a total of six participants having booked on a specific Trek (all our treks were fully booked in 2018), we will either have to adjust the per person rate, offer an alternative date, or provide a complete refund of any funds paid. When Treks become fully booked, it is worth noting 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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