Independent Inn to Inn walking - Hadrian's Wall Path
In 122 A.D the Roman Emperor Hadrian ordered a great wall to be built ‘to separate Romans from Barbarians’ across northern Britain at its narrowest point between the Solway Firth and the North Sea. It was extended and enhanced with impressive stone defenses following natural ridge lines and with a deep ditch (The Vallum) dug alongside it. Later much of the stonework was mortared allowing it to survive the centuries to become one of the oldest structures in the country today. 

No of Nights :           6
Starts at:   Brampton                  Ends at:    Corbridge
Grade:                     Easy              44 miles.  7.5 - 10 miles per day with a maximum daily ascent of 1,500 ft
Dates available:      Start any day from mid April - mid October                      
Accommodation:     Guest houses and small hotels.
Meals included:       Breakfast daily.
Price:                      469 GBP (based on double)

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival day

Day 2: Brampton to Gilsland

14½km (9 miles), 390m (1,300ft) of ascent
Walk from the historic market town of Brampton, to the spa village of Gilsland, exploring the ruins of Lanercost priory, and the Roman fort at Birdoswald en route. 

Day 3: Gilsland to Once Brewed   16km (10 miles), 400m (1,500ft) of ascent

Leaving Gilsland the route becomes more dramatic. After the ruins of Thirlwall Castle, the stunning scenery of Walltown and Cawfield Crags greet walkers en-route across the moors to Once Brewed. 

Day 4: Once Brewed Circuit           12km (7½ miles), 295m (1,000ft) of ascent

The most stunning section of the route. The walk crosses the rugged outcrop of Whin Sill, traversing above the beautiful lake of Crag Lough, and passing the famous Robin Hood’s tree, before reaching the Roman forts of Housesteads and Vindolanda. 

Day 5: Housesteads to Chollerford    16km (10 miles), 155m (500ft) of ascent

Over Sewingshields Crag for great views of Hadrian’s Wall zig-zagging fore and aft. Our walk continues past the fort of Brocolitia, the Temple of Mithiras, and Chesters Roman fort with its walled herb garden, en route to Chollerford. 

Day 6: Chollerford to Corbridge, via Aydon Castle  15km (9½ miles), 180m (600ft) of ascent

The final day is a pleasant walk through farmland and forest. Impressive Aydon Castle, setting for the film ‘Ivanhoe’, is a fitting finale before we complete our trail at medieval Corbridge.

Day 7: Departure day