An ancient and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hadrian’s Wall Path is both historic and iconic in England. And also in Scotland, of course, as it was built by the Romans to stop Caledonian ‘rebels’ from interfering with the invader’s plans. On our Hadrian’s Wall holidays it’s all about rambling not rebelling, as you walk from east to west, starting in Newcastle on the North Sea and finishing in Solway Firth on the Irish Sea. One of the final stretches is walking along the River Eden into Carlisle, the ancient city just 13km south of the Scottish border.
Walls of this nature still exist, sadly, and have geopolitical and social impacts today in various parts of the world. And when you spend time on Hadrian’s Wall, it’s hard not to think about that. You can walk Hadrian’s Wall Path in one go, over six, eight or 10 days, depending on how speedy you want to be, or you can just hike the highlights. Take a look at our Hadrian’s Wall holidays below and rest assured that you won’t be short of walks to historic sites, natural wonders such as Northumberland National Park and remote, rugged landscapes. Where, these days, the only ruling force is Mother Nature.
