If you’re thinking of tackling Hadrian’s Wall, grab a brew and dive into these blog posts like a Roman into a bathhouse.
I’ve walked it twice—east to west and west to east—so I know my milecastles from my blisters. Each post is packed with scenic swoons, historical nuggets, and practical tips that’ll save your calves and your sanity.
Take notes, scribble questions, and if you’re stuck on routes or accommodation, I’m your friendly wall-walking oracle. Just don’t ask me to carry your backpack.
The YHA hostel is my first bit of healthy advice : https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-the-sill-at-hadrians-wall
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Hadrian’s Wall – Sycamore Gap 2023
Hadrians Wall is not just a strip of land that has a path from coast to coast. It has a link to the Romans and possible the first attempt to “keep your staff busy”. Along the wall there are several trees that are huge and old. But only one is the Symbol tree. Sycamore Gap…
Hadrians Wall – 2023 Day One
Wallsend – Heddon on the Wall 15.7 Miles or 25k The first section of Hadrians Wall Walk, takes you through the city of Newcastle with the starting point at Wallsend. Wallsend, is close to the break waters between the North Sea and Rive Tyne. This route, is a gentle walk, which if timed correctly you…
Hadrians Wall – 2023 Day Two
Hadrians Wall is one of the UKs unique pathways. You Navigate yourself from East to West or the other way. The path is relatively simple to follow, put an understanding and respect for safety needs to be appreciated.
Hadrians Wall – 2023 Day Three
Thursday Chollerford to Girlsend – 20 miles Day Three: “the plan” Check out of the City based YHA Hostel by 0800. Drive both cars out of Newcastle parking one in Girlsend and the other at the starting point at the Hotel in Chollerford. Walk the days distance, making sure that all opportunities are taken to…
Hadrians Wall -2023
👇👇👇👇 Our second attempt to complete the walk 👇👇👇👇 Hadrian’s Wall, set in the Northumberland countryside has been a big part of my hiking life. I studied the The Romans as a child in the 1970’s, I first walked it in 2016 with a group of 6 friends from West to East. I planed my…