Itinerary
- Day 1
Newcastle to Whitley Bay
You'll drive up to Newcastle and then head out to Whitley Bay or Tynemouth depending on what's available. Once you're there, take some time to walk around St. Mary's Island. The lighthouse and visitor center are worth checking out, and the coastal views are really nice from that spot.
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Mary's Island
- Visit the lighthouse
- Visit the visitor center
Landmarks St. Mary's Island - Day 2
Wallsend to Wylam
Catch a short train to Wallsend where your walk begins. If time permits, the Roman fort at Segedunum has reconstructions and an interactive museum worth seeing. You'll walk from the Swan Hunter Ship Yard along the old Roman fort walls and a converted railroad line to Walker, where you hit the River Tyne. The path takes you through Newcastle city center with views of the Tyne bridges and St. Nicholas Cathedral. After climbing Newcastle Keep, you'll head out along the river, passing through Byker and Newburn as things open up into Northumberland, ending in Wylam.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour from Wallsend to Wylam
Optional Activities
- Visit Roman fort at Segedunum
- Visit reconstructions of Roman bathhouse at Segedunum
- Visit interactive museum at Segedunum
- Climb Newcastle Keep
- Walk along the river out of Newcastle city
Landmarks Segedunum Roman Fort Newcastle Keep St. Nicholas Cathedral Tyne Bridges Riverside Park 
- Day 3
Heddon on the Wall
After crossing the River Tyne, the trail climbs steeply up to Heddon on the Wall where you can still see some Wall remains. You'll follow roads that run over the Wall until after Chollerford. The route often sits along the Vallum, that old defensive trench line. Look for Fort Vindobala and reservoirs near Welton. There's a pub about 6 miles in at East Wallhouses, and a short detour to Halton after 9 miles gives you views of an old keep.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour to Heddon on the Wall
Optional Activities
- Visit remains of Hadrian's Wall at Heddon on the Wall
- Visit Fort Vindobala remains
- Stop at pub in East Wallhouses
- Detour to Halton to view the old keep
Landmarks Heddon on the Wall Fort Vindobala Hadrian's Wall 
- Day 4
Housesteads to Once Brewed
The route goes alongside the road to Focy Moss, then cuts away from the wall to reach the Whin Sill Escarpment cliffs. You'll have a challenging ride up to Housesteads with its well-known fort and National Trust Museum, where the views over Northumberland toward the Bellingham and Simonside Hills are great. After that, you'll walk through the most scenic part of the trail, passing Highshield Crags and Peel Crags to Steel Rigg, then hike to Once Brewed or Twice Brewed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour from Housesteads to Once Brewed
Optional Activities
- Visit Housesteads Roman Fort
- Visit National Trust Museum at Housesteads
Landmarks Housesteads Roman Fort Whin Sill Escarpment Highshield Crags Peel Crags Steel Rigg 
- Day 5
Walton
The wall climbs to its highest point at Windshields Crags before dropping down to Bogle Hole. You'll descend via steps through Thorny Doors and back up to Cawfields Crags with nice Pennines views. From there, you pass Great Chesters and Magnis Roman forts, then Greenhead and the ruins of Thirlwall Castle. Crossing into Cumbria at the River Irthing at Gilsand, you'll see Roman defenses at Birdoswald and stop at Banks village. The final section passes through Hare Hill, then descends to Garthside and heads toward Walton along the Irthing Valley on an easy path through field edges and mature trees, crossing King Water before reaching Walton.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour to Walton
Optional Activities
- Visit Great Chesters Roman Fort
- Visit Magnis Roman Fort
- Visit Thirlwall Castle ruins
- Visit Birdoswald Roman defenses
- Visit Hare Hill Hadrian's Wall section
Landmarks Windshields Crags Bogle Hole Cawfields Crags Great Chesters Roman Fort Magnis Roman Fort Thirlwall Castle Birdoswald Roman Fort Hare Hill - Day 6
Carlisle
You'll continue through rolling countryside, crossing Cam Brook and joining the road near Newtown before cutting across fields. Follow the wall line across Old Wall, Blea Head and Wallhead farms, then take a sandy track down to the Stanegate, the old Roman road. Walk along the River Eden for roughly a mile, pass Linstock's medieval Pele tower and Rickerby's Victorian Folly Tower, then cross the River Eden to Stanwix and up to Carlisle. The town has a castle founded by Henry I, extensive walls, Roman remains, and a cathedral worth seeing. Tullie House Museum holds a good Roman collection, and the pedestrianized town center around the market square is worth exploring, plus you can try ales at Theakstone's Brewery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour to Carlisle
Optional Activities
- Visit Carlisle Castle
- Visit Tullie House Museum
- Visit Theakstone's Brewery
Landmarks Carlisle Castle Carlisle Cathedral Tullie House Museum Theakstone's Brewery Linstock Pele Tower Rickerby Victorian Folly Tower - Day 7
Bowness on Solway
Starting from Carlisle, follow the southern bank of the River Eden, running parallel to the Wall and Vallum through Grinsdale and Beaumont. Turn off near the village for good views of Skiddaw and High Pike peaks to the south and the Solway Firth to the west. Head through Burgh by Sands with a short detour to where Edward I died in 1307. At Dykesfield House, follow an old railroad embankment before rejoining the Wall route near Glasson. Take minor roads to Bowness on Solway, the Roman fort of Maia, and the end of your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour from Carlisle to Bowness on Solway
Optional Activities
- Detour to Edward I death site near Burgh by Sands
- Visit Roman fort of Maia at Bowness on Solway
Landmarks Burgh by Sands Maia Roman Fort Solway Firth - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, you'll head out on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
