Hadrian's Wall Path

Hadrian's Wall Path is an 84 mile (135 km) National Trail footpath across northern England, built to follow the line of Hadrian’s Wall and its associated defences for much of the route. The trail runs from Wallsend (east) to Bowness-on-Solway (west).

It became a National Trail in 2003 and is closely tied to the “Frontiers of the Roman Empire” World Heritage Site, so you’re walking in the shadow of Roman remains for much of the distance. The path is mapped for hikers and is waymarked throughout.

In overall feel, it’s a long-distance hike more than a technical trail: the highest point is listed as 345 m at Whinshields Crags and for much of the route the walking is described as relatively easy and generally more or less flat. Expect a noticeable change in character through the middle: the terrain becomes more rugged and the wall remains are more consistently visible.

For planning, the usual way to approach the full walk is as a multi-day itinerary, commonly completed in about 6 to 9 days. That typically means breaking the route into staged sections between major settlements and trail hubs rather than trying to do it in one push.

The route description breaks the footpath into six east-to-west stages (against the prevailing wind), with the central section described as the highest and wildest part. That mid-area is also singled out for the wall being at its most visible and for including several important Roman forts.

Practical logistics matter on this kind of long trail: much of the walking passes through remote countryside with fewer food-and-drink options in the middle sections, while some parts go through city/suburban areas (notably around Newcastle and Carlisle).

More information: Wikipedia, Wikipedia, Walking the Hadrian's Wall Path: An In-Depth Guide