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Hadrian’s Wall Path - Short Break

Unmissable ruins, inspiring countryside
 
Monumental remains | See the most famous remnants of Hadrian’s Wall.
The big three | Visit the iconic Roman forts of Chesters, Housesteads and Birdoswald.
Countryside views | The rural beauty of Northumberland and Cumbria.
Original route | Walk from east to west – as the wall was built.
Optional stargazing | A guided experience within the Northumberland Dark Sky Park.
What is included
  • 4 nights
  • 4 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • walk transfer on day 3
  • taxi to/from local railway stations
  • Hadrian’s Wall Path - Short Break
    Unmissable ruins, inspiring countryside
  • Housesteads Roman Fort © English Heritage
  • Hadrian's Wall near Birdoswald
  • Follow the National Trail
  • Walltown Crags
  • Countryside walking near Heddon-on-the-Wall
  • Far-reaching views from Housesteads
  • Chesters Roman Fort
  • Walltown Quarry
  • Well-preserved fortifications
What is included
  • 4 nights
  • 4 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • walk transfer on day 3
  • taxi to/from local railway stations
 

Holiday information

 

A short walking break along Hadrian’s Wall

Bringing together the best-known sights and most dramatic scenery of the Hadrian’s Wall Path, this self-guided short walk takes you from Chollerford village in Northumberland to the historic Cumbrian market town of Brampton. It’s an ideal choice for those with just a few days to spare, or for anyone who prefers to avoid the occasional city walking that’s a feature of the full National Trail.
Despite its rural setting, this holiday enjoys great rail access – and we do recommend travelling by train (we transfer you the short distance between the local railway stations and your first and last hotels). However you arrive, it’s not long before you’re experiencing those classic Hadrian’s Wall views of sheer crags and snaking fortifications: from your first port of call at bucolic Chesters Fort, the landscape soon becomes higher and more rugged. Take your time to appreciate the astonishing scenery and to call in at the many places of interest along the way. As well as Housesteads – Britain’s most complete example of a Roman Fort – there’s the award-winning Roman Army Museum and panoramic Birdoswald Fort. The regular Dark Sky stargazing events led by your second accommodation, The Twice Brewed Inn, also make a very special addition to your Hadrian’s Wall walking experience.

 

Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.

    East England is less prone to rain than the west, but you should always be prepared for wet weather. The breeding season for seabirds is from spring to late summer, with large numbers of puffins on the Farne Islands between April and late July.
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  • Arrival in Chollerford
    Night 1: at The George Hotel (where you stay one night).
    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
  • Chollerford to Once Brewed: 20km (12.5 miles), 7 hours; ascent 375m/descent 210m
    It’s not long before things get exciting on today’s superb route: shortly after leaving Chollerford you have the chance to visit the Roman Fort of Chesters. This is Britain’s most complete Roman cavalry fort, renowned for its bucolic river setting and unusually well-preserved bathhouse. The landscape becomes higher and craggier as you continue west, and from Sewingshields the Wall is a constant companion. Your destination for tonight is Once Brewed where you stay at the Twice Brewed Inn. Be sure to call at Housesteads first, however. Not only does Britain’s most complete Roman fort promise a wealth of historic intrigue but it also commands an astonishing natural position atop the dramatic escarpments of the Great Whin Sill.
  • Once Brewed to Gilsland: 14.5km (9 miles), 5.5 hours; ascent 220m/descent 315m
    Expect a challenge today – but also some of the best views of the holiday. The vistas from Walltown Crags are particularly extensive, enabling you to gaze on southern Scotland and the north Pennines. Closer to hand are the Roman Army Museum and Thirwall Castle, both of which you pass as you descend slowly to Gilsland. Here, your accommodation for the night is either Brookside Villa or Dacre House.
  • Gilsland to Brampton: 13.5km (8.5 miles), 4.5 hours; ascent 165m/descent 220m
    You’re now walking in Cumbria, having crossed the county border at Gilsland. There’s again plenty of Wall to savour today, including a continuous 914-metre stretch from just outside Gilsland towards Birdoswald Roman Fort. The latter is well worth a visit, to appreciate both the incredibly preserved foundations and glorious panorama over the Irthing Valley. From here, continue through scenic countryside before a final roadside ramble brings you to Walton, from where a pre-arranged taxi transports you to Brampton and your last night’s accommodation, The Howard Arms or The Scotch Arms Mews.
 

Accommodation

Each hand-picked accommodation has something unique to offer: be it intriguing history, a perfect location besides the National Trail, or even its own programme of stargazing experiences.

In some places, we work with more than one hotel, as shown below. All are hand-picked by us and, unless there is a price implication (in which case we will contact you to discuss your options), we will tell you which one we have booked for you on your booking confirmation.
 

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  • 4 nights: 01 April 2025 - 31 October 2025 & 01 April 2026 - 31 October 2026

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price
    23 - 31 Jul 2025 £776
    1 - 24 Aug 2025 £776
    25 Aug - 30 Sep 2025 £776
    1 - 27 Oct 2025 £756
    1 - 30 Apr 2026 £806
    1 - 31 May 2026 £842
    1 - 30 Jun 2026 £846
    1 - 31 Jul 2026 £846
    1 - 31 Aug 2026 £846
    1 - 30 Sep 2026 £846
    1 - 27 Oct 2026 £826
    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, and any connecting travel detailed below.

    Only transfers between railway stations are included; however, a direct transfer between Brampton and Chollerford can be arranged for an additional fee.

    Please note: dogs are not permitted on Inntravel holidays

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel.

    Connecting travel options - via Carlisle railway station

    Outward route
    not recommended in this direction
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Carlisle station (0h25) included flexible

    Connecting travel options - via Hexham railway station

    Outward route Price per person Latest
    arrival time
    taxi to hotel (0h10) included flexible
    Homeward route
    not recommended in this direction
 
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FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.
  • Yes, prior to going on holiday you will be able to download GPX tracks so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. It’s entirely up to you whether or not you use them – our detailed, step-by-step route notes remain the principal means of guiding you from A to B – but we provide them as a secondary means of navigation for additional reassurance when walking.
  • Yes, absolutely. Over the years, we have arranged a great many holidays in the UK for customers living in the USA, Canada, Australia and beyond.

    If you've never travelled with us before, it's worth reading the web pages which explain how we can cater for customers who live outside the UK. The main thing to bear in mind is that our tour operator's licence doesn't allow us to book flights that originate outside the UK, and nor are we able to book rail travel in the UK, so we can't make travel arrangements for you, other than pre-arranging taxis between the local railway station and the accommodation – see the ‘prices & travel’ section for the options available.

    For practical information about travelling to the UK, see the 'what do I need to know about travelling to England, Scotland and Wales?' question.
  • Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
    The price panel shows the supplement for a single room and also the single traveller charge (this covers (luggage) transfers and other costs which are usually shared between two people).
  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

    Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
  • We are happy to take bookings for families of teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved, but please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.

    At the request of some of the accommodation providers on this holiday, we are unable to accept bookings for children aged under 16.
  • Unfortunately not. The Inntravel team includes many dog owners, but the extra considerations – such as whether taxi firms accept dogs for transfers to the start of walks, whether routes cross private land on which dogs are not allowed, and proximity to a vet’s – would add another layer of complexity to what are already quite complex holidays.
  • As a minimum, you will need a passport to enter the UK; requirements vary according to your nationality. It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. You’ll need to check requirements on the website of your own country’s government or that of the British government. Our essential travel information page provides links to websites where you can find out about the applicable requirements, along with general official travel advice.
     
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