After a hearty breakfast, leave your main luggage at the hotel for collection and set off on your first day of walking. You'll traverse the flat coastal plain of the Solway Firth, passing through quiet villages and across salt marshes teeming with wildlife. While little of the wall remains visible here, you'll be tracing the steps of Roman soldiers who patrolled this frontier nearly two millennia ago.

As you approach Carlisle, the landscape gradually becomes more urban. Take time to visit the ruins of Burgh-by-Sands church, built partly with stones from the wall. Upon reaching Carlisle, explore this historic city that once stood as a crucial Roman settlement. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Tullie House Museum, which offers fascinating insights into the region's Roman history.

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Today's walk takes you east from Carlisle through peaceful countryside. You'll follow the course of the River Eden before joining the line of the wall. Enjoy the gentle terrain as you pass through farmland and small villages, with the landscapes becoming more rural as you progress.

Arrive in the market town of Brampton, known for its red sandstone buildings and connections to the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Take time to visit the octagonal Moot Hall in the town center or admire the beautiful stained glass windows in St Martin's Church, designed by Edward Burne-Jones. Relax in one of the town's welcoming pubs or restaurants, reflecting on your journey so far.

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Leaving Brampton, you'll start to encounter more visible remains of Hadrian's Wall. Pass the beautiful ruins of Lanercost Priory, a 12th-century Augustine monastery partly built with stones from the wall. As you continue, the landscape becomes more undulating, offering previews of the dramatic scenery to come.

Reach the village of Gilsland, straddling the border between Cumbria and Northumberland. Here, you'll find your first substantial remains of the wall itself. Take time to explore these ancient stones and imagine the lives of those who built and manned this massive frontier fortification.

As accommodation can be limited, we will provide transport to and from the Wall if required.

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Prepare for one of the most spectacular days of your journey! As you leave Gilsland, the landscape becomes more dramatic. You'll encounter well-preserved sections of the wall as you climb to higher ground. Visit the fascinating Roman fort at Birdoswald, which offers excellent insights into life on the frontier.

Continue along the dramatic ridgeline, taking in breathtaking views of the Northumberland National Park. Your day ends at Once Brewed, where you can visit The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre to learn more about the area's unique geology and history. Prepare for an even more exciting day tomorrow as you traverse the most iconic section of the wall.

This stop can have very limited accommodation so we provide transport to your location for the evening (if required).

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Today's walk is often considered the highlight of the Hadrian's Wall Path. Start by climbing Steel Rigg for panoramic vistas of the wall snaking across the rugged landscape. Continue past Sycamore Gap, made famous by the film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," and take time to capture this postcard-perfect scene.

As you proceed, you'll pass the remains of several milecastles and turrets, as well as the fascinating Roman fort at Housesteads. The views along this section are truly breathtaking. End your day in the village of Chollerford, home to the remains of a Roman bridge that once carried the military road over the North Tyne River. Your well-earned rest tonight will be in or near this peaceful village.

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Begin your day by visiting Chesters Roman Fort, one of the best-preserved cavalry forts along the wall. Then set off eastward, following the line of the wall through gently rolling countryside. The walk today is relatively short, allowing ample time for exploration.

Arrive in the historic town of Corbridge, once a vital Roman supply base for the wall. Take time to explore the well-preserved Roman town site and museum, which offer fascinating insights into everyday life in Roman Britain. In the evening, relax in one of the town's cozy pubs or restaurants, savoring local specialties and perhaps a well-earned pint of Northumbrian ale.

As accommodation can be limited, we will provide transport to your bed and breakfast.

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Today's walk takes you through picturesque countryside, never too far from the site of the Wall. You'll pass near the delightful village of Wylam, birthplace of railway pioneer George Stephenson. As you continue, enjoy the peaceful rural scenery and keep an eye out for remnants of the wall and its associated structures.

Reach the charming village of Heddon-on-the-Wall, where you'll find a well-preserved section of Hadrian's Wall. Take time to explore this impressive remnant and reflect on the incredible journey you've undertaken so far.

Your accommodation for the night will be in or near this pleasant village. If away from the village, transport is provided.

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Your final day of walking takes you from rural landscapes back into urban terrain. As you approach Newcastle, you'll witness the gradual transition from countryside to city. Pass through the suburb of Denton, where you can see a reconstructed Roman Bath House.

Reach Wallsend, home to Segedunum Roman Fort, the eastern terminus of Hadrian's Wall. This excellent museum and reconstructed Roman bath house provide a fitting end to your wall adventure. From here, make your way to your hotel in Newcastle, where your luggage will be waiting. Celebrate your achievement with a final night in this vibrant city, perhaps enjoying a meal at one of Newcastle's top restaurants.

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After a final breakfast at your Newcastle hotel, it's time to bid farewell to Hadrian's Wall. As you depart, take with you the memories of breathtaking landscapes, fascinating history, and the sense of accomplishment from completing this iconic walk across England. Your journey along Hadrian's Wall has connected you with nearly two millennia of history and some of Britain's most stunning scenery.