Best of Hadrian’s Wall Path
STARTING POINT
Gilsland
FINISH POINT
Corbridge
DURATION
5 days / 4 nights
SEASON
From March to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 690€/person
- Walk along the best-preserved section of Hadrian’s Wall
- Follow the footsteps of Roman soldiers protecting the northern frontier
- Visit the most important Roman archaeological sites in Britain
- Experience the dramatic scenery of the Northumberland countryside
- Explore the ancient forts, including Housesteads and Chesters
- Stop at the famous Sycamore Gap, one of the most popular photo spots in England
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
Step into a world where history and nature converge on a 5-day adventure along the most scenic and historically rich section of Hadrian’s Wall Path.
This short yet rewarding tour takes you through the best-preserved parts of the Wall, from Gilsland to Corbridge, offering a perfect balance of Roman history, breathtaking landscapes, and tranquil countryside. Built in AD 122 by Emperor Hadrian, the Wall served as a defensive fortification to protect the northern frontier of the Roman Empire from the tribes of Scotland.
As you follow the footsteps of Roman soldiers, you'll traverse dramatic escarpments, peaceful riversides, and quiet farmlands. Along the way, you'll encounter well-preserved Roman forts, milecastles, and watchtowers that offer a glimpse into the lives of those who once defended the empire's northern frontier.
From the sweeping views atop Winshields Crag to the pastoral charm of Northumberland's countryside, this region offers some of the most picturesque landscapes in England.
This tour is crafted for travelers seeking a perfect mix of history, culture, and nature without the rigors of a long trek. You'll have the opportunity to explore historic highlights like Housesteads Roman Fort, Vindolanda, and Chesters Fort – testaments to Roman innovation and endurance.
The terrain is moderate, ranging from grassy footpaths to well-trodden tracks, making it accessible to most hikers. Each day is carefully planned to ensure manageable distances, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the sights and delve into history.
Our role is to ensure that your experience is as seamless and stress-free as possible. We arrange your accommodations in welcoming local inns, small hotels or B&Bs, offering the perfect end to each day’s hike.
We handle all logistical details, from providing detailed maps, trail notes, to local recommendations. You’ll receive a complete itinerary with everything you need to know, allowing you to focus on enjoying the adventure.
This 5-day journey offers the perfect way to experience Hadrian’s Wall, walking through history while enjoying the natural beauty of Northern England, without committing to a longer hike. However, if you’d prefer to walk the entire trail, consider choosing our Hadrian’s Wall Path.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
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On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.
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