Contours Walking Holidays

Walk the length of Hadrian’s Wall

Despite the depredations of the centuries, Hadrian’s Wall remains the largest ancient monument in northern Europe. The best way to appreciate it, not to mention the ruggedly beautiful countryside all around it, is to walk along its length, following in the footsteps of the legionnaires.

The Hadrian’s Wall Path is a well-waymarked, beautifully maintained National Trail, so it is easily navigated and well-equipped with friendly B&Bs and a steady flow of fellow walkers.

Worry-free walking with Contours Walking Holidays

Our walking holidays run inn to inn, with directions right up to each front door, and they are designed to be as flexible as possible. You can start your holiday on any day you choose, pick an itinerary with daily mileages to suit your fitness, and extend the experience by adding extra nights for rest days or sightseeing.

We book trusted, comfortable accommodation; arrange door to door luggage transfers so you needn’t carry more than a day sack; and provide maps, guidebooks and emergency support. Let us handle the preparation and the logistics: you can put your mind to the walking and the history.

Canine companions

Looking to share the experience with man’s best friend? You’re in luck: the Hadrian’s Wall Path is one of our dog-friendly trails. With over ten years’ experience of dog-friendly walking holidays, we ensure your dog’s needs are seen to, from transport of their bed and food to the provision of a useful pre-walk guide to make sure your pet is ready to walk long-distance.

Unrivalled range of trails

Beyond Hadrian’s Wall, we also offer over 90 additional self-guided walking holidays. Whether you’re interested in famous routes like the West Highland Way, Wainwright’s Coast to Coast and the Offa’s Dyke Path, or little-known gems like the Northumberland Coast Path, the Isle of Anglesey Coast Path or the Cotswolds Villages Trail, one of our holidays is sure to capture your attention. Our loyalty plan will quickly prove beneficial if you catch the walking bug, too.

What’s included?

• Accommodation in trusted hotels, inns and guesthouses along the trail.
• Breakfast each day.
• Door to door luggage transfers between overnight stops.
• Maps with the route marked on them and a guidebook describing the trail.
• An information pack containing an itinerary, instructions on how to find your accommodation, town plans, information about facilities, places of interest along the trail and a kit list.
• Detailed travel instructions on how to get to the start of your holiday and back from the end of it.
• Emergency assistance.