“Hadrian’s Wall, one of the greatest feats of construction by one of the greatest empires of the world”
For those who want to walk through the wonderful scenery as well as understand its history there is a 6 mile circular route. This starts at either the Twice Brewed pub or Steel Rigg car park and takes in the most iconic section of the Wall to Housesteads then down to Vindolanda for lunch. After Vindolanda there is another mile or so back to the waiting car.
This does take all day with a thorough exploration of Vindolanda’s ruins, archaeology and world famous museum included but could be done in half a day if Vindolanda is missed out. The walk is not mountainous but is undulating and does require a certain level of fitness. It is easily underestimated.
- Price £225 per day, £165 half day. (Per Group)
- Additional £125 if starting at Carlisle or Durham City.
- Additional £100 from Newcastle.
- £25 deposit to secure your day
Price admission to Vindolanda see here:
http://www.vindolanda.com/doorway-articles/admission-prices
Price admission to Housesteads here:
Gallery
Walking west near Walltown Crags
Housesteads crags from the West
Sycamore gap from the North
Walking through history on Hadrian’s Wall
Heading up to Winshields on Hadrian’s Wall
Hadrian’s Wall traversing the high ground
Hadrian’s Wall Country