From newcastlecitybreaks.com
The 84 mile National Trail takes walkers along the riverside route in Tyneside, through farmland in Tynedale and the grazing upland section dominated by the Whin Sill enscarpment. It then gradually descends to the rich pastures of Cumbria and finally the salt marsh of the Solway Estuary. website
Here are some commonly asked questions.
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How long is the trail ?
The Trail is 84 miles, or 135 kilometres, long.
East or west – which is the best way to walk ?
Eastbound walkers start on the quiet Solway estuary and finish in the bustling city, westbound walkers do it the other way around. We are often asked about the prevailing wind and whether it is better to walk with it on your back (west to east) instead of in your face. Well, in the peak summer months (June to September) the wind is usually fairly benign so it normally shouldn’t make that much difference.
How many days should we take ?
If you are an experienced walker, used to walking for several days at a time, then six days should be enough for you to walk the Trail. If, however, you are less experienced you should allow much more time or you will find it difficult to visit any of the Roman Wall sites.
Is it easy to follow ?
The Trail is clearly signed, and waymarked with the standard National Trail acorn symbol and waymark arrows. For more details see Signing on the Trail
On Tyneside, why is it called Hadrian’s Way ?
This is the local name for what was originally a city cycleway. The name simply stuck so the Trail project decided to leave things the way they were. It is, however, still signed with the acorn symbol.
What are the best publications ?
Please refer to the publications section of the website
Is there much road walking ?
No, but do take care at the road crossings. There are several crossings along the section between Heddon-on-the-Wall and Chollerford
