Hadrian's Wall Cycle-Walk-Cycle

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Discover Hadrian's Wall, a wall first constructed in 120AD by order of Emperor Hadrian, that when completed stretched for 80 Roman miles coast to coast across the country. After being awarded it's World Heritage Site status in 1987 it's become a hugely popular walk because of it's grand history and stunning views. 

This challenge is a combined cycle and walking route that covers the whole course of the wall in three days. The route passes through some of Northern Britain's most beautiful scenery, and whilst walking you can enjoy some of the finest and best preserved sections of the wall.

Cycle the first part, walk the central, more mountainous and craggy section, and cycle the last part. Throughout, the scenery is impressive. A great way to do the whole length of the wall in 3 days.

Highlights

• Conquer the full length of the wall!
• Walk and bike in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, and visit a series of towers, milecastles, and forts.
• Experienced guiding & qualified mountain leaders
• Stree-free professional organisation - allowing you time to appreciate this once-in-a-lifetime experience
• Highly reputable organiser with many years of safely providing this tough challenge responsibly
• Ideal for individuals, couples & groups

Itinerary

Day 1: Thursday
Meet later in the afternoon / evening at the accommodation. Briefing with trip leader and guides in the evening.

Day 2: Friday
Transfer to start of event at Bowness-on-Solway. Cycle along Hadrian’s Wall Cycleway; taking in the Solway Firth, Carlisle, Brampton, Lanercost Priory and Gilsland to Greenhead. Transfer to accommodation.

Day 3: Saturday
Transfer to Greenhead for walking section. Walk along the most spectacular section of Hadrian’s Wall, from Greenhead to Brocolitia.

Day 4: Sunday
Transfer back to Brocolitia, with bike. Cycle through Hexham, Ovingham, and Newcastle to Wallsend. End of event: transfer to Newcastle station and return home.

What's included

• 3 nights twin room hotel accommodation
• Transfers from point of arrival and point of departure as well as during the trip to the start and finish points of your walks
• Qualified cycle guides on cycling days
• Qualified Mountain Leaders on walking days
• Breakfasts
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
• Briefing, route planning and equipment check to ensure you have everything you need
• Baggage and cycle equipment transfer
• Cycle hire available
• Option to use your own bike (mountain or trail bike)

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