England - Cumbria/Northumberland/Tyne And Wear - Hadrian's Wall Path (West To East) - Venture

Day 1 - Bowness-on-Solway To Carlisle

Easy start with flat walking along good paths and roads. Excellent views across the Solway Firth. Passes through the pretty villages of Burgh-by-Sands and Beaumont. Follows a riverside path along the River Eden to Carlisle. Visits the city centre of Carlisle and finishes at the Premier Inn Carlisle Central.

Day 2 - Carlisle To Walton

A charming walk that starts in the outskirts of Carlise. It continues through parkland to a very impressive war memorial, and then follows the River Eden for a while. There is quite a bit of field hopping involved, but the scenery is quite interesting and the route visits some pretty villages. We see the first indications of Hadrian's Wall. The day finishes at Sandysike Farm campsite with its wonderful views southwards to the Pennines.

Day 3 - Walton To Winshields

Debatebly the best and most interesting section of the Hadrian's Wall Path. After some initial field hopping after the pretty village of Walton, there are long, impressive stretches of Hadrian's Wall to inspect. There are significant ruins to view at Birdoswald. The route visits Thirlwall Castle (constructed from stones stolen from the Wall) and finishes at Winshields Farm campsite after a rollercoaster finale.

Day 4 - Winshields To Wall

A stiff initial climb up to Green Slack, the highest point on the Hadrian's Wall Path. Continues eastwards on a rollercoaster route following the Wall. Visits Sycamore Gap, that now sadly lacks the famous tree. Gives you the opportunity to say a few prayers at the Brocolitia temple. Treks to the most northerly point of the Roman empire.  Finishes the day with a semi-wildcamp on the village green at Wall (email them first - details in the Captain's Log).

Day 5 - Wall To Newcastle

A very long walk, but over fairly easy terrain. The first part of the trail involves quite a bit of field hopping and follows a busy road for an extensive period. There are great views over towards Newcastle from Heddon-on-the-Hill, before the trail drops down on to a pretty path to Newburn. There then follows a rather uneasy few miles between Newburn and Elswick (not one that I'd attempt at dusk/night). The day's marathon culminates with great views along the River Tyne to the finish line on the magnificent Newcastle Quayside.

Day 6 - Newcastle To Wallsend

A short walk starting at the stunning setting of Newcastle's Quayside. Admire the many bridges, marvellous buildings and sculptures. Follow the River Tyne downstream on a riverside trail with great views along the river. Finishes at Wallsend where there is the Segedunum Museum, a fort and the remains of some Roman baths. Go up to the 35 metre high viewpoint to get a bird's eye view of the area. A marvellous end to the Hadrian's Wall Path.