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Hadrian's Wall Path — Hike the historic frontier of the Roman Empire - Day 1

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Hadrian's Wall Path — Hike the historic frontier of the Roman Empire - Day 1

Dom Icely and Frederick Icely planned a hike

February 8, 2026

Hadrian's Wall Path — Hike the historic frontier of the Roman Empire - Day 1

Hard

12:34

48.6km

3.9km/h

320m

210m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Your route passes through protected areas

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Most people would complete this in 2-4 days

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128 m

Bowness-on-Solway

Highlight • Natural Monument

The village of Bowness-on-Solway marks the western end of Hadrian’s Wall. Situated within the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village also marks the start/finish of the Hadrian’s …

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2.48 km

Molly's Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lovely, sheltered section of the Hadrian's Wall Path takes you between the village of Port Carlisle and the Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park. Spring and summer are particularly beautiful …

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9.58 km

Burgh Marsh

Highlight • Natural

The wide, open expanse of Burgh Marsh is a glorious landscape. Birdwatchers will revel at the sights to the north, whilst fans of Lakeland will be treated to a superb …

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12.8 km

Statue of Edward I

Highlight • Monument

Edward I died of dysentery whilst camping on nearby Burgh Marsh in July 1307. He had gathered his men to cross into Scotland and deal with the rebellion of Robert …

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13.3 km

St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally built in the 12th century on the remains and with stones from the Roman fort of Aballava, part of Hadrian's Wall, King Edward I died near this site in …

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15.5 km

St Mary's Church, Beaumont

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St Mary’s church was built out of stones from Hadrian’s Wall by the Normans in 1296 on the site of a turret. A notable feature of the church are two …

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25.1 km

Carlisle Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in 1092 by William II, Carlisle Castle was the main fortress on England’s northwestern border with Scotland until the crowns of both countries were united in 1603. According to …

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25.6 km

Carlisle Cathedral

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Carlisle Cathedral was founded as an Augustinian priory in 1122 and became a cathedral in 1133. Whilst Carlisle is the second smallest of England's ancient cathedrals, it is not short …

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27.5 km

Rickerby Park War Memorial

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Rickerby Park is part of a gorgeous stretch of greenspaces along the River Eden, which meanders through the heart of Carlisle. It's a traditional Victorian parkland, which can easily be …

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48.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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17.7 km

16.5 km

7.67 km

3.63 km

2.75 km

378 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

15.1 km

8.82 km

4.96 km

2.14 km

1.68 km

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Hadrian's Wall Path — Hike the historic frontier of the Roman Empire - Day 1

Bowness-on-Solway

Molly's Path

Burgh Marsh

Statue of Edward I

St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands

St Mary's Church, Beaumont

Carlisle Castle

Carlisle Cathedral

Rickerby Park War Memorial

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