Hadrian's Wall Path

by Anthony Burton, Graeme Peacock (Photographer)

Hadrian’s Wall Path is an 84-mile footpath linking Wallsend, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with Bowness-on-Solway on England’s west coast. For its greater part, the Path follows the historic line of Hadrian’s Wall. The only National Trail to lie within a World Heritage Site, it offers many opportunities to explore the fascinating history of four centuries of Roman rule. This official guide to the Path contains the entire route split into convenient sections; precise route descriptions and Ordnance Survey maps for each section, marked with points of special interest; walks to and from major archaeological sites off the main route; background information on archaeology, history, wildlife, and geology; details on public transportation and villages on or near the route with facilities for walkers, including accommodations; and a superb selection of color photos.

Genres: Travel, Walking, History, Archaeology, Reference

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Born in 1934 Anthony Burton is an author and broadcaster who specialises mostly in industrial and transport history since his first book in the area, The Canal Builders, was published in 1972. As well as canals, railways and other forms of transport, his interests also include the countryside and landscape history.

Reviews

[Laura Freeland]

Using this book to plan our cycling trip. This is longer and more detailed than the Cicerone Hadrian's Cycleway book. I like the Cicerone book for its focus on cycling and best options for the type of trip you want.

I think this will be a good companion when I am actually on the trip and want more details re the sites I am visiting.

[Craig]

A read through of this will hopefully prove to be useful in our run at the end of the month. It sounds like it should be a great route.

[Netty]

Used it for planning our trip, great maps