Will you beat the historic Hadrian's Wall?

Take on a 10 mile or 20 mile trail across the most picturesque section of this world famous landmark, built to guard the North West frontier of the Roman Empire. Skirting the Northumberland National Park, Hadrian's Wall is just under an hour from the vibrant city of Newcastle, home to a Marie Curie Hospice.

Whether you sign up to stride solo or with friends and family, Beat Hadrian's Wall will be an unforgettable experience. We'll be with you every step of the way, offering tailored training plans in the lead up to the hike and waiting for you with a glass of bubbly and medal at the finish line.

Beat the Trails for Marie Curie and help people get the best care possible, to the end.

About the route

• The route starts (and finishes) in the picturesque small town of Haltwhistle, the closest community to Hadrian's Wall.
• We'll then pass through Haltwhistle's quaint town centre, before joining the tranquil Haltwhistle Burn to head up to join 'the Wall'.
• We'll then join the most dramatic stretch of the 73-mile wall, passing Winshields Crags and Cawfields Lake among others.
• The routes along and around Hadrian's Wall will be peppered with dramatic crags and ancient roman ruins.
• The trail will end with a tranquil return down Haltwhistle Burn where you'll be awarded with your Beat the Trails medal and a well-earned glass of fizz!

Route difficulty

Route difficulty level

• The rugged stone covered short sharp ascents and descents along Hadrians Wall can provide a challenge, but in general the routes would be classed as a moderate difficulty level for participants arriving trained and prepared to walk these distances, gradients and types of terrain.

Difficulty level

• 10 miles: 2/10
• 20 miles: 4/10
• (1 Being equal to walking a flat riverside walk, 10 being equal to climbing a UK mountain)

Terrain

• A mix of well-maintained pavement footpaths, riverside trails, open field paths and rugged stone covered national walking trails.

The routes are subject to permission and changes. In the unlikely event of any changes, we'll be sure to let all participants know of any updates to the route.