Hadrian's Wall Run Short Break

Enjoy a short break, tackling two days of running from Lanercost to Chollerford along Hadrian's Wall. With accommodation, luggage transfer, maps and guidebooks.

About this route

This condensed trail running holiday is the perfect way to explore the Roman frontier of Hadrian’s Wall even if you only have a few days to spare. Between Chesters Fort in the village of Chollerford and the ruined priory at Lanercost, this short break follows the most dramatic section of Hadrian’s Wall, running in the footsteps of the Roman legionaries.

This tour takes in the most important archaeological dig sites, as well as plenty of excellent scenery, effectively packing this walk with countless discoveries within just a few days. As well as the Roman forts of Chesters, Housesteads, Vindolanda and Birdoswald, this section of the trail also boasts a range of Saxon burial cists, medieval shielings and even the Temple of Mithras, giving keen historians plenty to discover along the way.

Code	Tour	Duration	Difficulty	Price per person
R-HWPSB	From Chollerford to Lanercost	3 nights, 2 days running	Easy	£265
R-HWPSB-D	From Chollerford to Lanercost Dog friendly	3 nights, 2 days running	Easy	£265
R-HWPSB(R)	From Lanercost to Chollerford Reverse tour	3 nights, 2 days running	Easy	£265
R-HWPSB(R)-D	From Lanercost to Chollerford Dog friendly Reverse tour	3 nights, 2 days running	Easy	£265

Start

Travel to Chollerford where your first night's accommodation has been booked

Day 1

Chollerford to Once Brewed. 12 miles (19km) / 1558 ft (475 m) ascent

Day 2

Once Brewed to Lanercost. 14.5 miles (23km) / 1089 ft (332 m) ascent

Finish

Depart from Lanercost after breakfast

Your Itinerary

This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.

Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.

The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.

Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:

A note about transfers

£35.00 per person / per night

£28.00 per person / per night

You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

£50.00 per person / per night

Price on request

What's included?

3 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms (where available) in selected B&B’s, hotels, inns and guesthouses along the trail, or a short distance away via taxi provided at our expense.
Breakfast each day.
Door to door luggage transfer.
Maps with the route marked on and a guidebook or route notes describing the trail.
An information pack containing an itinerary, instructions on how to find your accommodation each night and a kit list.
Detailed travel instructions on how to get to the start of your holiday and back from the end of it.

Extra Nights & Rest Days

If you would like to add extra nights into your holiday to explore Hadrian's Wall and the surrounding areas more thoroughly, there are plenty of excellent destinations along the trail for you to choose from.

For runners interested in history, consider staying an extra night in Chollerford and explore the Chesters Roman Fort, a cavalry fort established in the 2nd century to guard the bridge over the North Tyne River. There are still plenty of remains to be seen here, including the ornate headquarters building, the commanding officers' residence, the barrack buildings and the military bath-house. The site also has a unique museum that contains some of the finest Roman artefacts to be found anywhere in Britain, as well as the award-winning Chesters Walled Garden that features plants that would have been common at the time of the Roman occupation of the area.

Once Brewed is another good choice for a rest day, particularly if you're looking for a quiet place in which to relax. The village is nestled in some of the most beautiful countryside along the trail and would be perfect for a gentle jog around the local area to get you warmed up for the rest of your holiday. The Twice Brewed Inn is a famous pub that also makes its home here, and is a great place to unwind at the end of the day and enjoy some delicious food and drinks.

You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

£50.00 per person / per night

Price on request

Tour Facts

Total distance: 26.5 miles (42.5 km)
Duration: 3 nights, 2 days running
Minimum daily distance: 12 miles (19 km)
Maximum daily distance: 14.5 miles (23 km)
Code: R-HWPSB Grade: Easy
Season: 2nd January - 24th December
Start of holiday: Chollerford
End of holiday: Lanercost

Route Profile

Travel Information

Useful information and travel links that will assist you in your plans to travel to the start of the holiday and back from the end of it are sent to you with your full tour pack. A summary is given below:

By Air - The most convenient major city and international airports are Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

By Rail - The nearest rail station to the start of the trail (Chollerford) is at Hexham (about 6 miles away). The nearest rail station to the end of the trail (Lanercost) is at Brampton (about 4 miles away).

By Bus - Various bus services run to Chollerford, including from Hexham. Unfortunately, no buses run from Lanercost, so a taxi will be required.

From London - Trains run from London Kings Cross station (and occasionally London St Pancras International) to Newcastle. From there a bus/taxi will be required to Chollerford.

Return To The Start - The easiest way to return to the start of the trail is to take a taxi from Lanercost to Brampton rail station. From there catch the train to Hexham, where a bus/taxi will be required to Chollerford.

Weather Information

To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:

MetCheck - This website allows you to look up detailed weather information for specific locations as far as six months in advance.
Met Office - This website shows regional area forecasts a few days in advance, with a general UK forecast description of up to 30 days in advance.
Mountain Forecast - This website shows what the forecast is like up on specific hills and fells, and offers forecasts a few days in advance.

Hadrian's Wall Run Short Break

About this route

Dog friendly tours available

Reverse tours available

Walking tours available

Holiday highlights

Available tours