Hadrian's Wall Path

Jacquetta Megarry author Gordon Simm author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Rucksack Readers

Publishing:8th Sep '25

£16.99

This title is due to be published on 8th September, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Hadrian's Wall Path cover

Hadrians Wall Path runs for 85 miles from coast to coast along the line of the Roman Wall completed in AD122 under the Emperor Hadrian. This National Trail crosses northern England from Irish Sea to North Sea and offers many chances to look at the forts, milecastles and interpretation centres within this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy a classic week's walking.

The route is clearly waymarked and well supported by public transport. This guidebook is almost unique in giving equal priority to walking the route from west-to-east as east-to-west.  It explains clearly the pros and cons of each direction. This book provides all you need to plan and enjoy a classic week's walking in a compact package:

  • detailed west-to-east and east-to-west route descriptions updated in mid-2025
  • detailed mapping at 1:50,000 with miles numbered in both directions
  • history and anatomy of the Wall, with details of forts and visitor centres
  • wildlife explained and illustrated for the various habitats
  • information about public transport and travel
  • lavishly illustrated, with 100 colour photos
  • on rainproof paper.
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The guide is profusely illustrated with attractive page layouts that combine text with fine colour photographs and panels on features of interest.

There are now a considerable number of guides to Hadrian’s Wall Path, but this one rates highly for its convenience of use, its attractive format, and the clear presentation of the route and other information.

-- Ken Falconer * Strider *

I was most impressed by this guide. It has a wealth of information, provided more detail, and filled in more gaps in my knowledge than I thought was possible.

It is clearly well researched and basing the guide on a West to East journey is clearly novel, as many start the walk from the East, but does not detract from the benefits whichever direction you choose … A worthy purchase for anyone interested in Hadrian’s Wall or Roman Britain.

-- Anthony Barrable * Compass Sport, Vol 32 issue 3, p

ISBN: 9781913817312

Dimensions: 220mm x 130mm x 8mm

Weight: 200g

96 pages

Revised and extended, with new mapping