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Newly opened in 2003, the Hadrian's Wall footpath is a great
excursion into the past. Stroll with us in the present along this
ancient monument, now a world heritage site, discovering along the
way what it was like to be a roman legionnaire, posted to the most
Northerly frontier of the empire - the wearing of leather skirts
is optional!
We begin our trek at either Segedunum, Wallsend or Bowness on Solway
by getting our "Trail Passport's" stamped. We then follow the trail
collecting a further 5 stamps from various points along the way,
qualifying us for our certificate and badge of completion.
The national trail follows the course of Hadrian's wall as closely
as possible for most of it's length and on our trek we will visit
the forts of Segedunum, Chester's, Housestead's Vindolanda and Birdoswald
together with a visit to beautiful, historic market town of Hexham
with it's wonderful medieval Abbey and old Gaol.
At various strategic points we will meet our support vehicle which
will provide us with hot / cold drinks, snack's & lunch. It carries
back up 1st aid supplies for foot repairs and is also only a mobile
phone call away should we require it in an emergency or for the
very tired and weary!
You are escorted by Andy, our senior instructor - a veteran of
over 75 end to end crossing's and counting!
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