Reflections
Hadrian's Way is a National trail that is very well-maintained and signposted. It is a route anyone could do and can be tailored to suit your fitness level. Many companies will transport your baggage so you only need to carry a day pack. Carrying a heavy pack made the middle section very hard going. The weather changed by the hour so clothing for all eventualities is important. I used a woolly hat and gloves in July! The taxi fare in Caraw to the pub was very expensive so much better to organise food at the B&B and they have a drinks licence too. The Wallsend at Bowness on Solway gave more of a sense of occasion than the Wallsend at Newcastle. We met a lot of people walking it in 9 days, I think 6 would have been better for us so we could have taken more time in the middle section (adding an overnight stop near twice brewed). I'd recommend it as a lovely way to see the area.