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.



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