Walking Weekend Hadrian’s Wall and Gilsland Spa

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Friday 20 September 2019 16:00 - Sunday 22 September 2019

(2 nights)

From £179.00

Listed by Spice Manchester

Overview

Hadrian’s Wall is the most famous and impressive Roman fortification in the Roman Empire. The wall stretches 73 miles from coast to coast and was begun in AD122 under the command of Emperor Hadrian to mark the northern limit of the mighty Roman Empire. It may come as a surprise to some to know that it is not just a wall, there are numerous forts, mile castles, bridges, roads, towns, dwellings and temples. Today nearly 2000 years later, much of it still remains, so much so that it is now designated a World Heritage site. The best preserved sections of the wall lie between Lanercost Priory in the West and Chesters Cavalry Fort in the East and it is no coincidence that this also happens to encompass the wildest, most inaccessible and arguably the most beautiful landscape with dramatic ridges, open moors, long escarpments, lochs and deep river valleys. The walking programme will concentrates on the very finest sections of the wall and the surrounding area. Our hotel for the trip is the comfortable Gilsland Spa which with ensuite rooms, well stocked bar and hearty food is ideally located just a mile from the wall itself.

Includes

2 nights accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 days of guided walks with a choice of walks each day  

Extras

Cost of local transport to walks

Location & Itinerary

Is this for me?

On each day we will provide a minimum of two walks on each day,so you can choose how you are feeling on the day and select the walk that suits you best! These walks will be led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10 or more miles with 2000+ft of ascent, and a gentler walk of 6-9 miles with less ascent.

Travel & Stay

The Gilsland Hotel has an elevated position above the valley, which gives you have access to 140 acres of peaceful park and woodland the hotel grounds offer but provides extensive views over the unspoilt countryside beyond! Couple that with its comfy bar, coffee shop and restaurant as well as large function rooms. All the en-suite bedrooms are comfortable and well equipped with colour television and drinks making facilities. All in all, this makes an ideal base for our weekend.

Getting There

Hotel Address: Gilsland Spa Hotel, Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7AR Tel: 01697 747 203

Directions: 

From M6: Leave the M6 at Junction 43 and travel for 16 miles (bypassing Brampton en-route) to turn left on to the B6318 signed Gilsland. At the T-junction turn left again to the village of Gilsland, then follow signs through the village for Gilsland Spa, the hotel is just 1 mile from the village.

From M1: Leave the A1 (M) at Junction 65 and continue onto the A1 signposted Newcastle, Gateshead. After 9 miles at the roundabout junction with the A69 take the first exit signosted Hexham. Now drive for 36 miles to turn right Turn right onto the B630 (signposted Greenhead) and then Turn left onto Greenhead Bank - B6318. After 2 miles Turn left into Gilsland,Brampton and then follow signs through the village for Gilsland Spa, the hotel is just 1 mile from the village

By Train: The nearest main line station is Carlisle (15 miles away). Branch line trains then run to Haltwhistle which is a 10 minute taxi ride away from the hotel: Turnbull Taxis Ltd‎, Haltwhistle, 01434 320105 Mitchell’s Taxis, Gilsland 01697 747338

Availability & Pricing

TypePrice
Member Double Share£179.00Available
Member Twin Share£179.00Available
Member Single£219.00Available
Member Double for Sole£229.00Sold Out
Guest Double Share£199.00Sold Out
Guest Twin Share£199.00Sold Out

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Gilsland Spa Hotel, Gilsland on Hadrian's Wall, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7AR

Host & Everything Else

All walks are weather dependent

Maps: The map you would need for this event is: O.S. 1:25,000 OL 43 Hadrians Wall.

This event is organised and supplied by WalkWise UK Ltd, whose terms and conditions apply, (obtainable on request or click on this link) and for whom your local SPICE group acts as an agent. Those booking enter into a contract directly with WalkWise UK Ltd. For availability and bookings contact your local SPICE group directly.

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