Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 1–2: Wallsend to Chollerford landscape

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Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 1–2: Wallsend to Chollerford

2 days · 31.1 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance31.1 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain1,699 ft
Gain / mile55 ft
High point869 ft
Difficulty index9/100

What the Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 1–2: Wallsend to Chollerford is known for

Sections 1–2 of Hadrian's Wall Path is an official 45 km point-to-point section from Wallsend trail terminus (OSM node 448039676) to Chollerford trail-road node (OSM node 33410024).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 1–2: Wallsend to Chollerford on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 23 ft to 2,756 ft over 31.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 9.9 mi · 32%
  • Downhill 10.6 mi · 34%
  • Flat 10.6 mi · 34%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 1–2: Wallsend to Chollerford?

9 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 1–2: Wallsend to Chollerford scores 9/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much elevation gain is on the Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 1–2: Wallsend to Chollerford?

The Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 1–2: Wallsend to Chollerford climbs roughly 1,699 ft total — about 55 ft per mile, topping out near 869 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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