Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 5–6: Walton to Bowness-on-Solway
~2 days · 23.9 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 5–6: Walton to Bowness-on-Solway is known for
Sections 5–6 of Hadrian's Wall Path is an official 45 km point-to-point section from Walton trail-road node (OSM node 916630609) to Bowness-on-Solway trail terminus (OSM node 9656459276).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 66 ft to 732 ft over 23.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 1.7 mi · 7%
- Downhill 5.3 mi · 22%
- Flat 16.9 mi · 71%
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 5–6: Walton to Bowness-on-Solway?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 5–6: Walton to Bowness-on-Solway scores 4/100, 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 many days does the Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 5–6: Walton to Bowness-on-Solway take?
Most backpackers hike the Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 5–6: Walton to Bowness-on-Solway in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 23.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 5–6: Walton to Bowness-on-Solway?
The Hadrian's Wall Path — Sections 5–6: Walton to Bowness-on-Solway climbs roughly 262 ft total — about 11 ft per mile, topping out near 226 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.