Following The Roman Wall Offical Film | Hadrian's Wall National Trail | Full Hadrian's Wall Path

A full-length film following the Hadrian's Wall National Trail path in July 2014, highlighting the key archaeological and geographical features. Abbie and Pearl begin rather sceptical about the whole thing, but will the mysterious wonder of Northumberland change their mind? Watch to find out!
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00:00 - Intro
03:32 - Day One, Newcastle to Newburn
22:43 - Day Two, Newburn to Chollerford
36:37 - Day Three, Chollerford to Greenhead
48:54 - Day Four, Greenhead to Crosby-On-Eden
59:16 - Day Five, Crosby-On-Eden to The Solway Firth
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[@stevo728822]

This video is better than anything on BBC or ITV.

[@billiebluesheepie2907]

I walked this trail in 2011, and loved it. I didn’t know at that time it would be the last backpacking trail that I would ever walk. I’m currently looking for ways to try to backpack solo in a wheelchair (with a freewheel attachment), I’ve tried cycle trails and canal towpaths, but it’s not the same.

[@smokie33]

Hi. Have you been able to get to do any trails with what you call a freewheel attachment?

[@soukous70]

I walked this trail from june 4th to june 14th 2016,it was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! Not a drop of rain the whole way,not a single foot blister,and my accommodation was superb every time.I even stayed at that little chapel in Bowness,which was exiting,because I saw it in this video first! Never got lost,either,which was a big concern,but my map,and the acorn signs kept me om path all the way through! TRULY a remarkable experience,I shall never forget it. Thanks,Abbie,for giving me a great pre-walk preview of the remarkable,once in a lifetime walk!

[@bianchikat]

I just watched this the fourth of yr videos in a week! I live not far from wallsend on the coast. It is an industrial and archaeological area and the route into Newcastle is a godsend for walking and biking and avoiding traffic. I travel on it all through the seasons and its beautiful to observe the ever changing landscape and regeneration. A lovely round trip is via the Tyne pedestrian tunnel to Gateshead and to return along the Hadrian Way. These routes are a blessing and provide a balance between nature and urbanisation. This area had such an important role in the industrial development of the UK and the world.

[@davidwilliams3856]

A tip if you are thinking of doing it. Walk from west to east. the prevailing wind (and rain) will be on you back, not in your face. Its a great trail.

[@turtlemummatreks9786]

Lovely to see 18 year old Abbie and her mum creating memories. Thanks for the video, history and trail tips.

[@phoenixrising6245]

Abbie sure is a daughter to be proud of!

[@TheRustyLM]

So fun to have discovered your channel! Thank you!!!!

[@ndotgw]

Thanks for making this documentary, very well done! And an excellent virtual journey for one who probably won't make it across the water... :E - Utah, USA

[@jez750]

Excellent. Well done ladies. I love Hadrian's wall and have walked along the best part (Sycamore gap to Housesteads fort) several times. My feet are aching after watching the film 😉

[@susanbrown2909]

The new bridge..a dollop of concrete. Amazing how you can go from eye sore areas to beautiful part.

[@solsticemeows]

Everything architectural before 1900 is magnificent. Almost everything after is average or an eye sore.

[@matthewbryant958]

I live just down the road not even a mile away from sycamore gap the tree absolutely brilliant. Living in a Rural area surrounded by history nothing beats it

[@flyingarborist9732]

Really good to watch, thank you for making it :)

[@ChristianMeermann]

I walked this trail in July 2014, too. So we might have met there. But I don't think we have because I am pretty sure would remember two ladies fumbling with video and photography gear. Another great trip down memory lane. Thank you again.

[@alanedwards476]

Thank you for making this wonderful film, i appreciate all your hard work ! I have subscribed to your channel and i am looking forward to watching all your other films/documentaries.

[@deborahlanemcguire4315]

Thanks, Abbie, for directing me to this documentary-lovely!

[@PapaGolf26]

Abbie thank you for another great film..very well done..:-)..im from Newcastle but now live in Canada!!..brings back some very happy times,as do your other films..the route starts by following the river Tyne ..because the true line of Hadrians Wall is under the main road leading out of Newcastle..(B6813 this is also the reason why you follow this road).im sure you would have complained then..lol..as this road is extremely busy,they took the route following the river as a much safer way.the Swan Hunters shipyard closed many years before you made this film...i have to admit i did cringe alot everytime you mentioned Segedunm..but hey it is Latin after all..also it was a great surprise to see an old school,and Cadet friend still working at Housesteads..Andrew Poad..very best wishes to you Andrew,keep up the great work you all do..once again Abbie thank you..keep em coming..:-))

[@smokie33]

Interesting.

[@Stargate294]

As an American, I can't fathom going all that distance to the UK to do the 84 miles and then on the trail opting out of seeing 3 of the largest sites/forts along the route because they are not 'on our schedule'? Since the trail is not that challenging physically, without visiting the historical landmarks, what's the point?

[@diedertspijkerboer]

Am watching this after having watched several of your more recent vids. At 48 minutes in, I finally spot that bit of kit that has become a hallmark of so many of your walks: your hat with sunglasses on top! I'm wondering if it makes its first appearance here.

[@papabeepbeep2727]

Doing this in September 2019, except going from West to East. Thanks for a wonderful preview. Papa, North Carolina

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Stoked for you!! Enjoy!!

[@pilgrimhiker2768]

After walking it (twice) this was a fantastic video to bring all the painful memories back. Had such a professional feel to it. Well done!!

[@flygreybird]

I know this is a really old (yet exceptionally good) video but I'm just watching it now as research because I'm planning this walk myself. I'm from Wallsend and I want to add a few facts about something close to my heart for any other latecomers who may see it: the Quayside kittiwake colony. They certainly may look like herring gulls from a distance but kittiwakes are much smaller, less numerous in the UK, and are only here for part of the year. They are also easy to identify because they are onomatopoeically named - their call sounds like 'kittiwake'. The kittiwake colony that you passed on the Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside is the furthest inland colony of kittiwakes in the world. They usually nest only on the coast. The colony you identified on the Tyne Bridge are part of the group, with another part of it nesting each year on the ledges of the Baltic (the flour mill turned art gallery). In fact, if you enter the Baltic (which is free) and take the glass lifts to level 4, there is a terrace where you can get very close to the bird nests and also get some gorgeous views over Tyneside while you're there.

[@victoriaaletaaustria2817]

How young is your Mom, she's smazing! Nice to have your Mom on trips. You made a nice recount of your Hadrisn Wall trek annotating history about places. Unlike others who just showed the wall. It's also a famous trek with reward of indulgence fron God if one finished the Camino trek to Santiago de Campostela in Spain. But I believed one has to carry light, there's a service I think to bring your bigger luggages to accommodations, with nice sceneries one passed by.

[@michaelpilling9659]

I've only walked a small section of wall whilst navigating The Pennine Way in 1979. Well done you two. Nice to see Pearl again. The film was excellent especially after you changed the camera. Superb commentary. Thank you for taking me along.

[@patrickmoore2031]

Nice job Abbie. Looking forward to the ones I haven't seen yet.

[@bunnydaduk]

Great watch thanks to you and Pearl for sharing. There are parts of the wall that are still in clear view around 3 miles before Heddon on the wall. In Fenham, Denton Burn (close to Scotswood where you were) and Dumpling Hall

[@rodhepplewhite9722]

Just enjoyed your Hadrian's Wall path walk and you've convinced me of two things: I'll walk west to east and I'll only walk the central section, probably between Newtown and Chollerford and over 3 days so that I can soak things in. I'm aiming for June 2020 for my Hadrian's Walk walk.

[@margarethughes3763]

Hope you make it. After lockdown, good luck.

[@bianchikat]

yeah I did it west to east as I live on the Northumberland coast in 2019. Didn't get lost sunny all the way. accommodation was great. You're right the central section is the best..lot of road and cattle..

[@kenwbrenner]

Nicely done. Enjoyed the narration and the detailed look at the trail. Thanks!

[@steveo330uk]

Brilliant vid Abbie. I have never done the whole walk before but done some sections. I live in Lemington, a part you past, so I grew up around parts of the wall and I’m fascinated by its history. I will defiantly be watching more of your vids for ideas of places to go. Great work 😊

[@Ericidryfly]

Very nice. shared with family who I am trying to persuade to do this hike in September.

[@amanitamuscaria7500]

Very interesting. Well done Abbie and mum.

[@Wild-Camping-Geordie]

Sadly the start of the trail doesn't follow the course of the Wall, as you pointed out, If the trail was routed on the course if the Wall, it would make more sense, as you would see an uncovered part of the Wall at Shields Road , Byker. Also a small point, the Wall starts in the river Tyne and a branch wall you walked past joins the wall of the fort 🙂. Excellent video as always 👍

[@ExplorerJust]

Brilliant Video! I just walked the route (opposite direction to you) a few weeks ago (November 2018). The walk was fantastic, although I did it a little too fast to take in many of the views and visitor attractions - so I'm heading back next year to do it again. Thanks for posting ;-)

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Congrats on your walk! So cool you are doing it again too!

Nice trail and it was so nice getting to know a bit about the other people doing it too...

[@EHughes0658]

Well done Abbie and Mum! I'm not sure I'd want to walk the entire length, as there's just too much road. I walked a 26 mile section of it in 2017, mostly along the Whin Sill from East to West as part of a long distance charity walk (as staff) and I really enjoyed it. I also ran 20 miles on an out-and-back on it the day before the walk took place which was fab. So at least I can say I have done probably the most beautiful part of it :)

[@DavidKotschessa]

This was lovely! Thank you.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

+David Kotschessa Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kiltedkelt]

Abbie, I really enjoyed watching this. Your smile is so addictive. Great vlog.

[@Benjaminyates1984]

Awesome vid, great trail andgood message about boots too. I did this trail wearing fell running trainers and fell shoes are my go to footware now.

[@rossdivinagracia637]

I love your smile Abbey every time you identify those birds chirping around. 😍

[@michaelreese3398]

That was a really great watch..Good job! :-)

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks Michael! Really appreciate the feedback :)

[@michaelreese3398]

Song Thrush Productions | Abbie Barnes Anytime! (y)

[@modestadventurers]

Very well done!

[@ingridmcdonald7901]

I walked the trail in 2018 in 6 days. I wish I had taken a few more days to enjoy all that beautiful countryside. I may revisit with others in the future!

[@thetommiegods]

Dudes i gained so many tips from this - you guys are so cool - thanks

[@jasonpag1]

Thank you Abbie, very informative.

[@diedertspijkerboer]

About navigation without a compass: you can also use a watch. set the watch (in your mind) to the nearest whole hour and point the hour handle at the sun. the direction midway between the hour and minute handles is south. For example : when it's 16:00, south is in the direction of the number 2 on your watch. Note that this method only works from 7:00 to 17:00.

[@highlandexplorer990]

Looks like a wonderful Place. Have a great weekend 😀, Brian and Sah

[@paularmstrong8356]

I have been watching a lot of these videos and settles down to this one tonight. Then at 6.37mins in there is my wonderful Mother in Law Brenda by the Metro doors :-)

[@maxinedefty9390]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you

[@payne02000]

Great video, I hope to do this walk soon 👍

[@andygrayson7485]

Nice video, well done 👍👍👍

[@davidjenkins351]

Hi Abbie I'm thinking of walking the wall when lockdown is over great videos keep up with the good work

[@carlrichardson8748]

Thank you again.One of the most helpful videos i have researched. I plan to do this in around April/May next year, one of my daughters is going to join me on this trip.(part due to work commitments) I will be following it up with the Cotswold Way. Will you be doing this trail sometime in the future. I was hopping one of my friends would come, but as it's so far away(other side of World) and planing 3 Months to be away, so hopping met someone who is interested in doing both and some others while i am there. I have ordered the Hilleberg Enan 1 man tent after watching your Video on the your Akto, this one should be good to use back in OZ as well. I plan to buy the Jetboil in England. Have most of my gear mostly light weight as possible. I am looking at a new back pack as the one i use here well be on small size as mainly used for only one night trips. Going to see if anyone has the you recommended as I like to try on first. So Happy Trails and watch out for the yellow snow

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks for the comment. Sounds like you have an exciting adventure ahead. Enjoy the Cotswolds also!

[@iainjohnston2801]

Absolutely perfect

[@fionadent7800]

Good to see the route and find out which bit to miss (Wallsend to central Newcastle). Pleased that Abbie has motion control on more recent videos - Im feeling a bit sea sick!

[@GRA.L1981]

this channel is brilliant mate, inspirational... we have been to a few places you have visited, have you ever visited the hillfort at Herefordshire beacon? it is 2 and a half hours away from us but i feel the need to get up there, i would love to do some longer walks that involve a bit of wild camping but we have got 3 kids under 7 so maybe hold of for a couple more years... just wanted to say thankyou for all your top uploads really, cheers!

[@terrypatterson1481]

Hi Abby, the actual Roman walls end is located in the Burns Closes in Wallsend- The Swan Hunter shipyards along with many others on the River Tyne closed in the late 1980's.

[@kostas6621]

Thank you so much!! now i can go :)

[@margarethughes3763]

Wish I could do that walk, it was a great video.

[@Martycycleman]

Well Abbie that was worth watching not just for the walk but also the people you included. I'm not sure If would include the first bit from Walls End. I think I would just drop down from Newcastle Station to the Tyne.

[@RubenStorm]

This was a great documentation of a beautiful walk.... I really enjoyed watching it. If you're doing it again, give me a call. I might walk with you..... Greetings from Germany

[@pawelsawicki7003]

Amazing series

[@terrypatterson1481]

If you ever go there again, look out for the Willie's carved in the wall apparently phallic symbols were common in Roman times.

[@kopynd1]

29.20 thats the road you take on your journey via motorcycle, you can notch up 130 mph, I have done it tons of times on the military road, but at 60mph, from heddon to bridisleford about 25miles roman nulli secundus

[@Greenpig87]

Hay finished the swcp in 2022 now planing this walk thanks for the vides 👍🤘👌

[@alanmichaellincoln]

Thumbs up to Elizabeth & Doug Comer

[@shelleygibbons1065]

Beautiful Thanks so much Just majestic I love love love history too

[@garyhertswildcamper8958]

Hello Abbie, and pearl. i'm inclined to agree with you pearl. re, whys a national trail more like a tarmac road? it should be clearly defined somewhere that the first bit is more like a cycle path. im familiar with both cycling and hiking. and the essential difference is the preferred surface you would like to be travelling on, tarmac is a killer on the feet, for those who dont know. This is one of the reasons i coined the phrase 'Hycleing' its not in the O E D as yet, but it basically means walking with the aid of a bike to carry gear, and the option to cycle if need be. various down sides, like bike maintenance, and 'BLOODY KISSING GATES' {sorry) went into a rant myself there. as for traffic noise. 4 words 'leeds and liverpool canal'. The western/liverpool side, seems to meet half the motorways in the north west. but the eastern side, Yorkshire. is like entering the garden of eden, from a Hyclist point of view. peace and harmony resume. nice scenery through out the whole 127 miles though. so i guess thats life really, no where is perfect, and i can understand Dave Urwin being offended. i'm the eternal diplomat me. as for your Abbie, ive told her before, shes an excellent role model for women/girls. but doesn't enter into the whole waving a flag thing, saying "come on girls, look at me, we should all do this". it seems odd to me that she doesnt have more views on her vids? but maybe true outdoorsy people are out there doing it, and don't wanna watch a vid about something they already know. but we're told youtube will live forever, so maybe its just not her time to be famous yet. I'm actually planning a trip on the wolds way, (hycling of course) i got the idea from one of Abbies vids. Abbie, dont spose you counted the kissing gates on that trail by chance? i didnt see to many in your footage. ok, enough about me, and enough praise for you. Gary.

[@Saulunderwood]

Hi Abbie love your videos and what your doing to get people out and about I work at a girls school in Hertfordshire during mental health week I always get some pupils outside and show how to enjoy nature and the great outdoors do you or would you consider doing a talk showing some pictures and telling of your experiences to a group of girls. Cheers Saul

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Hey Saul, if you think it would work, I could always come down and give one of my talks to your school. Drop me an email if you'd like to explore taking this further :) [e-mail]

[@soukous70]

Great film,thank you for sharing this!! I am currently planning the full walk,probably in may 2016,and it was good to see this. I plan on a solo walk,and,frankly,was made a bit worried by the occasional moment when you actually got lost! Is it actually that easy to stray from the path?

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

soukous70 Thanks for your comment. It can be a little tricky in places, simply because many farmers don't keep the signs up to date, and move paths without re-driecting. Basically, if you are in a field, keep your wits about you!

[@soukous70]

Well,darn those tricksy farmers! I will keep that in mind,and many thanks for your response,AND the magnificent video!

[@soukous70]

+Abbie Barnes | Song Thrush Productions I'm officially starting the walk in 11 days! Wish me luck,and thanks for the inspiring video,Abbie and Pearl! You're lucky to not have to pay trans-Atlantic airfaire to do it,OUCH! If I may say,I think that Pearl's comments on the slightly unremarkable scenery of the Newcastle part of the trail is actually the reason I chose to start in the east. Seems like if I started in the west,the all-too-familiar-to-me industrial landscape such as Newcastle would have been an anticlimactic end to an otherwise lovely walk. So thanks for letting me hear honest commentary.

[@pawoutdoors9290]

Awesome. It’s on my bucket list. Sadly there will be some people who graffiti. Your selection of music is great.

[@MrOj53]

Stay Wild!!

[@chefbongocrazy]

At time 19.33 I think the tree with fruits, is a walnut tree...!

[@TheNimshew]

English Walnut

[@ronwilkinson5158]

Another great watch thank you, what has your Mum got in the gooutdoors bag?

[@Road38910]

Great vid, just a small point of information. The locals pronounce it 'Bruff by Sands' despite what the road sign says 🤪. English is a crazy language...!

[@TheChrisallman]

I've watched a lot of your videos Abbie and it's a little odd to see you sat in a pub in Newburn that used to be my local pub at one point in my life. I must admit that being a Newcastle lad all of my life I did have a little laugh to myself while you were complaining about having to walk through the lovely sights and sounds of Wallsend 😂 I'd definitely give that stage of the walk a dodge myself 😂😂😂 Not exactly a highlight of the walk.

[@titfat]

Hi Abbie, I am doing this walk with a mate from America next July, It will be my first long walk, could you tell me the best route map and information book to take please just to give me some help, Thank you Abbie.

[@MoohaTTV]

If you had to hike it again, would you go west to east or east to west?

[@SgtPepper4140]

What policies do the museums have on backpacks? Is there a place to leave them or do you have to carry them round?

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

+Dominic Adams Hi, thanks for your comment. Most will allow you to leave your pack somewhere - would alway recommend speaking with someone via the phone just to find out, as each museum has different policies.

[@bobratliff4402]

Abbie, do you do any Wild Camping/Hiking?

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

We didn't on this trail but yes, I do, personally :)

[@cullercoatswebsite]

I did wonder why a lot of good Roman forts were missed out. Starting with Arbeia ... The main purpose of the walk it's not a race.

[@Ronnie.1849]

Is Hexham to Carlisle doable with a 6 year old. I was born in Hexham and raised in Carlisle. I’m also an ex soldier but I don’t know the route and I’m not said 6 year old. I’m having 7 days at it with a combination of bnbs, camp sites with a night of wild camping thrown in. Any feedback be great?.

[@Lee-70ish]

Too much road noise for me to do the whole thing I'd have to start further down.

[@royfr8136]

13:44 AGREED

[@lntkernow]

Did you guys do it backwards?

[@peesua]

You were so young looking in this video.

[@andys121.]

the Highlevel bridge is the oldest one , that ugly bridge is the redheugh bridge :)

[@PappiGojan]

nice documentary! I wonder where would you be with out your mom guiding the way ;)

[@gerardjones7881]

I'd wild camp the whole trip. Heart condition prevents any future adventures.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Puffing Billy is the world's oldest surviving steam locomotive, constructed in 1813-1814 by William Hedley. Stevenson built The Rocket.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Syney Harbour bridge is a copy of the Tyne Bridge.

No it's not, Sydney Harbour Bridge was started building before the Tyne Bridge was completed. take a look at the arch anchor points on both bridges, you'll see a big difference.

[@loopylou]

Surprisingly straight wall for one so old. Then again it was the Romans I suppose.

[@MJG70]

i have never seen this.

[@deanmc178]

well done ,, shame theres so much road walking , but hey thats the new age

[@andybanjo7530]

Prince of these stock wood gap

[@royfr8136]

i LIKE HOW THE AMERICANS HAD SUBTITLES...(YES, I KNOW IT WAS WINDY)

[@deanmc178]

the 28th of may is my birthday ,,

[@Nancy-um9us]

You’re pronouncing burgh by sands wrong, it’s actually pronounced ‘bruff-by-sands’. Also why did you work on the road from Drumburgh to Bowness because the actually path does not go on the road nearly as much

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Well, I can't claim to be a local so mistakes happen! That's part of the fun in exploring new places :) And I can't remember exactly why! Ill look at my notes and see what I wrote about out walk. Thanks!

[@DWinegarden2]

I like this video, a friend of mine made this walk. I just wonder how this wall could keep anyone out! It's more like a stone fence.

[@kanie1972]

What a great film, Im from Newcastle doing the walk in 3 weeks time but doing it from Carlisle to Newcastle for charity, hoping to be able to do it in 2 or 3 days. Thanks for this. Mick

[@petercseszarik6552]

Good cow. 😂😂😂

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

I like cows!! :)

[@tinaheron5825]

a mich shild would have made this eaiser to watch. i gave up because i could not hear the voices.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thanks for the feedback. This was before I was filming on a GoPro so I appreciate the quality is a little outdated and unprofessional.