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Based in the heart of Hadrian’s Wall country, we create fun, inclusive and fully tailored tours shaped around your interests and pace, from relaxed 3-mile wanders to epic multi-day hikes. Claire is an outdoor enthusiast, certified first aider, and trainee Mountain Leader with a deep love for exploring both the familiar and hidden corners of Northumberland. She’s passionate about creating unique, welcoming tours that make everyone feel at home, weaving together stories that bring the rich history and natural beauty of the area to life. When she’s not out exploring, Claire’s likely adding to her growing collection of books she’ll definitely read one day, sampling local craft beers, or diving into creative projects—always ready for the next adventure! Originally from Yorkshire, Katie ventured into the “proper North” in 2002 and quickly fell for the sweeping horizons, rugged scenery, and rich heritage of Northumberland—and she’s called it home ever since. With a background in sports coaching and as a run leader at her local club, Katie loves supporting people of all abilities on their journeys, creating tours that are inclusive, fun, and full of discovery. Always up for an adventure, Katie is a fan of ultra races (especially the ones with plenty of snacks!). When she’s not on the trails in her trusty running shoes, you’ll find her dancing to country tunes in her cowboy boots, embracing the spirit of exploration every step of the way.

10/10/2026

Enjoy two-for-one on Hadrian’s Wall, year-round!

Two seasons, one day. Sunshine and showers, hail and rain, wind and heat, snow and drizzle. And if you’re lucky, all of the above!

It’s what makes this region so exciting. Just imagine it in sandals and a tunic.

Tip: bring an extra layer.

07/10/2026

Hadrian’s Wall challenge: bag all four trig points ✅

Trig points are dotted all over the British countryside. Built by the Ordnance Survey in the 1930s to help map Britain. Many are on high ground, which means they also make a cracking photo 📸

There are four to look out for along the Hadrian’s Wall Path, west to east:

✅ Winshield Crags
✅ Sewingshields Crags
✅ Limestone Corner
✅ Whittington Fell

And if you really want to geek out:

Winshield Crags — NY 7421 6756
Sewingshields Crags — NY 8002 7004
Limestone Corner — NY 8766 7159
Whittington Fell/Stanley Plantation — NY 9731 6899

05/10/2026

If an epic adventure on Hadrian’s Wall has been sitting on your wish list, this is your sign 👇

Women Walk the Wall returns 19–26 September 2027

Six days on Hadrian’s Wall. Seven nights of castle luxury.

One group. Two ways to walk Hadrian’s Wall.

Walk the full Hadrian’s Wall Path over six days, or choose shorter daily walks with more time to explore Roman forts, temples, museums and historic towns. Stay, eat and travel together then experience the Wall your way!

Designed and led by local guides Claire and Katie.

Included:

🏰 7 nights in a Northumberland castle
🚶‍♀️6 days of guided walking
👭 Two experienced female guides
☕️ Breakfasts and packed lunches
🍴 Family-style evening meals
🎉 3-course celebration dinner
🎁 Welcome gifts
🚌 Daily transport
🚙 Start and end transfers
🫶 Midweek leg massage
👩‍💻 Pre-trip training and support

From £1,845 pp
£100 deposit
Interest-free payment plans available
Limited places

📧 DM us for details or head to https://www.curiuscompass.com/womenwalkthewall

03/10/2026

Heading to Hadrian’s Wall in 2027? Save this.

Do you ever wish you had a private photographer to capture your holiday? Fed up with selfies featuring half your face and a tiny sliver of scenery?

Join a Curius Compass tour and we’ll take your photos and videos along the way, create a highlight Reel of your day and send them all to you afterwards.

No extra cost. No upselling. It’s just part of the experience.

And if you’re travelling solo, even better. You can put your phone away, enjoy the walk, soak up the incredible Northumberland countryside and actually come home with photos of yourself in it.

Plus, you’ll have experienced, fun guides looking after you, sharing the stories of the Wall and helping you connect with fellow walkers along the way.

It’s the little things that make our tours different.

We’ve got some exciting news…Curius Compass has made the shortlist for Experience of the Year at the North East Tourism ...
28/09/2026

We’ve got some exciting news…

Curius Compass has made the shortlist for Experience of the Year at the North East Tourism Awards 2027!

We are chuffed to bits! We started Curius Compass because we love this part of the world and wanted to give people a more personal way to experience Hadrian’s Wall. To have that recognised by the North East Tourism Awards means a lot.

A massive thank you to everyone who has walked with us, trusted us with their walking holidays, recommended us to friends, shared our posts or simply followed along. You’ve all helped us get here.

The full shortlist:
https://experiencenortheastengland.co.uk/north-east-england-tourism-awards-2027-shortlist

Now we wait for the awards ceremony! 🎉

26/09/2026

💾 Everything you need to know about the Hadrian’s Wall Path passport…

including how to get your hands on one.

🛂 Want a passport?
Buy one at trailgiftshop.co.uk before your trip or at Segedunum (starting east) or the Carlisle Tourist Information Centre or the King’s Arms pub in Bowness-on-Solway (starting west).

🔨Where does the money go?
Towards conserving the trail.

(you’re not only a badass walker, you’re also a trail-saving legend)

☀️ Passport stamp season:
Easter to end of October

🗺️ Most stamp locations have an outdoor stamp box…

🚫 Except the Sands. The stamp station is only available during opening hours:
M-Th 06:30-21:00, Fr 6:30-22:00, Sa 08:00-16:00, Su 8:00-18:00

🚪Segedunum closed?
There’s an outdoor stamp box at the rear of the building. Summer closing 17:00. Winter closing 15:00.

💟 Missed a stamp?
The Sill and Walltown have all the stamps

🥳 Finished the trail?
Completion certificates are available from Segedunum gift shop (see above for hours) or online

🔎 Do you need to hand in your passport or show it to anyone to get a certificate?

No, you don’t. You look totes honest.

📮Booked a Curius Compass self-guided walking holiday?
We’ll send your passports to you before you travel.

Aren’t we canny.

💾 this for your Hadrian’s Wall adventure

25/09/2026

On your way to Heddon-on-the-Wall to start your Hadrian’s Wall walk? This is one detour you’re going to want to make.

Head to Halls of Heddon and tiptoe through the dahlias… and chrysanthemums 🌺

There’s no entry fee, and just a lovely way to start your walk.

Not walking the Wall? Just come for the dopamine hit of colours.

Best time to visit? Late August through September.

Stick it on your Hadrian’s Wall must-do detours.

24/09/2026

Save this if Hadrian’s Wall is on your list for next year…

🥚 Don’t skip the eastern or western sections just because there’s no Wall. I love the finish into Newcastle, especially the stretch along the Tyne and past the seven bridges. Finish on a Sunday and catch the Quayside Market. Scotch egg? Yes, please!

🫖 Start early. You’ll stop for snacks, toilets, passport stamps, selfies, elevensies, lunch, honesty huts, a chat, ruins and views. Definitely opt for the cream tea at Birdoswald. Yum!

🍺 Plan your finishes. Ending your walk at a pub gives you somewhere warm and dry to sit, have a drink and relive the day, especially if you’re waiting for a transfer.

🕰️ Don’t plan by mileage alone. Whether you use OS maps or Google maps, however long it says, add some wiggle room:
Under 10 miles: add at least 30 minutes
Over 10: add around 1 hour
Between Walltown & Sewingshields: add another 60 minutes
For every sit-down café or lunch stop: add another 30 minutes
Post-walk celebratory drink: allow 30–60 minutes

On paper, Lanercost to Steel Rigg (16 miles) looked like about 6 hours. It took us just over 9. Coffee at Haytongate Farm and snacks at Coombecrag honesty huts, elevenses at Birdoswald and lunch at Walltown.

🦶 Walking poles are game changers. They’re not just for people who struggle. They take pressure off your knees and ankles on climbs and descents. On the flats, they help reduce foot fatigue. Make sure they have rubber tips for roads, so you don’t annoy yourself and others (and that you can remove for rougher ground).

📝 Stick it on your bucket list. Happy planning!

23/09/2026

Planning St Cuthbert’s Way? Save this 🔖

📌 Tip: plan your final day first.
Check the Holy Island tide times before you book anything else. You want enough time and daylight to walk to Holy Island and then cross via the Pilgrims’ Way (safely).

Where we stayed 🏠
Burt’s Hotel, Melrose
Allerton House, Jedburgh
The Border Hotel, Kirk Yetholm
Woolly Hill House, Wooler
Manor House, Holy Island

We mixed hotels, guesthouses and an Airbnb (perfect for a midway clothes wash).

Getting there 🚍
Train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed, then No. 60 bus towards Galashiels, getting off at Abbey Car Park in Melrose.

Luggage 🧳
We used Carrylite, so we carried daypacks while our main bags were transferred.

Where we ate and refuelled 🍰
Ramblers Coffee Shop, Melrose
Main Street Trading Company, St Boswells
Jedburgh Baguette Company, Jedburgh
Morebattle Community Shop, Morebattle
Guru Coffee Shop, Wooler
The Crown & Anchor, Holy Island

📌 Tip: Stock up in Kirk Yetholm
There are no cafés between Kirk Yetholm and Wooler, so pack a lunch, plus extra snacks and water.

Want to add an extra day? 🚶‍♀️
Continue from Holy Island to Berwick-upon-Tweed along the coast. It adds around 11 miles.

In Berwick-upon-Tweed, we stayed at the Queen’s Head Hotel, ate at the outstanding Mavi Turkish Restaurant, and had coffee by the River Tweed at The Lookout on the Quayside.

St Cuthbert’s Way. Get it on your bucket list!

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