Transport links to Hadrian's Wall
Wall and Lakes cottage, Brampton, Transport link to Hadrian’s Wall
We are often asked how near to Hadrian’s Wall is to Wall and Lakes holiday cottage in Brampton, Cumbria and what transport can be used?
We hope you find the following information helpful, although please note this is only intended as a brief guide and to provide you with some further websites to check. Always double check for up to date details details/travel information before travelling.
There are a variety of transport options, and many people link these together walking different sections of The Wall. Perhaps walking to Lanercost Priory and up to Birdoswald Roman Fort or taking public transport, your own vehicle or a taxi to another starting point and walking a section of The Wall before making your way back. Basing yourself at The Wall and Lakes holiday cottage, Brampton will mean you have your own private, cosy cottage with options to spend days exploring, walking, and others resting in a beautiful location, before moving on to complete the rest of your Hadrian’s Wall adventure.
Which parts of the wall you explore will depend upon your own interests and there are many options available, from days visiting Roman Forts with gentle walks to walking more strenuous section of The Wall. Here are just a few of the many places of interest and their approximate distance from Brampton, Cumbria include:
2.5 miles to Lanercost Priory and the exit/entry to a walk which takes you to Birdoswald Roman fort;
3.5 miles to Banks (Roman Observation Tower, remains)
8 miles to Gilsland on The Roman Wall and 14 miles to Steel Rigg (Once Brewed Exit)
15 Miles to The Sill, Visitors Centre with its circular walk (Housteads, Once Brewed and Vindolanda)
Transport: There is a wide range of transport options, here are some ideas: --
Arriva/Stagecoach, buses 685: www.arrivabus.co.uk OR www.stagecoachbus.com
To/From, daily/frequent, Newcastle, Heddon-On-The-Wall; Corbridge, Hexham, Haltwhistle (stopping in Brampton and many villages along the way) and Carlisle. Nearby bus stops at The Sands, just off Tree Road and from Brampton, Market Place.
TRAINS: Brampton (Cumbria) Station | Trains to Brampton (Cumbria) & Times | Northern (northernrailway.co.uk) OR https://www.thetrainline.com
There are regular trains between Newcastle and Carlisle, with many stopping off at key points along the Hadrian’s Wall route, such as Corbridge, Hexham, Haltwhistle and Carlisle.
You can walk to Brampton station from your holiday cottage, along Tree Road, turn right onto Station Road and then take the footpath, just before the garage, along ‘The Dandy’. It will take you approximately 40 minutes to walk along this path. Alternatively, you can get a quick taxi which will take less than 10 minutes. There is also some parking at Brampton railway station if you choose to leave your car to collect on your return.
Border Rambler Buses: Bus timetable - Border Rambler BR1 | Cumbria County Council
These buses generally run over the summer months on a couple of days each week. They are very convenient when travelling from Carlisle and through some of the small villages in the direction of Brampton, such as Newton and they tend to stop at Carlisle Airport (which is a couple of miles outside Brampton), from here you can easily get a taxi or organise a lift into Brampton: Please check the Cumbria County Council Website for their up-to-date timetable.
AD122: Hadrian’s Wall Buses: Hadrian's Wall Country Bus AD122 - Hexham to Haltwhistle | Go North East
Travelling between many of the key points on Hadrian’s Wall through Haltwhistle, Greenhead and Hexham. From Brampton you can join the AD122 (tends to run only through the summer months) using the 685 bus getting off at Greenhead or Haltwhistle or by train from Brampton to Haltwhistle or Hexham. Many people choose to leave their own vehicles parked near to one of the AD122 bus stops and then walk a section of Hadrian’s Wall before using the buses or trains to return to their vehicle.
Local Taxi firms, include:
- Brampton Cars: 016977 3386
- Davison’s: 07402018151
- Airbus 2000: 016977 3725
Cycling:
Then of course, some of our guests choose to use the Hadrian’s Wall Cycle Way, Route 72, which runs right through Brampton. The cottage, with its cycle storage shed, provides a great central point from which to explore much of this cycleway. In addition, it is often possible to take your bike on the train from Brampton Junction to different points on the route and then cycle back. Please see the cycle section on our website for more information on Route 72 and local cycle paths.
I have included some useful transport website links, please ensure you check all information before use, as details do change from time to time.
In addition, I can also recommend Hadrian's bags who are very efficient at moving your luggage when it is time for you to move on to your next accommdation, they can easily delivery your bags to the Wall and Lakes cottage or collect them from there. Bags will be kept safe in the cottage waiting for you to arrive or for them to be collected. https://hadriansbags.co.uk/pages/contact/
I hope you find this little blog helpful 😊
Regards
Shirley
www.wallandlakesholidaycottage.co.uk
January 2023
Some useful websites:
Border Rambler Bus | Rural Bus Service in Brampton & Carlisle
Travel Around Hadrian's Wall Country
Hadrian's Wall Path • Northumberland National Park