Hadrian's Wall Path is the popular National Trail of some 84 miles (135km) linking Wallsend, near Newcastle upon Tyne, with Bowness-on-Solway on England's west coast. The Path shadows, for its greater part, the historic line of Hadrian's Wall; it lies within a World Heritage Site, and there are many opportunities to explore the fascinating history of four centuries of Roman rule. It is also a walk of dramatic contrasts, starting amid bustling, redeveloped Newcastle and finishing on the lonely shores of the Solway Firth with some stunning countryside in between.

This is the complete, official guide for the long distance walker or the weekend stroller and it contains an excellent introduction to the history of the wall. All you need is this one book. It contains the entire route split into convenient sections; 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps for each section, marked with points of special interest; walks to and from major archaeological sites off the main route; route information on each section, with colour photographs and notes on nearby features; background information on archaeology, local history, wildlife, geology, industry and land use; details of public transport, villages on or near the route with facilities for walkers, useful organisations and accommodation.

Hadrian's Wall Path, 84 miles (135km) from end to end, follows the course of northern Europe's largest surviving Roman monument, the 2nd century fortification built on the orders of the Emperor Hadrian in AD122 and now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Opened in 2003, the path crosses the beautiful border country between England and Scotland. This week long walk is regarded as one of the least challenging of the National Trails.

The guide includes 58 detailed sketch maps at the large scale of 1:20,000, making route finding easy. The unique mapping features include walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat and points of interest. These are not general purpose maps but fully edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers. The maps are supported by detailed route descriptions. Itineraries cover hiking the 84 mile route in its entirety or sampling the delights on day walks or short breaks and include detailed public transport information for all access points. There is practical information for all budgets, what to see, where to stay, where to eat including pubs, hotels, B&B, camping and hostels. The introductory chapters also include planning the walk, the environment and nature.

Hadrian's Wall is the world's finest surviving Roman frontier, running 84 miles from Wallsend, near Newcastle, to Bowness-on-Solway, near Carlisle. With the opening of the Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail in 2003, it is now possible to walk the entire length of the Wall on a designated footpath. The Trail passes many fascinating Roman sites and the guide is packed with information and historic detail that bring the whole frontier to life.

The entire route is described in both westbound and eastbound directions. It is clearly illustrated with the author's colourful maps and numerous photographs. The introductory section describes the history of the Wall and throughout the book side panels provide further information places of interest along the route. The text breaks the journey down into 32 sections, each with its own highly detailed map and description. All of the practical information and advice you will need to plan your journey is included, plus a useful pictorial guide to the route of the Hadrian's Wall bus service, giving stop off points.

A brief description of the route is included, together with directions on how to get to the start. Practical information includes contact details for TIC's, accommodation, places of interest and other useful organisations. The map is printed on waterproof paper and has an additional protective plastic sleeve.

The challenge to walk Hadrian's Wall from coast to coast is one of the goals of many people. Breathtaking scenery, fresh air and a sense of freedom are what you get when you walk the 84 miles from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend. You pass forts, mile-castles and turrets along with numerous other historical sites on route. Thousands of people walk this route. Reading this book and following the advice and information given will ensure that you can be one of the many who will experience the unforgettable sights on and nearby the Wall.

Brian Smails concentrates on the practicalities of the challenge in this guide which includes information on preparation, equipment and the walking route. The essentials like distances, accommodation and stopping places etc. are all covered to give you a comprehensive guide to planning the walk and a companion on the walk. Mapping is not included, so carrying separate maps is advisable; we would recommend the Harvey map.

Some people complete this challenge in four days; others prefer a more leisurely alternative taking six or more days to complete. The guide gives a daily description for a six day walk.

Britain's Roman Wall is one of the great frontiers of the classical world. Ten circular walks are featured in this pocket-sized book, each maximising the visual experiences both of archaeology and the landscape. They vary in length from 3 to 8 miles and are aimed particularly at families and groups of friends out to enjoy the incomparable World Heritage Site. Starting locations are scattered from an abbey at Lanercost, Cumbria to a fort at South Shields, which was the main North Sea supply base. In between, across wild hill country in Northumberland National Park, surviving sections of Hadrian's Wall are packed with remains of garrisons, mile-castles, turrets and linear defences, often with their own local museums.

The format and descriptions make for trouble-free walking with the bonus of all the history you can see being flagged-up en route. Words and photographs convey the distinctive character of each length while specially prepared mini-maps are also easy to follow. All the walks are circular and begin at a car park or safe parking location with the grid reference provided. Public transport options are given where available. The walks are graded between one and three boot symbols with three boots the hardest. The handy size of this guide also means it will slip easily into your pocket.

The walk locations are: Lanercost and Haytongate; Bankshead and Wall Bowers; Birdoswald and Gilsland; Greenhead and Thirlwall; Carvoran and Great Chesters; Vindolanda and Cawfield Crags; Housesteads and Hotbank; Carrawbrough and Chesters; Heaven Fields and Wall; Arbeia and South Shields.