A walking route in the North East has been named one of the greatest in Britain that offers “supreme satisfaction for minimal effort” by The Telegraph.

Not only that, but Hadrian’s Wall Path which runs through Northumberland has been described as one of the most “history-packed” hikes where you can see views of the “ancient barrier swooping up-down-up the rolling hills”.

It comes as The Telegraph has revealed the 15 greatest walks for all budding explorers to try.

The publisher commented: “There are currently 16 National Trails in England and Wales, and 29 official Great Trails in Scotland – but that is the tip of the iceberg: the Long Distance Walkers Association currently lists more than 1,300 trails 15 miles or more in length.

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“This makes an attempt to choose 15 of the best British walks extremely difficult. But that is what we have tried to do here, choosing something for everyone, whether your idea of a great walk takes two weeks or a long weekend; whether you want fantastic scenery or bags of cultural interest; a good quality path, fewer people to contend with, or simply a route that is well marked and easy to follow.

“Spring is almost here, the countryside is starting to bloom, and the days are getting longer. It’s time to plan your first outdoor adventure of 2024.”

See all of Britain’s 15 greatest walks here.

Why is Hadrian’s Wall Path one of the greatest walks in the UK?

The Telegraph explained: “Hiking doesn’t get much more history-packed than Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail, a route tracing the Unesco-listed rampart built by the Romans in AD 122.

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“Granted, there isn’t much of the actual wall left, but you’ll see sections of it, as well as remnants of mile castles and the fascinating forts of Segedunum, Chesters, Housesteads and Birdoswald. You’ll also pass rugged Northumberland National Park, Cumbria’s gentler hills and the bird-filled Solway estuary.

“This is a pretty remote part of the country, though the AD122 Hadrian’s Wall Country Bus can help with access. Marks are docked for some stretches of urban and road-walking, especially at the eastern end. But, as the shortest coast-to-coaster, it offers supreme satisfaction for minimal effort.”

The route from Newcastle to Bowness-on-Solway spans 84 miles and can take around five to eight days to complete in total.

The Telegraph recommends that the best part is Housesteads to Steel Rigg circular (eight miles), “for a rich array of Roman archaeology”.

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Wondering what the best view is too? Stop at Walltown Crags, “to see the ancient barrier swooping up-down-up the rolling hills”.

Plus, if you need a refreshing pint or an ice-cold fizzy drink to keep you going, The Twice Brewed Inn is a pub, brewery, B&B and observatory which can be found “just off the wall”.

Walk the Wall offers a six-day self-guided trip from £499pp.