Group walks along Hadrian's Wall, scenic outdoor view.

Explore Hadrian’s Wall Differently

Experience the wild, the warm and the wonderfully weird with Curius Compass. We offer slower-paced guided walks and bespoke self-guided holidays across Northumberland and the North of England.

Small groups, relaxed pacing and experiences designed around real people.

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Hadrian's Wall tours, guided tours Northumberland and Cumbria.

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Hiker on a Guided Tour at Hadrian's Wall

Sunset over Hadrian's Wall through green hills

History, landscapes, legends and laughs.

Curius Compass is a Northumberland-based walking tour company specialising in guided walks, self-guided walking holidays and bespoke tours along Hadrian’s Wall. We create relaxed, welcoming experiences combining Roman history, dramatic landscapes, local storytelling and practical support for walkers of all experience levels.

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Slow down. Look closer. Wander differently.

Guided walks, self-guided holidays and adventures built around curiosity, connection and dramatic landscapes.

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Hiker looking out over Hadrian's Wall on a guided tour

Hadrian's Wall
Highlights

Our most popular guided experience. Enjoy a relaxed walk along one of the most iconic stretches of the Wall.

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Self-Guided
Holidays

Thoughtfully planned walking holidays with luggage transfers, route guidance and

local knowledge.

Women Walk the Wall

A women-only guided walking holiday along Hadrian's Wall with support, camaraderie and spectacular landscapes.

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Bespoke Adventures

Private tours and personalised walking holidays built entirely around your interests, pace and sense of adventure.

Create Your Adventure

Whistle-Stop
Tours

Prefer less walking? Explore Hadrian’s Wall through scenic drives and shorter walks with flexible pick-up points.

Take the Scenic Route

Survival Experience

A playful, immersive adventure inspired by survival stories, teamwork and dramatic landscapes along Hadrian's Wall

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Two hikers on a guided tour near Hadrian's Wall

Self-Guided Walking Holidays

Prefer to walk at your own pace?

These aren’t off-the-shelf itineraries. Every holiday is thoughtfully shaped around your interests, walking style and the kind of experience you want to have.

Our self-guided Hadrian’s Wall holidays give you everything you need to explore confidently, from route planning and insider tips to 24/7 on-the-ground support when you need it.

Personalised
Maps

Hand=Picked Accommodation

Luggage
Transfers

Local
Knowledge

Walks Where Everyone Belongs

LGBTQ+ welcoming
We create experiences where people can relax, feel comfortable and be themselves.

Older walker friendly

No pressure, no rushing. Just enjoyable days out with plenty of time to take in the views.

Neurodiverse friendly

We understand that everyone experiences the outdoors differently and aim to create a relaxed, supportive environment for all.

Flexible and supportive

Small groups allow us to adapt to the people walking with us. Need a break, a slower pace or a little extra encouragement? That's absolutely fine.

Local and approachable
We’re proud Northumberland locals who love sharing the stories, landscapes and hidden gems of Hadrian’s Wall.

Walking Hadrian’s Wall should feel welcoming, memorable and genuinely fun.

Hiker rests on rocks overlooking a scenic landscape during a guided tour.

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Explore Hadrian’s Wall Differently

History, landscapes, legends and laughs.

Slow down. Look closer. Wander differently.

Hadrian's Wall Highlights

Self-Guided Holidays