The Scottish and English Borders (Self Drive - Newcastle - Hadrians Wall - Carlisle - Berwick)
❮The Scottish and English Borders (Self Drive - Newcastle - Hadrians Wall - Carlisle - Berwick)
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This 10 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 11 days
- Hotel for 3 nights in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hotel for 2 nights in Hadrians Wall
- Hotel for 2 nights in Carlisle
- Hotel for 2 nights in Scottish Borders
- Hotel for 1 night in Berwick upon Tweed
Driving Time
Newcastle upon Tyne - Hadrians Wall: 56 mins. approx.
Hadrians Wall- Carlisle: 28 min approx.
Carlisle- Scottish Borders: 1 hr 13 mins. approx.
Scottish Borders- Berwick upon Tweed: 55 min approx.
A Rental Car provides the perfect opportunity to make day trips through the countryside to discover all the hidden gems within the hotly contested border between England and Scotland. Explore Newcastle upon Tyne (is one of the most iconic cities in Britain, famous for its industrial heritage, eponymous brown ale, popular nightlife and distinct regional 'Geordie' dialect). Visit Carlisle (lies in the far northern corner of England, near the Scottish border, and is the urban capital of Cumbria and the beating heart of the Borderlands, the city is linking two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and one World Heritage Site: Hadrians Wall). Continue in The Scottish Borders and Berwick upon Tweed (traditional market and one of the most historic towns in England, home of notable architectural features, in particular its medieval town walls, its Georgian Town Hall, its Elizabethan ramparts, and Britain's earliest barracks buildings). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Day 1Arrive to Newcastle upon Tyne
Overnight in Newcastle upon TyneDay 2Overnight in Newcastle upon TyneDay 3Overnight in Newcastle upon TyneDay 4Departing from Newcastle upon Tyne
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Hadrians Wall
Day 4Arrive to Hadrians Wall
Overnight in Hadrians WallDay 5Overnight in Hadrians WallDay 6Departing from Hadrians Wall
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Carlisle
Day 6Arrive to Carlisle
Overnight in CarlisleDay 7Overnight in CarlisleDay 8Departing from Carlisle
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The Scottish Borders
Day 8Arrive to The Scottish Borders
Overnight in The Scottish BordersDay 9Overnight in The Scottish BordersDay 10Departing from The Scottish Borders
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Berwick-upon-Tweed
Day 10Arrive to Berwick-upon-Tweed
Overnight in Berwick-upon-TweedDay 11Departing from Berwick-upon-Tweed
Scotland
A vacation to the isle of Britain would be incomplete without stopping in Scotland. Edinburgh and Glasgow are some of the most cosmopolitan cities in the United Kingdom, set in an urban landscape with many historic buildings dating from the Victorian era and even earlier, impressive considering Scotland was not spared from the Blitz of World War II. Further afield, rivers flow through beautiful valleys that reach the peaks of the Highlands, an area with its own authentic cultural traditions. Whether you are in mainland Scotland or on one of the offshore islands, this nation offers so many charming experiences for the traveler, from fairytale castles to abbeys in ruins to picturesque villages.
England
American travelers cannot get enough of England, and to this day it consistently ranks in the three most popular European countries in terms of visitors per year. Nearly everyone visits London, one of the world`s most important cities and the epicenter of what was once a vast world empire, but England should definitely be explored in-depth, from the charm of the Cotswolds to the seaside resorts on the English Channel and the Irish Sea to the beautiful landscapes of the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, and the Westcountry. England is a country where the present day and over a millennia of history routinely intersect.
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Trip Summary
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne – or simply `Newcastle` as it is most commonly referred to – is one of the most iconic cities in Britain, famous for its industrial heritage, eponymous brown ale, popular nightlife and distinct regional `Geordie` dialect. One of the city`s most visited attractions is The Tyne Bridge, near to the site of the original Aelian Bridge. Newcastle upon Tyne is an energetic city that combines striking architecture with fascinating museums, sports passion and buzzing nightlife. Newcastle sits on the north banks of the River Tyne, where its residents, nicknamed Geordies, are well known for their gregarious spirit. Visit The Beamish - the Living Museum of the North, Gateshead Millennium Bridge, The Tyne Bridge, Angel of the North, Hadrian`s Wall Path, Baltic Center for Contemporary Art, Newcastle Castle, Life Science Center and so much more!
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Hadrians Wall
Hadrian`s Wall is a magnificent achievement, a fixed frontier of the Roman Empire from coast to coast, occupied by soldiers and civilians. Fascinating sites, temples, and Roman bath houses are scattered along the 73-mile wall that dips and dives across the UK. Find the most breathtaking viewpoints along the wall, discover ancient artefacts at Roman forts, and uncover sections of the wall step by step on historical hiking routes. Visitors can walk the route, cycle or drive to many of its landmarks, visit fascinating museums and archaeological digs. This area is made up of the following cities: Corbridge, Haltwhistle, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, and Walwick. Visit The Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian`s Wall, Lanercost Priory, Roman Army Museum, Vindolanda, Thirlwall Castle, Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian`s Wall, Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall - Hadrian`s Wall, Turret 49b - Hadrian`s Wall and so much more!
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Carlisle
Carlisle is technically England`s biggest city by area. Straddling the doorstep of both the Lake District and Hadrian`s Wall, this modern 21st-century city has seen its fair share of history, at least 2000 years` worth. Its castle is one of the most impressive fortifications in England, and nearby visitors can find the beautiful cathedral worth visiting. Reminders of the past are evident in its great crimson castle and cathedral, built from the same rosy-red sandstone as most of the city`s houses. On English St, you can also see two massive circular towers that once flanked the city`s gateway. The city is now looked after by English Heritage ensuring that it will remain an interesting place to visit for many years to come. Explore The Carlisle Castle, Carlisle Cathedral, Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Cumbria`s Museum of Military Life, Guildhall Museum, Rickerby Park, Hammond`s Pond, Irish Gate Bridge and so much more!
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The Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders is a hilly and largely rural area, a place of captivating natural beauty, on the borders between Scotland and England. It's truly a place of exuberant allurement with plenty of hiking trails, nature parks, tranquil valleys and magnificent ruined Medieval abbeys. Here you can enjoy rugby (the famous Rugby Sevens game was invented in the Borders town of Melrose in the 1880s), kayaking, surfing, horseback riding (every year the region plays host to the world’s oldest and largest equestrian festival: The Common Ridings) and more. Throughout the year, the region also hosts a variety of events, including the Borders Book Festival in Melrose, the Innerleithen Music festival and horse racing highlights like Buccleuch Cup Day, to name just a few. Visit the Abbey Ruins, Rugby Sevens, The Common Ridings, Borders Book Festival in Melrose, the Innerleithen Music festival, Buccleuch Cup Day.
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Berwick-upon-Tweed
England`s northernmost city is a picturesque fortress town, cleaved by the River Tweed, which is spanned by the Grade I–listed Berwick Bridge (aka Old Bridge). Berwick-upon-Tweed is a beautiful and exciting border-land melting pot and that`s what gives it such impressive depth of character. Berwick-upon-Tweed`s dominant Town Walls, old prison cells of the Town Hall and winding, cobbled streets hold a complex and violent past. Visit The Berwick Castle, Spittal Beach, Royal Border Bridge, Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard, Paxton House, Berwick Town Walls, Berwickshire Coastal Path and so much more!
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Visit The Beamish - the Living Museum of the North, Gateshead Millennium Bridge, The Tyne Bridge, Angel of the North, Hadrian`s Wall Path, Baltic Center for Contemporary Art, Newcastle Castle, Life Science Center and so much more!
Visit The Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian`s Wall, Lanercost Priory, Roman Army Museum, Vindolanda, Thirlwall Castle, Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian`s Wall, Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall - Hadrian`s Wall, Turret 49b - Hadrian`s Wall and so much more!
Explore The Carlisle Castle, Carlisle Cathedral, Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Cumbria`s Museum of Military Life, Guildhall Museum, Rickerby Park, Hammond`s Pond, Irish Gate Bridge and so much more!
Visit the Abbey Ruins, Rugby Sevens, The Common Ridings, Borders Book Festival in Melrose, the Innerleithen Music festival, Buccleuch Cup Day.
Visit The Berwick Castle, Spittal Beach, Royal Border Bridge, Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard, Paxton House, Berwick Town Walls, Berwickshire Coastal Path and so much more!