Weather forecast for the Hadrian's Wall Path in March

In March, Hadrian's Wall Path experiences varied weather, with conditions ranging from sunny to heavy rain and freezing temperatures. Early in the month, temperatures fluctuate around 5°C to 10°C in places like Wallsend and Heddon-on-the-Wall, where occasional rainfall is present. The central regions, such as Chollerford and Steel Rigg, often see moderate rain or overcast skies, while temperatures can dip to -2°C. As you progress towards the west, areas like Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway witness heavier rain showers and temperatures just above freezing, contributing to the diverse climate along the path.

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Start date
Mar 1
Start town
Wallsend
End date
Mar 6
End town
Bowness-on-Solway
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
6
Total distance
136 km
Daily distance
22.7 km
Average high
7°C
Average low
1°C
Average precipitation
2.0 mm/day

Beginning at Wallsend, the weather sees a mix of sunny and cloudy days, with temperatures ranging from 0°C to 11°C. Rainfall is sparse initially but intensifies with moderate rain sprinkles occurring more frequently later on. Moving forward to Heddon-on-the-Wall, temperatures hover between -2°C and 11°C. The area experiences a combination of partly cloudy skies and light freezing rain on some days.

In Chollerford, the weather transitions to more overcast and rainy conditions, with highs reaching 9°C. Notably, heavy rain is more prevalent, especially towards the end of the day, and freezing rain is also observed. Steel Rigg witnesses similar patterns, with frequent bouts of rain and temperatures generally between -2°C and 9°C.

As the trail heads into Walton, overcast skies dominate with occasional sunny spells. Temperatures here revolve between -4°C and 9°C. Moderate rain appears occasionally, coupled with light snow on a few days.

At Carlisle, temperatures range from -3°C to 12°C, with intermittent rain showers turning heavy at times. The sky alternates between overcast and brief sunny periods, while patchy rain is expected.

Finally, reaching Bowness-on-Solway, rainfall becomes moderate to heavy, with temperatures fluctuating between -1°C and 10°C. Sunny periods break the rain spells intermittently, although overcast skies wrap up much of the weather narrative.

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