HomeTrailsEuropean walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs Hadrian's Wall Path

European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs Hadrian's Wall Path

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England Hadrian's Wall Path
Distance 218 km 135 km
Elevation gain 241 m 1,038 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International National
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Best time to hike Best months: April, May, June, August Best months: May, June, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs Hadrian's Wall Path: which should you hike?

At 218 km, European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England is the longer route — roughly 83 km more than Hadrian's Wall Path (135 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Hadrian's Wall Path is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.