• Cawfield Quarry - Cawfields Quarry – Survival Begins:

Begin your adventure at the breathtaking Cawfields Quarry, where the impressive volcanic rock meets the historic Hadrian’s Wall. After a warm welcome, you’ll receive your personal Bug-Out Bag and face your first challenge: choosing what to pack for the survival journey ahead.

Your guide will then lead you through the quarry’s stunning landscape, explaining how centuries of quarrying have shaped both the scenery and the Wall itself.

Activity Level: Easy – mostly flat terrain.

• Cawfields Roman Wall - Hadrian’s Wall Path – Hole Gap to Turret 41B:

Accompany your guide through Hole Gap onto one of the most iconic sections of the Hadrian’s Wall Path, passing ancient milecastles and turrets. As you approach the designated ‘safe zone,’ the survival scenario unfolds, placing you in the midst of an apocalyptic challenge.

Work as a team to complete hands-on tasks that test your skills in navigating without GPS, communicating with other survivors, and building a signal before time runs out.

Along the route, your guide will blend fiction with history, drawing parallels between your survival mission and how Roman soldiers once patrolled, communicated, and defended this distant edge of the empire.

Activity Level: Easy to Moderate – around 1 mile with regular stops, one steeper climb via stone steps, and some uneven terrain.

• Cawfields Roman Wall - Turret 41B – Rest Stop:

Take a break at one of Hadrian’s Wall’s best-preserved turrets, offering panoramic views across the Roman vallum and the expansive Northumberland landscape—once the edge of the empire, now your imagined survival route.

As you rest, rehydrate, and refuel, your guide will share stories of Roman lookout life, the role of these small watchtowers, and the Wall’s impressive engineering—revealing how people once stood guard against the unknown, scanning the horizon for signs of danger.

Activity Level: Easy – seated rest stop.

• Cawfields Roman Wall - Roman Military Way & Vallum – Tactics in the Landscape:

Your return journey follows the Roman Vallum and Military Way—once patrolled by soldiers, now the stage for your next survival challenge. Along the way, you’ll encounter lighthearted tactical tasks designed to test your zombie instincts: estimate distances, make quick group decisions, and outsmart imagined threats in the surrounding landscape.

As you proceed, your guide will reveal how Roman patrols once used this very route to monitor, manage, and respond to danger along the Wall. Expect a few short filming moments (optional, of course), that will form part of the highlight reel.

Activity Level: Easy to Moderate – approx. 1 mile with regular stops. Includes short, low-intensity tasks, uneven terrain, and two stile crossings.

• Cawfield Quarry - The Crags – Claim the High Ground:

Ascend the most westerly walkable section of Hadrian’s Wall for your final challenge—and an unforgettable photo. This dramatic ridge offers sweeping views across the wild frontier once patrolled by Roman sentries, now imagined as the setting for your last stand in a post-apocalyptic world. It’s the kind of cinematic backdrop made for the closing scene of a survival film.

Prefer to avoid the climb? Take the gentler lakeside path to the meeting point, where your guide will capture your finale photo with the quarry rising behind you.

Activity Level: Moderate – short but steep climb with uneven terrain. Caution advised on the descent.

• Cawfield Quarry - Milecastle Inn – Celebrate Survival:

Conclude at our safe zone, the Milecastle Inn, for a well-deserved drink (included), a themed survival quiz, and the option to order from a specially priced menu (food not included). It’s your chance to test your end-of-the-world knowledge, share laughs, and reflect on the day’s adventure. Expect a few fun prizes—including Ultimate Survivor and Best Dressed for the Apocalypse—plus a personalized highlight reel of your experience delivered to your inbox.

Activity Level: None – seated pub stop.

• Bug out Bag
• Digital photos and highlight video reel of experience
• Bottled water
• Carbonated beverages
• Alcoholic beverages

• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
• Parking fees

Drawing inspiration from beloved apocalyptic films and series, this intimate walking tour along Hadrian’s Wall combines stunning landscapes with engaging storytelling, light-hearted survival activities, and authentic Roman history.

Imagine a fictional future where society has crumbled, and the Roman frontier once again marks the boundary of civilization. Equipped with just one bag and a single mission, participants will journey two miles to the safe zone, tackling team challenges, solving problems under pressure, and making moral decisions—all while learning how Roman soldiers once defended the line. There are frequent stops to enjoy the scenery.

The adventure concludes at our “safe zone” with a complimentary drink, a themed quiz, and prizes.

Whether traveling alone, with friends, or as a family (ages 13+), this offers a unique and inclusive way to explore Hadrian’s Wall. All activities are optional, and no survival skills, apocalypse knowledge, or high fitness levels are necessary.

Reserve your spot now and leave with stories, laughter, and memorable moments to share.

• Neurodivergent-friendly adaptations for groups available on request.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.