On with my east – west journey we start with the Roman Fort of Chesters where Hadrian’s Wall crosses the wide and shallow River North Tyne. The remains can be found on both sides of the river. Our journey east progresses uphill past a long section of Hadrian’s Wall from Black Carts to Limestone Corner.
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The Hadrian’s Wall Path continues to the ancient Roman Mithraic Temple at Brocolitia and to Sewingshields where it joins the rugged and undulating crags of the Whinsill Fault that define this section of Hadrian’s Wall with its iconic and dramatic scenery. The point where the Trail turns left and downwards is one of the grandest views of Hadrian’s Wall. The undulations of the crags can be seen disappearing westwards into the far distance.
From vantage points such as this it is clear to see how the topography has assisted in the effectiveness of Hadrian’s Wall as a border between the Roman Empire and the hostile peoples further to the north. The Roman Wall sweeps downwards towards Housesteads which is a well preserved example of a Roman Fort layout. From here the ups and downs of the crags take over with the next major view point at Hotbank Crags which looks over Crag Lough – the only lake adjacent to the Wall – and Winshield Crags.
Hidden in the ups and downs beyond Crag Lough is the much photographed Sycamore Gap with England’s favourite tree. Looking east from Steel Rigg is another iconic view of Hadrian’s Wall. Moving onwards up Winshield Crags is the highest point along the Wall – again with magnificent views to the east. From Winshield Crags it is downhill past Caw Gap to Cawfields and Cawfields Quarry and pool. From here a wander over the Nine Nicks of Thirlwall takes you to the last of the crags at Walltown and eventually to the quarry with its pond. Look out for the Roman Army Museum. The final point of interest in this Middle Section of Hadrian’s Wall is the ruins of Thirlwall Castle.
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BRIDGE AT CHESTERS ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW101B
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLooking across the River North Tyne at the Roman Fort of Chesters on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on an early autumn evening. In the centre are the remains of the Roman bathhouse.£45.00–£475.00 -
BATH HOUSE – CHESTERS ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW101C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe Bath House at Chesters Roman Fort seen across the River North Tyne near Chollerford in Northumberland. Not a lot of people see the Bath House this way.£45.00–£475.00 -
BRIDGE AT CHESTERS ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW102D
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLooking east along the remains of the bridge at Chesters Roman Fort that took Hadrian's Wall across the River North Tyne in Northumberland on a beautiful early spring day.£45.00–£475.00 -
BRIDGE AT CHESTERS ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW103C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe remains of the bridge at Chesters Roman Fort that took Hadrian's Wall across the River North Tyne in Northumberland.£45.00–£475.00 -
BRIDGE AT CHESTERS ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW104D
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLooking west along the remains of the Roman bridge at Chesters Roman Fort and across the River North Tyne to the Bathhouse at Chesters Fort on a snowy Northumberland morning.£45.00–£475.00 -
BRIDGE AT CHESTERS ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW104M
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe remains of the bridge at Chesters Roman Fort that took Hadrian's Wall across the River North Tyne in Northumberland on a bitterly cold winter morning.£45.00–£475.00 -
BRIDGE AT CHESTERS ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW104N
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLooking east along the remains of the bridge at Chesters Roman Fort that took Hadrian's Wall across the River North Tyne in Northumberland on a bitterly cold winter morning.£45.00–£475.00 -
BLACK CARTS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW149A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA beautiful autumn morning at Black Carts on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland with low lying fog over the distant River North Tyne creating a spectacular backdrop.£45.00–£475.00 -
BLACK CARTS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW149E
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA beautiful autumn morning at Black Carts on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland with low lying fog over the distant River North Tyne creating a spectacular backdrop.£45.00–£475.00 -
BLACK CARTS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW149FP
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionBlack Carts on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on an autumn morning. To the east of Black Carts is the River North Tyne which is frequently shrouded in fog giving an interesting backdrop to pictures.£45.00–£475.00 -
BLACK CARTS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW150.5
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionBlack Carts on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a clear autumn morning.£45.00–£250.00 -
BLACK CARTS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW150K
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionEarly on a winter's morning at Black Carts on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland after a night of snow. Sparkling pristine snow always has a magical quality.£45.00–£475.00 -
BLACK CARTS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW150L
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionBlack Carts on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a clear winter's morning. A couple of days earlier and the rising sun would have aligned perfectly with Hadrian's Wall.£45.00–£250.00 -
BLACK CARTS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW151C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionBlack Carts on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland at sunrise on a frosty winter day. This picture clearly shows the North Ditch - the first defensive obstacle to breach.£45.00–£475.00 -
BLACK CARTS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW151L1
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA winter sunrise at Black Carts on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Black Carts is the first long stretch of Hadrian's Wall in an east-west walk along the Hadrian's Wall Path.£45.00–£475.00 -
BLACK CARTS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW151M6
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionBlack Carts on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland early on a crisp winter morning. In the distance is North Tynedale with the fog that so often forms over its river.£45.00–£475.00 -
BLACK CARTS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW151R
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe Vallum at Black Carts on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on warm summer evening. There is a good variety of grasses and small flowers.£45.00–£250.00 -
BLACK CARTS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW153.6
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionBlack Carts on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland after a night of snow. The picture shows both the Wall and the North Ditch.£45.00–£475.00 -
BLACK CARTS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW154
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionBlack Carts on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland in an April snowstorm. The picture shows both the Wall and the North Ditch.£45.00–£475.00 -
BLACK CARTS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW154F
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionHadrian's Wall and the North Ditch at Black Carts in Northumberland in an April snowstorm. The Wall disappears into the heavy snow and spindrift.£45.00–£475.00 -
LIMESTONE CORNER – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW161A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe North Ditch of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a pleasant summer morning. It is unusual to look down on a rainbow.£45.00–£250.00 -
LIMESTONE CORNER – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW163.1
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe North Ditch of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a clear winter's afternoon. The North Ditch was more of a barrier than the name suggests - it was 30ft x 13.5ft. To the south of the Roman Wall were two further ditches of slightly less dimensions.£45.00–£250.00 -
LIMESTONE CORNER – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW163.2
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe North Ditch of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a clear winter's afternoon. The North Ditch was more of a barrier than the name suggests - it was 30ft x 13.5ft. To the south of the Roman Wall were two further ditches of slightly less dimensions.£45.00–£250.00 -
LIMESTONE CORNER – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW163A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe North Ditch at Limestone Corner on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland at the end of a fine winter's day. The rock here is quartz-dolerite whinstone and not limestone as the name suggests.£45.00–£250.00