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STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – NORTHUMBERLAND – HW503.3
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionAn amazing mid winter sunrise at Steel Rigg in Northumberland looking into the rising sun. The sun is underlighting the strands of cloud.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – NORTHUMBERLAND – HW503.7
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionAn amazing mid winter sunrise at Steel Rigg in Northumberland looking into the rising sun. The sun is underlighting the strands of cloud.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – NORTHUMBERLAND – HW503.8
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionWhere Peel Crags meet Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a bright, clear and very frosty midwinter morning. The North Pennines are in the distance to the south.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – NORTHUMBERLAND – HW503G
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA beautiful December sunrise at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland looking into the rising sun over South Tynedale.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – NORTHUMBERLAND – HW503H
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe sun has risen and the spectacular colour has diminished leaving an almost sepia picture of Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland,£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – NORTHUMBERLAND – HW503M
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA very dramatic winter sunrise at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The North Pennines are visible in the distance.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW504.1
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA beautiful sky over Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on bright and sunny winter morning. Low lying fog hangs over the distant River South Tyne.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW504.6
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA late autumn dawn at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. To the south the land drops quickly to the River South Tyne often creating a network of low lying mist.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW504H
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA very frosty mid-winter morning at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The picture was taken as the sun broke the horizon and bathed the view with a warm red light.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW504J
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionDramatic sunrise over Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall on a winter morning. Peel Crags, Highshield Crags, Crag Lough and Hotbank Crags are to the east.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW504K
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionSteel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland with the sun just peeping above Peel Crags on a spectacular winter morning.£45.00–£250.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – NORTHUMBERLAND – HW504L
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionAn early winter sunrise at Steel Rigg in Northumberland looking east along Hadrian's Wall to Peel Crags ad Highshield Crags.£45.00–£475.00
Hadrian's Wall - Middle Section
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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