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STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL- HW504N
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionTraces of autumn mist in the hollows and a big colourful sky at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The crags of the Whinsill Fault can be seen disappearing into the east.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW505B
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLooking south from Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a fine winter morning at a spectacular temperature inversion over the River South Tyne.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW505D
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA highly textured winter sky above a temperature inversion over the River South Tyne seen from Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW511C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionMid-winter at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. This very wide angle picture includes Peel Bothy, Peel, Highshield, Hotbank and Sewingshields Crags with Crag Lough.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG, HADRIAN’S WALL – HW511T1
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionSteel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland with a beautiful sunrise. Beyond the Wall are Peel Crags, Highshield Crags, Crag Lough and Hotbank Crags.£45.00–£250.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW511V1
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe warm glow of a winter sunrise on Hadrian's Wall at Steel Rigg in Northumberland. To the east are Peel Crags, Highshield Crags and Hotbank Crags.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW536
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA calm spring morning at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. In the distance is early morning mist over the River South Tyne and beyond that is the North Pennines.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW537
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA calm spring morning at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. In the distance is early morning mist over the River South Tyne and beyond that is the North Pennines.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW538.2
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA winter sunrise after a light snowfall with two days of persistent frost at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW538.3
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA light snowfall with two days of persistent frost at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Hadrian's Wall is predominately a working landscape where sheep feature strongly.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW550
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionIn the autumn pockets of fog and mist often accumulate around the crags at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW559DP
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionParticularly in spring and autumn the hollows at the base of Peel Crags and Highshield Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland attract pockets of mist. On this autumn morning it was especially dramatic.£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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