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STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW559E
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionIn the autumn the bottom of the Crags on Hadrian's Wall often fill with pockets of mist. On this occasion at Steel Rigg in Northumberland it was truly spectacular.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW559H
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionAn autumn morning at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The mist often comes and goes and ebbs and flows. Peel, Highshield and Hotbank Crags can seen above the mist.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW568.1P
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe autumn mist at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall put on a magnificent ever changing display on this morning. It waxed and waned changing colour with the rising sun.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW568.3
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe autumn mist at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall put on a magnificent ever changing display on this morning. It waxed and waned changing colour with the rising sun.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW568.4P
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe autumn mist at Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall put on a magnificent ever changing display on this morning. It waxed and waned changing colour with the rising sun.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW572M
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionSteel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a bright sunny day after a substantial snowfall. The challenge is to be there before the footprints begin to appear.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL- HW576H
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe Hadrian's Wall Path at Steel Rigg in Northumberland at sunrise on a winter morning before it turns sharply don towards the bottom of Peel Crags.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW580.3
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA farm track just north of Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a clear winter morning. In the distance are Highshield Crags, Hotbank Crags and Sewingshields Crags.£45.00–£475.00 -
STEEL RIGG – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW581C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionJust North of Steel Rigg on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland is a farm track that heads east towards Hotbank Crags and Hotbank Farm where it turns south. This is part of a published circular walk.£45.00–£475.00 -
WINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW600C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA calm autumn morning on Whinshield Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Looking eastwards are Peel, Highshield and Hotbank Crags with Crag Lough.£45.00–£475.00 -
WINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW601b
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA winter day on Winshield Crags with the iconic view of Peel, Highshield, Hotbank and, sunlit in the far distance, Sewingshields Crags. Crag Lough sits serenely in the middle distance.£45.00–£475.00 -
WINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW601C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA late autumn afternoon at the bottom of Winshield Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Livestock, and especially sheep, is the major industry of Hadrian's Wall Country.£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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