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WHINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW601F
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLooking east from Windshield Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland along the crags of the Whinsill Fault. Crag Lough can be seen glowing in the distance.£45.00–£475.00 -
WHINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW602.3
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLate heavy snow showers and strong gusting wind 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 – HW608.1
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionWhinshield Crags on a blustery spring morning on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. I have never seen such fragmented clouds with such dramatic lighting.£45.00–£475.00 -
WINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW608.2
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionWhinshield Crags on a blustery spring morning on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. I have never seen such fragmented clouds with such dramatic lighting.£45.00–£475.00 -
WHINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW608B
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA late winter morning on Whinshield Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland by a lichen covered boundary wall. In the distance are Peel Crags, Highshield Crags, Crag Lough and Hotbank Crags.£45.00–£475.00 -
WINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW608D
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA cool spring morning on Winshield Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The crags of the Whinsill Fault can be seen disappearing eastwards with Crag Lough shining in the low sun.£45.00–£475.00 -
WINSHIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL NORTHUMBERLAND – HW609.1
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionFrom halfway up Winshields Crags on a cold late autumn morning the fog slowly cleared gradually revealing Peel and Highshield crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.£45.00–£475.00 -
WINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW660
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionAn atmospheric autumn evening on Hadrian's Wall on Whinshield Crags in Northumberland. The late sun bathed the scene in red light.£45.00–£475.00 -
WINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW661A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe trig point on Winshield Crags on Hadrian's Wall in winter after a light fall of snow fall. For those walking the Hadrian's Wall Trail this is a significant marker - it is about the mid-point of the walk£45.00–£475.00 -
WINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW661B
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionWinshield Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a cold winter day. There was snow on the top of the crags but not at the bottom!£45.00–£475.00 -
WINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW663
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionAn early winter day of wind and rain on Whinshield Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The sun broke through the clouds for a few minutes creating the amazing light.£45.00–£475.00 -
WHINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW664
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionAn early winter day of wind and rain on Whinshield Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The sunlight disappeared to the east spotlighting Peel, Highshield. and Hotbank 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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