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WHINSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW664.3
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA winter day with remnants of passing snow showers on Whinshield Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Peel, Highshield, and Hotbank Crags can be seen in the distance.£45.00–£475.00 -
CAW GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW675C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionAbove Bogle Hole overlooking Caw Gap on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The snow this winter's day was confined to the highest sections of Hadrian's Wall.£45.00–£250.00 -
CAW GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW675E
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionAbove Bogle Hole overlooking Caw Gap on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The snow this winter's day was confined to the highest sections of Hadrian's Wall.£45.00–£250.00 -
CAW GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW686
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLooking across Caw Gap towards Cawfields on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a hazy autumn evening. To the west are the Nine Nicks of Thirlwall.£45.00–£475.00 -
CAW GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW700.2
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe first low sunlight of the day just lights up the south facing side of Hadrian's Wall at Caw Gap in Northumberland on a very frosty early winter day.£45.00–£475.00 -
CAW GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW701C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLooking into the sunrise on a frosty winter morning at Caw Gap on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Beyond the distant farm the land drops steeply to South Tynedale and the River South Tyne.£45.00–£475.00 -
CAW GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW702.3
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionCawfields Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland early on a snowy winter morning looking over Caw Gap to the steep climb towards Whinshield Crags.£45.00–£475.00 -
CAW GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW702.5
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA bright winter morning after overnight snow at Caw Gap on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. To the east the Wall climbs to Whinshield Crags - the highest point on the Wall.£45.00–£475.00 -
CAW GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW702.7
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA bright winter morning after overnight snow at Caw Gap on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. To the east the Wall climbs to Whinshield Crags - the highest point on the Wall.£45.00–£475.00 -
CAW GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW703A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionDramatic early morning sunlight on Hadrian's Wall at Caw Gap in Northumberland. The last traces of the pre-dawn low cloud and mist remains over the higher ground above Bogle Hole.£45.00–£475.00 -
CAW GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW703D
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionCawfields Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland overlooking Caw Gap and the steep climb towards Whinshield Crags early on a frosty morning in the warm glow of a winter sunrise.£45.00–£475.00 -
CAW GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW703E
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA frosty winter morning at Caw Gap on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland with the warm red light of the low early sun adding a touch of warmth to the stones.£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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