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WALLTOWN CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW986C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionWalltown Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland is the most westerly of the crags of the Whinsill along the Wall. It is no less dramatic and spectacular for it.£45.00–£475.00 -
WALLTOWN CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW987V
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionWalltown Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a midwinter late afternoon. This short section of Hadrian's Wall has always offered a challenge for an interesting and picture.£45.00–£475.00 -
WALLTOWN CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW988
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionWalltown Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a midwinter late afternoon. This short section of Hadrian's Wall has always offered a challenge for an interesting and picture.£45.00–£475.00 -
WALLTOWN CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW989F
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA beautiful, serene early autumn dawn at Walltown Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland with only the sheep for company.£45.00–£475.00 -
WALLTOWN CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW989NPD
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionAn early spring sunrise on Walltown Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. It is an upland farming area so sheep are plentiful.£45.00–£475.00 -
WALLTOWN CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW989X
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThis picture of Walltown Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland clearly shows the topography of course of the Roman Wall. It ducks and dives and bobs and weaves its way across much of the middle section.£45.00–£475.00 -
WALLTOWN CRAGS AND QUARRY – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW990A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe pool at Walltown Quarry at the bottom of Walltown Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a cold and frosty winter morning.£45.00–£475.00 -
WALLTOWN QUARRY – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW990J
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe pool at Walltown Quarry at the bottom of Walltown Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a cold, misty, snowy winter morning.£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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