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HOTBANK CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW301F
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionHotbank Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a still spring evening. The Roman Wall curves downwards to Crag Lough and Highshield Crags.£45.00–£475.00 -
HOTBANK CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW301H
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionHotbank Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a still spring evening. The Roman Wall curves downwards to Crag Lough and Highshield Crags.£45.00–£475.00 -
HOTBANK CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW306H
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionFrom the top of Hotbank Crags Hadrian's Wall drops steeply down past Hotbank Farm to Highshield Crags and Crag Lough. In the winter evening haze Winshields Crags can be seen in the distance.£45.00–£475.00 -
CRAG LOUGH – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW313
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA dramatic and colourful October sky over Crag Lough under Highshield Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Winshield Crags can be seen in the distance.£45.00–£250.00 -
CRAG LOUGH – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW314
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLate on an autumn evening at Crag Lough under Highshield Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland - Winshields Crags can be seen in the distance.£45.00–£475.00 -
HOTBANK CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW315
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionHotbank Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a stormy October evening. Crag Lough is shining in the distance.£45.00–£475.00 -
SYCAMORE GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW385D
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionSycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland late on an early winter afternoon. This tree is so frequently photographed that it is important to find a different view.£45.00–£250.00 -
SYCAMORE GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW387
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionSycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on mid-summer night. Two walkers walked past the as the light was failing rapidly.£45.00–£475.00 -
SYCAMORE GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW396
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle Section"England's favourite Tree" at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. This picture is taken unusually from the North of Hadrian's Wall into a mid-winter sunrise on a snowy morning.£45.00–£475.00 -
SYCAMORE GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW397A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle Section"England's favourite Tree" at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. This picture is taken unusually from the North of Hadrian's Wall into a mid-winter sunrise on a snowy morning.£45.00–£475.00 -
SYCAMORE GAP – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW398B
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe course of the middle section of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland runs through the world of upland hill farming as seen here near Sycamore Gap.£45.00–£475.00 -
HIGHSHIELD CRAGS – HADRIANS’S WALL – HW401.2
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe sun rises over Peel Crags with Highshield Crags, Crag Lough and Highshield Crags beyond on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland at sunrise after a light fall of snow.£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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