The Western Section of Hadrian’s Wall begins at the Poltross Burn Milecastle in Gilsland. Following the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail takes you to Willowford and the ruins of the Roman Bridge across the River Irthing. High above the river is the Roman Fort of Birdoswald where excavations clearly show the design of the fort.
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Travelling west the landscape changes to archetypal English pastoral scenery. Just to the south of the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail is the magnificent red sandstone ancient Lanercost Priory, the eastern part of which is a photogenic ruin. The road by the Priory takes you to the picturesque small town of Brampton with its Market Square and unusual octagonal Moot Hall. The next major feature is the historic city of Carlisle with its very attractive centre. Places of interest include the impressive Castle and Tullie House Museum.
As we move forever west the countryside features an abrupt change to the salt marshes of the Solway Firth and eventually the Irish Sea. Set alone on the marshes is the King Edward I monument with its backdrop of the marches and the distant Scottish hill Criffel and there is a magnificent statue of the King by the pub in the nearby village of Burgh By Sands. As we near the final destination of the east-west walk we pass through Port Carlisle with the long defunct canal to transport cargo from ocean going vessels to Carlisle city centre many miles away. The canal was replaced in 1854 with a railway line built on top of it – that is also now defunct.
Finally – Bowness on Solway, the end of our journey. Bowness is a delightful little village. If you are lucky in between the end of February and early September you may see the still practiced Viking form of fishing called “Haaf Netting”. This is only placed it is permitted in the UK.
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THIRLWALL CASTLE – HADRIAN’S WALL – GREENHEAD – wHW1030D
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Western 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 -
WILLOWFORD BRIDGE – HADRIAN’S WALL – wHW1080A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Western SectionWillowford Bridge on Hadrian's Wall in Gilsland, Cumbria, is the site of the Roman bridge over the River Irthing. The remains are now some distance from the river that has eroded the bend on a steep bank.£45.00–£475.00 -
BIROSWALD ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – wHW1129C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Western SectionThe longest continuous stretch of Hadrian's Wall is at Birdoswald Roman Fort in Cumbria. Birdoswald is a major visitor centre for Hadrian's Wall and a visit is a must.£45.00–£475.00 -
BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – wHW1129L
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Western SectionAt Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria there is the longest continuous stretch of the Wall. The sheep mothers are reminding their lambs that you are asked not to climb on the Wall.£45.00–£250.00 -
BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – wHW1129S
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Western SectionBirdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria is a Visitor Centre. It also has facilities and accommodation for groups of people.£45.00–£250.00 -
BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – wHW1136A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Western SectionHadrian's Wall at Birdoswald Roman Fort in Cumbria early on an Autumn morning. The Wall adjoining Birdoswald on both sides of the fort constitutes the longest stretch of wall.£45.00–£475.00 -
BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – wHW1142
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Western SectionThe boundary wall of the Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall at Birdoswald in Cumbria. The low, late winter sun illuminates the farmhouse.£45.00–£250.00 -
BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL- wHW1143B
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Western SectionThe boundary wall of the Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall at Birdoswald in Cumbria on a snowy winter day.£45.00–£250.00 -
BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL- wHW1145B
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Western SectionA colourful Autumn dawn behind Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria. The crags of the middle section of the Wall have gone but on the southern edge of the fort there is a precipitous drop to the River Irthing.£45.00–£250.00 -
BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – wHW1145S
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Western SectionA beautiful misty autumn morning at the farmhouse at Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Birdoswald is the main visitor centre in Cumbria.£45.00–£250.00 -
BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – CUMBRIA – wHW1145T
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Western SectionBirdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria on a beautiful autumn morning. The early fog was rapidly disappearing with the warmth of the rising sun.£45.00–£475.00 -
BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – wHW1153C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Western SectionThe dawn clouds disperse over Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria after a light snowfall.£45.00–£250.00