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The Wall Years – Two Men’s Competitive Obsession on the High Section of Hadrian’s Wall
Everyone loves the high section of Hadrian’s Wall, all that spectacular scenery, a great place for a stroll, maybe visit Sycamore Gap, have a picnic, see what the Romans did for us. That’s what normal people do isn’t it? For … Continue reading
Posted in Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland
Tagged Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads to Winshields, Northumberland, racing, running, Winshield Crags
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Adder Encounter in the Cheviots, Northumberland
Thirty-five years I’ve been slogging up hills in the Lakes, Highlands and Cheviots; yet I’ve NEVER seen one of these. Always been very high on my tick list, yep I’m weird that way:-) Last weekend driving back through the Cheviot … Continue reading
Posted in Cheviot Hills, Northumberland, Random Stuff
Tagged Adder, British snakes, Nature, Northumberland, reptiles
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Hadrian’s Wall – 7 miles out and back on the high section from Housesteads (again)
Some pics from another quick dash along the high section of Hadrian’s Wall today, followed by pub refreshment, (posted via the mobile for the first time too)! Parked at Housesteads walked up and along to Winshield Crags then turned around taking the … Continue reading
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Tagged Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads, Northumberland, Winshield Crags
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Another Quick Wintry Walk on the High Section of Hadrians Wall
This was only my third opportunity to get out walking this year and once again the forecast of heavy rain or snow in the Cheviots meant a late change of plan. Instead of potentially becoming snowed in up the Coquet … Continue reading
New Years Day Walk on Hadrians Wall – then ale at Dipton Mill Inn
Happy New Year everyone! I hadn’t been unleashed outdoors for 7 weeks, so was determined to grab a quick New Years Day walk on Hadrian’s Wall, before reluctantly returning to work. This is my ‘training walk’ of 7.5 miles from … Continue reading