Hadrian's Wall

After some more expert tips from Sarah we are off to see Hadrian's Wall. Rements of the wall the Roman built across the width of England. Those Romans were everywhere and since they really knew how to make something that lasts there are lots of remains everywhere.

Stopped in at Lanercost Priory on the way. Nice church attached to it, quite a few of the church ladies were in there decorating for Harvest Week. And plenty of restoration work under way at the priory.

On then to the first Roman Fort. They built forts all along the wall. Lots of different sites with remnants of the wall, quarries where they mined the rock but The Highlight of the day though was Housestead. It was a huge Roman fort and command centre. Barracks and a hospital, kitchens and bathrooms. Sits in a rather commanding position on top of a hill. Gorgeous views from all sides.

After a few hours we were walled out and headed off to find some lunch. Cross country trip over the Pennines Sarah had marked on the map for us. Holy Moly talk about windy and high. Lots of motorbikes and cyclists up there. I was glad they were all coming up while I was going down. It was a great drive though. We stopped at the bottom for a coffee and a group of cyclists were fortifying themselves before they headed up! Crazy people.Read more