Hadrian's Wall Path; part 2

We start at the Poltcross Burn Milecastle, Milecastle 48, just outside Gilsland; this is one of the best-preserved Milecastles on Hadrian's Wall and is unusually large as it contains two barrack blocks, an oven, a stair to the ramparts walk, and the remains of its north gateway.  It is known locally as The King's Stables. 

We reach Willowford and walk along some beautiful and imposing sections of Hadrian's Wall to reach the bridge remains (abutments) of a Roman bridge that crossed the River Irthing. This part of Hadrian's Wall that leads up to Birdoswald is the longest continuous stretch visible today.

After crossing the river, we head uphill to reach the Harrows Scar Milecastle, Milecastle 49, and walk up to the Birdoswald Roman Fort - there is an interesting carving on the wall as we get nearer.Read more