American Air Museum
October 1, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
The American Air Museum was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997 and was updated in 2014. It tells the story of American air power and its effect on the 20th century, focusing largely on World WarRead more
Historic RAF Duxford Trail
September 24, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
During the Second World War, RAF Duxford played a prominent role in Britain’s air defence including the Battle of Britain in 1940, when its squadrons took to the air to repulse Luftwaffe attacksRead more
Wensleydale; Aysgarth Falls
September 21, 2021 in England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
The start of this circular walk involved a short drive to Redmire; the walk heads to the village of Castle Bolton, named after the famous 14th century Bolton Castle.
From here, our route takes usRead more
Wensleydale; Askrigg
September 20, 2021 in England ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
On our way back south from Hadrian's Wall, "we" have arranged a short stay in Askrigg; this is a small village in Wensleydale, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
We set off on a circularRead more
Birdoswald Roman Fort
September 19, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Birdoswald Roman Fort (originally called Banna) is situated on a commanding spur of land overlooking a meander of the River Irthing; originally a garrison for up to 800 soldiers, its defences are theRead more
Hadrian's Wall Path; part 2
September 19, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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 barrackRead more
Hadrian's Wall Path; part 1
September 18, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
There are dramatic parts of the Hadrian's Wall Path either side of Housesteads as this is part of the Whin Sill escarpment, a tabular layer of igneous rock (dorolite). The the most intact parts ofRead more
Housesteads Roman Fort
September 18, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Housesteads Roman Fort (originally called Vercovicium) is set high on the Whin Sill escarpment, a strategic position as you can see for miles. It occupies a 5 acre site, could accommodate 1,000Read more
Roman Temple of Mithras
September 17, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
The Roman Temple close to the Carrawburgh Roman fort (known as Brocolitia) was dedicated to Mithras; it dates from the third century. Only earthworks of Carrawburgh itself remain now; these are closeRead more
Chesters Roman Fort
September 17, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Chesters Roman Fort (originally called Cilurnum) is the best preserved cavalry fort in Britain. It was built to defend a weak point where Hadrian's Wall crossed the River North Tyne and was necessaryRead more
Corbridge Roman Town
September 17, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Corbridge (originally called Coria) was founded well before Hadrian's Wall was built; the wall is 2.5 miles away to the north (the nearest Milecastle is 22). It was originally a military fort, butRead more
Introduction
September 17, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Hadrian's Wall was built to reflect the northern extremity of the Roman Empire and not the boundary between Scotland and England, as many people think. Construction of the wall started in AD122 andRead more
Alnmouth
September 16, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Alnmouth is located at the mouth of the River Aln about 4 miles south east of Alnwick. Originally a small port supporting fishing and trade, Alnmouth is now a well conserved and picturesque coastalRead more
Warkworth
September 15, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Warkworth village and its castle are situated in the neck of a tight loop in the River Coquet about 1 mile from the coast. The village was originally reached via an ancient bridge of two arches with aRead more
Amble
September 15, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Amble is a town on the Northumberland Coast Path at the mouth of the River Coquet. We start our walk on the coast path close to the sand dunes near a small nature reserve. There are good views ofRead more
The Alnwick Garden
September 14, 2021 in England ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
The site was derelict 10 years ago, but the Alnwick Garden today is one of the world’s most ambitious new gardens; its construction was the vision of The Duchess of Northumberland as a public gardenRead more
Alnwick
September 14, 2021 in England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Today we visit Alnwick; once a village, Alnwick was eventually acquired by the Percy family, the Dukes of Northumberland, who built and expanded Alnwick Castle. The other family residence wasRead more
Holy Island of Lindisfarne
September 13, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
The small island of Lindisfarne is only accessible by crossing a tidal causeway, so timing and planning is important. We park at the huge parking site and walk into the village to visit LindisfarneRead more
Bamburgh
September 13, 2021 in England ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
We drive to Bamburgh via the coastal road on our way to Lindisfarne and stop for a visit.
Walking into the village we see St Aidan's Church and have our first real view towards Bamburgh Castle -Read more
Low Newton by-the-Sea
September 12, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
As we leave Dunstanburgh Castle, the rocky shore eventually changes to sand; we have reached Embleton Bay. There is a golf course on our left as we walk along the beach; we turn off at the club houseRead more
Dunstanbourgh Castle
September 12, 2021 in England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Dunstanburgh Castle is a 1.3 mile walk along the coast from Craster; the village is the nearest access point.
It was built in the early 14th century by Earl Thomas of Lancaster; the castle wasRead more
Craster
September 11, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
The drive from the main town of Alnwick to Craster takes you through the Gateway close to Craster Tower; this is an 18th-century Georgian Mansion where the rooms can be booked as holidayRead more
Howick Burn to Craster
September 11, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We are in Northumberland and staying in Craster, which is on the coast. The Northumberland Coastline in an AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty) and one of our plans is to walk part of the coastalRead more
Downham Market
September 6, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Downham Market is situated on a terrace overlooking the Great Ouse and was an important market centre for the surrounding agricultural area, as it incorporated a famous horse fair and weekly livestockRead more
3. Littleport to Ely
September 6, 2021 in England ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
From Littleport railway station, I cross Sandhills Bridge and it is a 3 mile walk along the floodbank of the River Great Ouse to reach the hamlet of Queen Adelaide; this has three railway linesRead more
The Cambs Dykes 3 - Devil's Dyke
August 20, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Devil's Dyke runs in an almost straight line from Woodditton (just south of Newmarket) to Reach (north-west of Newmarket); it is over 7 miles (11 km) long and is the largest of the series of the fourRead more





























































































































































TravelerWell done identifying the aircraft! You have taken some good photos