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Hadrians Wall - Day 6 - Heddon-on-the-Wall to Wallsend

The final day, and a journey into the busy city centre and industrial areas of Newcastle and along the River Tyne. This trail deviates from the original route of the wall in a number of places, but delivers a picturesque route along the Tyne into the City Centre, or you can travel along the wall which main leads you straight along Hexham Road.

Andrew Ashton

18th May 2021 · 18 min read

Hadrians Wall - Day 5 - Chollerford to Heddon-on-the-Wall

A brief cross over with St Oswalds Way will see you heading Eastward away from Heaven Fields and following closely the line of the wall. The wall was only one part of the infrastructure of Hadrian’s Wall with a defensive ditch also being dug.

Andrew Ashton

6th May 2021 · 15 min read

Hadrians Wall - Day 4 - Cawfields to Chollerford

You start at the Great Whin Sill at Cawfields Quarry – the volcanic plateau which large sections of the Wall are built on, before descending to Once Brewed and a visit to The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre. Heading out from Once Brewed you’ll soon be up on the Wall again and viewing one of the trails best scenes.

Andrew Ashton

1st May 2021 · 18 min read

Hadrians Wall - Day 3 - Hare Hill to Cawfields

Before leaving Banks you should visit Banks Turret – the best preserved turret (observation tower) along the wall and a chance to enjoy the Southerly views over the valley of the River Irthing. Today’s walk is you will immerse yourself into the natural environment and Roman history.

Andrew Ashton

5th March 2021 · 17 min read

Hadrians Wall - Day 2 - Carlisle to Hare Hill

The River Eden is a prominent feature at the start of the days from Carlisle City Centre. The trail deviates away from the wall until you pass over the M6 Motorway.

Andrew Ashton

23rd February 2021 · 13 min read

Hadrians Wall - Day 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle

Due to logistics, it may be easier to stay in or around Carlisle for two nights and take the bus out to the starting point of Bowness-on-Solway on the first morning. Bowness-on-Solway is the site of the second largest Roman fort, Maia and this section of the walk enjoys coastal views across the Solway Firth to Scotland.

Andrew Ashton

11th February 2021 · 13 min read

7 things do on a Rainy Day in San Sebastián!

San Sebastian located in the north of Spain is home to a lot of wonderful things, such as fabulous pintxos and a rich Basque culture. As it is one of the greenest parts of Spain, it is also one of the rainiest parts! That kind of rain so characteristic of the Basque Country is the xirimiri – a very light rain more than a mist but less than a shower – and guaranteed to soak you! However lucky for you there are plenty of things to do in the city when it pours.

Andrew Ashton

26th January 2021 · 4 min read