Chris & Elaine Go North to The Wall 2021

We are continuing our 2021 exploration of Great Britain, and having already travelled east and west, now it is time to go north. But there is so much north when you live in Berkshire, so where to go? Having pored over a map, Chris said we should go and see Hadrian’s Wall and the decision was made.

We were lucky to find a holiday cottage close to the wall, with just one week left this summer and snapped it up. We will have a chance to explore the ruins and walk along the wall, probably in both directions! There are also plans to meet up with friends and to take advantage of the dark skies to go star gazing.

We wanted to take the return home a little more slowly, and found a few days self catering in both Kendal and Settle, so will be able to get a flavour of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales on the way.

Exact plans will depend on the weather, so we are hoping for a repeat of sunny Southwold rather than stormy Skomer, but we will be prepared whatever the weather and are looking forward to another adventure together.

Journal Entries

Hope Sike

Housesteads Roman Fort

Milecastles and Turrets

Sycamore Gap

Haltwhistle

Vindolanda

Ashgill Force

Kirkstone Pass

Blackwell

Blelham Tarn

Keld Waterfalls

Malham Cove

Malham Tarn

Ingleton Waterfalls & Twistleton Scar

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