Friday 28th April Hadrians Wall Day 2 - From Carlisle to Lanercost Priory

Another day where the was very little evidence of the wall. It was possible to see where it might have been and some evidence of the ditches either side of it. Gentle rambling countryside for the most part.

The Fern Lee, our B&B for the night. This re-opened 5 weeks ago after the floods in December 2015. The water level during the flood was above the letter box in the door.

Back on the track and over the Memorial Bridge in Carlisle and through Rickerby Park

Soon we were crossing the rather quiet M6

Through Linstock to the River Eden. This part of the footpath is officially closed due to flood damage. Clearly it is still being used by the locals and we had no difficulties on it.

The damaged riverbank

Through Crosby on Eden and up to The Military Road

 Past Bleatarn where it is believed this hole in the ground was a quarry for building the wall.

We knew that there were no pubs or cafes on this section of the walk so we took a short diversion to Carlisle Airport and the Stobart CafĂ©.  Excellent value for money. This is a private airport and owned by the Eddie Stobart organisation. Their huge distribution centre was nearby.


Past the site of Turret 56 with a rather grand view over the landscape below.

On through Walton


A new born calf

To arrive at the next B&B adjacent to Lanercost Priory

Miles Walked 14.5
Fitbit Steps 33555

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