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Friday, 17 May 2013

Hadrian's Wall - Thirwall Castle to Cawfields Quarry

A linear there and back walk of about 9 miles from Walltown Crags in Northumberland along Hadrian's Wall to Thirlwall Castle and Cawfields Quarry.
  • Parking area near Walltown Crags (NY674661)
  • Walltown Crags
  • Hadrian's Wall Path to Thirlwall Castle
  • Hadrian's Wall Path to Cawfields Quarry
  • Parking area near Walltown Crags
On Hadrian's Wall at Walltown Crags
The Wall above Walltown Quarry
Thirlwall Castle, built in the early 14th century
Thirlwall Castle
Walltown Quarry
Seat above Walltown Quarry
The Wall at Walltown Crags
Turret 45a
Walltown Crags
Walltown Gap
Turret 44b
Turret 44b
Approaching Aesica Fort (which is to the right of the farm buildings)
Aesica Fort
Aesica Fort
Cawfields Quarry, the Wall ran through the quarry and over the top of the cliff
Charge Your Car at Cawfields Quarry
The Wall where it enters Cawfields Quarry at the top of the cliff
Milecastle 42 to the east of Cawfields Quarry
Milecastle 42

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