Hadrians Wall Day 2

 Where 

Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle

Distance

14 Miles / 23 Kms Approx.

Elevation

Ascent: 150 Metres Approx.

What

  • Transfer from Newcastle to start in a car (2hrs)
  • Ride
  • Carlisle Castle (Where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned)

Strava




Pictures
Altar Stone from Wall




Octagonal Tower near Mary Queen of Scotts Tower



Medieval Graffiti  

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