Hadrian's Wall - Newtown to Carlisle

We decided today to continue from where we left off 2 weeks ago and walk from Newtown to Carlisle along Hadrian's Wall. The weather was glorious and we left 1 car in Rickerby Park at the end of the walk and started at Newtown.  

Much of the walk was along these lanes which Tom and I argued over. I said we were walking on the old wall as we were told by a local that much of this part of the wall was only an earth embankment but Tom disputed this and to be honest I don't know who was right or wrong. It was an enjoyable argument as all are with Tom with loads of humour and banter. 

This cottage was built in 1652 and it was the present owner who told us that the wall in this area was mostly an earth embankment. 

This is a great idea and we spent £5 on drinks and snacks 

This part of the walk must have been the raised embankment with the Vallum on either side. 

An enjoyable pint in the Stag Inn at Low Crosby

Next to the River Eden we walked through a newly cut field of Haylage and the smell was wonderful.

A short stop at Linstock for a drink and a snack 

This Folly in a field at Linstock was built by a man called George Head. His house was nearby and the gatehouse has a coat of arms showing "Study Quiet".