Walltown to Housesteads

Participating in the British Heart Foundation 9 mile charity hike along Hadrian’s Wall proved to be a rewarding experience this weekend. My friend Monica came up from Kent and was enthused by the superb scenery.  Although the stretch from Walltown Crags to Housesteads is familiar territory for us as locals, it never fails to please: the dramatic cliffs of the Whin Sill rising up from the lough below to tower above the debateable lands that stretch to the north for miles. As always, it was immensely satisfying to walk along the wall, imagining the sounds and smells of centuries ago