Full-Day Introductory Tour of Hadrian's Wall from Carlisle
Highlights
Carlisle
architectural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
1 Day
Medium
English
Description
Join me for a fascinating introductory tour of Hadrian's Wall, which will give you a complete overview of the Wall and its important place in the history of Roman Britain.
See examples of all the military structures that make up Hadrian's Wall - turrets, milecastles, forts, bridges, the north ditch and the impressive earthworks that form the vallum.
On this tour, we will walk along the best-preserved sections, admire outstanding views, gain a thorough understanding of Roman engineering and military planning, and enjoy Hadrian's Wall in all its spectacular glory.
Please note that this tour can be customized to your specific interests and requirements.
Itinerary
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Introductory Tour of Hadrian's Wall
- Brief stop at Naworth Castle to outline its history and development from a Pele tower, its associations with Hadrian's Wall and the impact of Border ‘reiving’ on the local area.
- Lanercost Priory – built almost entirely of stones from Hadrian’s Wall.
- Banks Turret for the first view of Hadrian’s Wall, its military fortifications, and how it all operated.
- Birdoswald Roman Fort. Partially excavated, with remains of granaries, drill hall, gateways and fort walls all in evidence.
- Optional walk (1 mile) along an almost continuous section of an original Hadrianic wall, passing a milecastle, two turrets, a Roman bridge and two unusual symbols built into the Wall.
- Carvoran Roman Army Museum for an award-winning ‘Edge of Empire’ film - a visual reconstruction of how the Wall and its fortifications operated.
- Enjoy a scenic walk along the Walltown Crags where Hadrian’s Wall follows the craggy escarpment ridge of the Whin Sill (½ mile). This is one of the best places to see the original Hadrianic wall and to experience the impact that Hadrian’s Wall must have made on the landscape.
- Cawfields for a particularly fine example of a milecastle and enjoy one of the best views of the mysterious vallum.
- Steel Rigg to admire one of the classic views overlooking Hadrian’s Wall.
- If time permits, we may visit Housesteads Fort or Vindolanda.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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