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Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall

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Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall

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    March 5, 2019

    Hiking

    One of the most iconic features in the Northumbrian landscape, the cliff face of Steel Rigg shows how the Romans incorporated the natural landscape into their defences against the barbarians.

    October 24, 2019

    Hiking

    Wonderful tour along Hadrian's Wall. Particularly beautiful Sycemores Gap
    The tree where a scene in Robin Hood was filmed is unique. The many sheep and natural flowers make hiking a natural pleasure
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    December 27, 2022

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    This section of Hadrian's Wall uses the dolomite outcrop of Steel Rigg. The Romans planned the course of the wall to take advantage of these crags which offer extra fortification and make the wall easier to defend.
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    Elevation 270 m

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    Location: Henshaw, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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