Tag: Walton
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May 9, 2025 – Walked from Walton to Gilsland, England
Walked from Walton along Hadrian’s Wall Path to Gilsland, nine miles to the east. Saw a good bit of the Wall and vallum as well as the foundations of a fort and several turrets. The vallum is the deep ditch that parallels the wall, another defensive feature. It’s about nine feet deep with sloping sides…
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May 8, 2025 – Walked from Carlisle to Walton, England
Walked from Carlisle to Walton along Hadrian’s Wall Path, twelve miles of beautiful English countryside. There were no obvious Wall relics but the walk was so pleasant it didn’t matter. The sun was out and it was cool. Met other walkers along the way. One was a female cop from Kent. It is the first…
