Category Archives: Northumberland

Hadrian’s Wall Cycle – All roads lead to South Shields

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

It was the last morning of our Hadrian’s wall cycle as I opened my weary eyes to be greeted by our trusted friend – the rain! It obviously loved our company as it waggled down from the sky panting like … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall cycle – Roman ruins to Corbridge

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

The delicious smell of bacon and eggs wafted along the corridor of the bed and breakfast as we pulled on our slightly damp cycling gear.  It was day three of our cycle following the length of Hadrian’s wall and today mileage … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall cycle – Silloth onwards to Gilsland

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Nothing quite beats a hearty cooked breakfast before setting out on a day of cycling and we were treated to a feast as our generous host served us delicious baked beans, rashes of bacon, spoonfuls of scrambled eggs, piping hot … Continue reading →

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