Walking in the Footsteps of Legions

Carlisle occupies a unique position in Hadrian's Wall Country. It is the Gateway City to the western stretch of the Wall and an important stopping off point on the new Hadrian's Wall National Trail which winds through some of our finest countryside.

It was Agricola, Britain's first Roman Governor who decreed to tame the "wild barbarians" in the North.When Hadrian arrived in AD122, the barbarians were still at large thus to defend his empire's boundaries, he ordered the building of a mighty barrier stretching from the Solway Firth in the West to the North Sea in the east.

Today, the Hadrian's Wall Path allows you to go walking in the footsteps of Legions on a fascinating journey across England taking in some of the country's greatest archeological monuments. Using Carlisle as a base, you can explore many parts of the Wall. A brand new multi media presentation illustrating many aspects of this stunning testimony to Britain's Roman occupation is now available from Birdoswald Roman Fort and Carlisle Visitor Centre.Why not take a trip on Hadrian's Wall Bus and visit some of the friendly market towns and villages along the way?

Hadrian's Wall - http://www.hadrians-wall.org/