Hadrian's Wall Day 3 - Sycamore Gap Housesteads Robin Hood Camping Lanshan 2 pro Thru Hiking Trail

[@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

Well, that's definately a climb that wakes you up in the morning but the ridge and views are absolutely amazing ❤️ The colourfull thing was a bit weird in the landscape tough 😅

[@JustinWhiting9]

The ridge and wall were truly inspiring. I was unsure of the colourful art gatehouse at first but it is a full size replica and looking back along the ridge you could see how imposing it was towering over the 3-5 metre wall from miles away. A real sign of strength. 👌

[@alanprioroutdoors]

Useful to know about the camping behind the Robin Hood inn

[@JustinWhiting9]

Yeah, there are no showers and only the pub toilets (closed overnight) but it was cheap and there’s nowhere else nearby.

[@WyeExplorer]

'What have the Romans ever done for us?' You had to get that one in Justin. I'll tell you what they've done for us right there. They've given a cracking national trail. Ha ha! Yeah, that was a good stretch. Enjoyed that. Mark

[@JustinWhiting9]

Don’t forget the roads, or the wine, and the Romans have brought peace. PEACE?! PEACE?! 😂

[@WyeExplorer]

@@JustinWhiting9 There's all that to.

[@wendingourway]

Fantastic! One of my true bucket list journeys is to walk along Hadrian's Wall...any portion will do. Just one of those things I found so fascinating since learning about them in high school history...and that was over 45+ years ago. Awesomely beautiful! Bruce and Otis

[@JustinWhiting9]

Thanks guys 👍 I was enthralled by the wall, the forts, the landscape, everything. I recently returned to visit most of the forts and museums properly and learn more detail. Glad I did. 👌

[@jenny02392]

Brought back memories of The Pennine Way long ago which included some of this section. Took the detour to see Housteads and was impressed until I went to Herculanium and Pompey just a few years ago. Recommend a visit there for anyone one interested in roman History. Love the Music too. Thanks for sharing.

[@JustinWhiting9]

Thank you Jenny. Yes, I saw the Pennine Way marker posts on the high section of the wall. I heard about those remains in Italy too 👌 It’s all Adam’s music who lives half a mile from me. A total coincidence, gotta love KZbin! 🤠

[@hydrabad3904]

The Barry Norman of the trekking world 🤣 Your impersonation of Kevin Costner was uncanny 🤣 looked stunning along that ridge!

[@JustinWhiting9]

What a terrible film, song, script, and woeful acting = worldwide success for months. 🙄 The wall and ridge were inspiring. 👌

[@joseangelboleaescartin]

At'ta hike! You definitely put Hadrian's Wall Trail on my shortlist, I hope having the chance sometime. I also like Guiness beer, cheers amigo!

[@JustinWhiting9]

Thanks Jose. The dramatic high section is about 20 miles and remarkable in many ways 👌 Guinness = Black magic 😉

[@micahdavis214]

The more I watch these videos Justin the more it's gone from pencil to ink on my to do list. Great commentary by the way good happy friendly style🙂

[@JustinWhiting9]

Cheers Micah 👍 I’m not always so cheerful though! The high section of about 20 miles is inspiring. The rest of the walk less so, but I rarely moan about hiking trails. I try to count my blessings. Positivity goes a long way, spread it around! 🤠

[@micahdavis214]

@@JustinWhiting9 too true pal peace and love keep doing what ya doing 👍🙂

[@daibhidh79]

Another great video which I was looking forward to. You walked in one day which my son and I took two days to do. But we walked the Wall slowly stopping in the forts, museums and other attractions along the way. We also did some little detours like diverting down after Chollerford to see Chesters Bridge which is well worth it. If you ever get the chance I recommend a slow walk along visiting the forts and other places , it brings this special place to life

[@JustinWhiting9]

Thank you 😊 I returned recently to show my wife all the special places. We visited Birdoswald, Housesteads, Chesters, Segedunum and Arbeia forts properly and we both loved it. We also went to Carlisle and the Great North Museum in Newcastle which was free and very good indeed. You’re right, it really deepens one’s understanding and respect for what was achieved all those years ago. 👍

[@Mrade0161]

Awesome!, I camped at the Robin Hood when I did it last year. if I remember rightly, its all downhill now 😀

[@JustinWhiting9]

Cheers man! 👍 More or less downhill…. A few gentle ups, but I was knackered by then….

[@dazbass007]

Another good day on trail Justin again with some fine views finished off with what looks like a nice bit of scran and a Guinness just the job 😀 atb daz

[@JustinWhiting9]

A memorable day but boy I was tired! Guinness always tastes good after earning it 😉

[@paulmcintyre7630]

Loving this walk. And. The music 👍👍👍👍

[@JustinWhiting9]

Hey, the music is great, eh Paul? Good story about that. This chap commented on my EHW videos, he liked them. I watched a few of his music vids and I liked them too. Turns out he’s called Adam and lives half a mile from me! What are the chances of that? 😂 Links in description to the songs and his KZbin channel. Drop him a message, he’s a great bloke, singer, songwriter and guitarist 🎸 👍 Tell him I sent you!

[@JustinWhiting9]

Oh, and have you watched both trailers of the HWP? I like those vids best, none of my waffle, just good music! 😂

[@paulmcintyre7630]

@@JustinWhiting9 lol. Will check them all out. Good stuf. 😂👌👌👌👌

[@JustinWhiting9]

I had been itching use “Out Like a Light”, (trailer 1) cos it’s a belter! I was saving the excellent “Some Stories” for a video to do it justice. The lyrics and chorus are just brilliant. By the time I reached South Shields I realised I had my own story to tell and when I edited the footage for trailer 2 it was just perfect. I was a bit emotional! Big softy… 😭 😂 🤘

[@larsstecken]

I think you forgot to mention that it also much safer to go out at night! For that you shall paint "Romans go home" 100 times in Latin on that glorious wall of yours ☝️

[@JustinWhiting9]

Not to mention the wine, art, baths, sanitation, aqueducts and… peace…. PEACE?!…. Bahhh….

[@larsstecken]

@@JustinWhiting9 can you imagine that it is even funny in German! Now THAT is an achievement 😂

[@JustinWhiting9]

It’s one of the best comedy films ever made. Hilarious with many memorable scenes 👌

[@Zharkov1969A]

That’s the book I’ve bought! I’m trying to convince my mates to do it with me this summer.

[@JustinWhiting9]

It’s a cracking walk. Make sure you do the extension to South Shields!

[@Zharkov1969A]

@@JustinWhiting9 I wasn’t planning to until I watched the final video in the series. Quite spectacular and I agree that stepping into the North Sea is a must.

[@JustinWhiting9]

@@Zharkov1969A 👍 Plus you can have a night in Newcastle without rushing through.