VAN trip across the WILD Frontier of the ROMAN EMPIRE

First day of this 4 day van trip to the incredibly beautiful Northumberland sees us walking along the 2000 year old Hadrian's Wall to Sycamore Gap to see the tree stump. This is essentially a holiday for the Finnmeister, but we've tried to include some interesting walks and history along the way. Succeeded?
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[@CaroleFrenchFox]

What a lovely surprise, a Black Crag video with Wonderful Finn's return!!

[@alisonjarvis6213]

Fins reply to 'i doubt she'd walk 20 miles a day' was ...'dad, it's called - you can carry me mate!' Don't like those buildings, but there was a gorgeous one overlooking the sea... you made me laugh, hubby full of covid, finally said 'im desperate for pie, chips and gravy' and then your dinner was brought out - classic!!excellent vlog...

[@happycycleboy6807]

Stopped at Beadnell Bay Campsite about 2 weeks (17-19 September) ago....in my tent 2 nights. We had the full harvest moon then. Did the Coastal (or as the signs say, the English Coastal Path) walk to High Newton by the Sea...Nice pint or two in the Joiners Arms....then onto Low Newton....back along coastal path.....Beadnell is good for wind surfers...although on the video the bay looked like a mill pond..... Some fabulous houses overlooking the sea at Beadnell. Nice pub in Beadnell, the Craster Arms, good food and a beer. We were very lucky with rhe weather, baking hot on the walk. Wee dog, Finn, was like a puppy on the beach. Lovely to see. Very enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing. Liked the black clan/ mass info.

[@grahamtowler1761]

Must have been freezing at the fort in the Winter but they had some great views You'd have to be a special kind of stupid to want to cut the sycamore down, glad it's shooting away again.

[@MicheleHannan-ln3es]

Really enjoyed the pace of this video. Love those art deco buildings too. Your dog Finney is adorable!

[@howardpotts5763]

Northumberland one of my favourite places

[@nigglemoth]

Really enjoyed this and looking forward to the rest!

[@craigwilson1604]

Nice to see you at my side of the country, cawfield quarry is a great place to park and walk along to whats left of the tree.

[@scottruddick7984]

49:09 “Done by The Fuzz..“ Made me laugh, Glenn. Great vid, in my neck of the woods. Ps technically, she’s the Finnmeisterin ❤

[@crikeymos22]

his was a beautiful walk. Need to do this ASAP. Wish you wouldn’t doubt yourself with these trips. I’m loving them. Even better having Fynn with you. She is so bloody cute trotting along. Remind me of that song. I’m a happy, happy dog I’m a happy happy happy dog. 🐶 you know the one.

[@padanfain7466]

It had to be Bamburgh! YESSS! I am Uhtred son of Uhtred! Oh... i typed this when I started watching. Haha watching Last Kingdom to get in the mood. Cant wait.

[@phillippalee1966]

I am very lucky to live here in Northumberland - very near Hadrians wall. It is such an amazing part of the UK

[@duncanfairwood127]

Great video, thank you. Love the van. Hope you had chance to grab a Craster Kipper.

[@Raffaz2006]

Great video. You're up my neck of the woods now. Me and the pup have walked the entire Northumberland coast in both directions, you will be hard pushed to find better coastline 🙂

[@Alan-DPhotos]

Loving the journey so far 😁 We've been drawn to that coastline quite a few times now and the campsite we stay at is the CCC site at Dunstan Hill, Just off Embleton beach and quieter than the Beadnell site. Done bits and bobs of the walk you're doing but never all in one go. Always seem to get stuck in the pub at Craster or Low Newton by the sea 🤣

[@hazelduerdoth4333]

So happy to see the most pretty Finn back with you ❤️❤️❤️, and what happened to that tree was just simply disgusting 😡😡😥thing is it’s going to take hundreds of years for it to fully mature .

[@b.2221]

The Acer Sycamore will easily fight its way back into nice shape within 30 years so don’t be so despondent over this crass act of vandalism all is not lost.

[@LindaOvenstone-hg3gl]

The Sycamore gap tree wasn't the only Great Tree to be felled another one got taken down just days after,there was an amazing tree that was about a thousand years old it was an ancient yew tree,why do people such horrible things it's like an attack on nature history and beauty...

[@rachelgrant2352]

So happy to see Finn again! Your commute to Northumberland is basically our commute to the Lakes which we love! Great video 😊

[@SandraLeeSchubert]

I enjoy all your videos, but a Finn one is especially delicious. Viewing Hadrian's wall is fascinating. I watch Time Team and other videos and just love the history. Here in the states our history is different. At least we had some Viking action. Maybe. You walk for those of us who can't.

[@SandraEdwards-f7m]

Fantastic video, love Hadrian’s wall and all the history, love the van trips…as well as all the walking videos…and especially love Finn ❤xx

[@annwright1858]

Love you and your walks Glenn. Keep doing what you are doing and don’t be worrying about it!

[@paulamoreton6522]

Great to see Housteads again. I walked The Hadrians Wall Path in May- West to East, prevailing weather behind. I camped near Twice Brewed. It's a great path to do.

[@rogertatham5608]

Great video Glenn, would love to go to Hadrians Wall but never been…..and don’t over think things, your videos are always great whatever you are doing, climbing mountains, wild camping, van trips, whatever, we all love them 👍

[@flyingvisit2]

Fantastic so happy you have done this route, we visited Vindolanda not Housesteads just a little smaller and also walked a bit of the wall. Love Finns new name Finnius Maximus 😁 Love Beadnell Bay, they do lots of sail boarding and paragliding there. Thank you so much , I really enjoyed it. Glenn. 👌👌👌

[@seanspringett2914]

Awesome, we spent this weekend in dent because of u lol. Thank u. Now bring on Beadnell, fellow patreon, look forward to the remaining videos

[@catherineevans6674]

Visiting Hadrian's Wall takes me back to school trips in the rain with a soggy clipboard trying to answer questions as you walked around the fort. Still love it though. Fabulous video and lovely to see Finn back 😃

[@StephenThompson-c3n]

Brilliant video really enjoyed watching and looking forward to the next one, if you haven’t already have you any thoughts on visiting the Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Harris? Could see you and Fin up there as the beaches look stunning, we are hoping to plan a visit next spring, Enjoy bud 😉 👍

[@Thewalkingphotographer1979]

Did Hadrians wall walk last year in that September heatwave. The middle section was a nightmare but loved the walk in general. You should do the full walk glen you would love it.

[@Davidsdigitalmemories]

Oh yes, you have became my staple Sunday evening watch. Must say I'm never really keen on van videos, but this one has a relaxing feel to it with some great views. Also it is so so so great to see Fin again. Just touching on your long distance walks, have you walked the west highland way or would you consider walking it sometime?

[@gladiator22666]

A beautiful unspoiled part of the country……unlike parts of the Lakes have become . The last time I visited Coniston and Bowness-on Windermere I might as well have been in Blackpool …...not the sort of people I’ve been used to seeing in the Lakes . ( been a visitor to the Lakes over the past 30 years ) If it carries on its current path it won’t be long before they have a laughing clown , amusements and a Big Dipper !

[@b.2221]

Your beautiful little dog is straight out of Tin Tin.

[@LindaOvenstone-hg3gl]

Ahhhhh yes,Herge's Adventure of Tin Tin 😂 she is a very sweet little dog

[@samwolf2539]

Glenn, please please get Finn a harness for the van ❤, it only takes one idiot to pull out on you, and she'll be off the seat and get hurt.

[@owlman9297]

My thoughts too.

[@kevinsaward2005]

not on patreon then glenn

[@ade3628]

Cool a road trip

[@ConkerKing]

They should set up viewing points around the Gap with a silhouette on glass of the Sycamore, so that when lined up right you can see it in the gap just as would have appeared.....

[@susannelambdin6399]

Enjoyed this video and view of Sycamore Gap and little sprouts at Hadrian’s Wall.

[@janehodgett959]

My childhood on that coastline Howick is a rocky sheltered beach and Craster Kippers yum!!!

[@janettetaylor8760]

And just think my ancestors built that place being Italian that I am...

[@IonicH3art]

Been their myself, beautiful place, great food too

[@jonathansutterby4081]

Great vid. Hope you get some dark sky action - although with a full super moon might be difficult !

[@rodhepplewhite9722]

As you're thinking of walking the Hadrian's Wall Path, I would recommend you buy the pocket sized Cicerone book 'Walking Hadrian's Wall Path', by Mark Richards. Not only does it provide a guide to walk east to west as well as the west to east route taken by most people, you also get a 1:25,000 scale route map booklet. The book also provides lots of interesting snippets as you make your way.

[@frecklesforties]

This video was so lovely, thank you. Finn is the sweetest little dog, such a star. Loving your videos. So sad to see sycamore gap. Can't wait for the next one! X

[@afacewithoutaname6830]

There's something oddly captivating about watching someone navigate a gate it's like a peaceful little ritual. The gentle rhythm of going in and out, almost like a meditation in motion. Who knew such a simple act could bring such calm and quiet joy? It's the kind of entertainment that reminds you to appreciate life's small, unnoticed moments. F*** that gate hater!

[@janeshort6108]

Aww fabulous vlog with fuzzy face Fin ❤ I was absolutely heartbroken when the Sycamore Tree was chopped down 😢 great walk along the wall. Looking forward to the next vlog of the Northeast its my favourite Coastline ❤

[@suedurbin5566]

Ooh. We now get to go on holiday with you. I’m really enjoying the ‘series of walks’. Definitely get some mead from Lindesfarne. Delicious! 😊

[@richardkrcmar7821]

I was at Sycamore Gap a few days ago. Still a magical place. I did the wall with my son last year, best thing we’ve done. I’d do it again but from east to west this time. Top tip, the bus from Newcastle to Carlisle or the other way round only costs £2. It was more expensive to get the metro from Wallsend into Newcastle. Anyway, I’m looking forward to next week.

[@willbo2000]

Fantastic mate, Roman 'murder house' 😂 - hope you decided to delay the bus and went to the Salt Water Café! Amazing pork donation! All brilliant 👍

[@CB-st6bo]

Great vid Greg and finn..Northumberland is a lovely place my family not far from there. Also I've been to them places there as I also worked in Berwick upon tweed at holiday site a few years ago and visited Holy island lighthouse and Lindisfarne excellent place buddy..

[@juliesecker9405]

Really interesting, Glenn. Please don't doubt yourself about these videos. We all love watching whatever you do because you just have that wonderful way. Love little Fin, too.❤

[@nolslifegren]

You went Alnwick but not Barter Books ? ( dog friendly )

[@antheaczarna2878]

Great video Glenn, I’m really enjoying seeing you “expand your horizons”. Seeing different parts of the UK while enjoying your special brand of waffle is an absolute joy. When I was in the UK last year I hired a car in Glasgow and drove to Carlisle. My first full day in England was spent at Sycamore Gap…. Just 6 days later I was in my accommodation at Windermere crying, watching the news reports that the tree had been cut down. I shed a tear now, seeing the reality of the empty gap in your video. I’m so lucky to have seen it when I did. And under skies as blue as they were for you 😊 Looking forward to seeing what other great adventures you have in store for us.

[@westpoll1]

I remember doing this walk, I had the same sort of weather as you had. Beautiful walk enjoyed every minute of it!

[@cliffwalsh5519]

Ace mate, we were in Northumberland trying out a Camper van in August for a week……stunning and not mobbed……bet it feels good to go back

[@sheffycity]

Good morning Craig Than you for the wonderful drive through the countryside and the seaside to and I love the Adrian wall walk to witch I’ve never been to you should get yourself a nice motor home for yourself looking forward to the next one have a gd day 😊x

[@ThroughTheLoupe]

You parked in the wrong place mate. Should of parked up the hill at Steel Rigg £11.80 to see that! What a ripoff the UK is. In other parts of the world that would be free. The NE hasnt seen sun in a few weeks. Its a miserable place most of the tine You also took the wrong path from the stump and should of headed up the hill by the wall??

[@toniimrie8893]

Great video! I nearly fell off my chair when you said ‘that’s what she said’ 😂😂😂 Can’t wait to see Bebenburgh, is that how you spell it? Wonderful to see Finn and the two of you enjoying time together 💜🐶💜

[@Dagrdottir]

Absolutely loving this series and it is only episode one! Having Finn along is the cherry on the top.

[@annemariewharton2797]

Thank you for a really excellent video. I get to see beautiful places I will never visit, listen to your friendly, cheery chatter and enjoy little Finn scampering along. ❤

[@sharonrojas9569]

I walked on Hadrian's Wall with my husband and his mom in 1971 on a trip to England, Scotland and Wales. I was so excited to see that lovely wall again that I jumped for joy in my spirit. Brought back memories of that trip of a lifetime. I do not remember all of that grass growing on top of the wall then but then memories can be flawed. When we walked on top of the wall, there were no other buildings and I don't recall IF excavations of the area (we were near a mile fort, too) were happening when we were there but for the two hours we spent on and near Hadrian's Wall, we were the ONLY people walking the wall. There may have been spirits where we were because I remember hearing strange sounds floating on the air. BTW I love history too as did my first husband and I taught it for over 22 years. Also saw a Roman Well (still had water in it) in the basement of an Estates Office in either Exeter or Chester, probably Chester. Walked the wall around Chester too. 😎

[@AlexT0412]

Lovely, and what beautiful weather! 🌝. We did part of that walk, including the sycamore back in March and whilst it was VERY cold I loved the wide landscapes and big skies. So looking forward to the rest of this series 😊

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Cute when Finnie makes her bed to get comfortable - she wants to sleep❤

[@lesa1378]

C2c is quite a challenging trek , dont underestimate it

[@jimsmindonline]

What a shame indeed, so sad. (The Sycamore gap tree) What a fun walk though! 💜

[@StephenPowell-s7t]

Another great video Glenn, thanks for sharing and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. Cheers, Steve.

[@johnmull59]

Don't stress about your video content, it is very good and I enjoy the ramblings. On a side note, it must have been annoying being a legionnaire and having to pay £11.80 to get back in after a patrol!🤣

[@janettetaylor8760]

Those people who cut that's poor tree down I hope to god they have a guilty conscience within them for what they did..... I absolutely love tress and it broke me when it was reported what happened to this beautiful tree....

[@UKMitchy]

Ii remember the campsite at Beadnell from the late 80's when I camped at the entrance road. It was a very small site then. Obviously more vans than tents now. I took a trip out to the Farne islands and also walked to Sycamore Gap from the west. I went back about 5 years ago. It's changed a lot. Much busier, but still had a great time.

[@matthewburnley5100]

Awesome! Lovely part of the world. Good to see The Finnmeister on tour!

[@andrease2320]

Well done you walk some of the Pennines way. The short cut is through the nice farm house

[@halo13ification]

It's worth stopping at steel rigg and taking in the view from there of the Whin Sill. Also there's the twice brewed pub and brewery there which is rather nice

[@nolslifegren]

Damn i was there a week last tuesday , Beadnell , Bamburgh etc

[@lesbeldon8299]

Lovely to see you exploring my home patch and we were able to arrange some lovely weather for you!

[@LindyP]

I hiked the complete Hadrians Wall Trail a few years ago. Sycamore gap was one of the highlights for me. I was so sad when I heard the tree had been cut down, glad to see it’s recovering

[@kaydunn8777]

Great to see you out and about in Northumberland, a beautiful county to explore 😊 x

[@mikewinrow364]

No Glen the geese are arriving from the cold winter

[@christinejones2205]

Love the video! Had a meal in the same pub only 2 weeks ago on a trip there!

[@duckypam]

I so relate to the feeling of dread leading up to trips or events. I chalked it up to grief response from recently losing someone extremely close to cancer. I am determined not to let that feeling stop me though. It’s just a feeling. I so appreciate your waffling wanders

[@kaydunn8777]

Ps the well was never an original feature i believe , so it was removed but before tree was cut down 😢

[@Collymillad]

Van vids with Finn are my favourite :D

[@benpaul9211]

Surprised you’re not a member of nation trust

[@ashdowker4326]

fantastic area i have family in amble know it well

[@marpop99]

Great video. Love that part of the country.

[@RoberthSagdahl]

Good vidio .😁. And Finn is so wonderful..

[@SharonHabberley]

Loved it great video as always see you next week 😊

[@clairethompson3238]

Another great video, look forward to the next one.

[@michaelatkinson8291]

The weather is always that good here in the North East 😁

[@Kristanrg]

What a smart way to secure a gas cap! Cool share 👍

[@PreferSolitude]

You have made me want to walk the full wall now 😁

[@kookytoots6755]

Yay an adventure with Finn

[@Riverman2012]

Pennine Way?? 😉

[@janettetaylor8760]

The Van ...lol 😂😆😂

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Finn !!! ❤❤❤

[@lorraine7056]

My neighbor did Hadrians Wall this Spring...as part of a tour (from the U.S)..so now I can tell her I did too! From my couch😂 Thank you!!👍Love your videos...made all the better because Finn is there with you❤

[@LindaOvenstone-hg3gl]

😆😅😁

[@Pugggle]

Doggy seatbelt 😬🙈

[@chrissyplanteater2892]

Yaaaaa hi 🥰 get doggy seat belt on pleaseeeeee

[@crikeymos22]

Hate to sound like a bore but Fynn needs to have a harness on and strapped in. Seen too many dogs smash into the dashboard and scream in crashes on KZbin. She has no chance if you crash.

[@GailDurston-cu3wp]

To add to the boredom, I'm pretty sure it's a legal requirement too.

[@denisehardy556]

It is a legal requirement now and it’s a pretty hefty fine if you get caught

[@dt8ustotten285]

LOVE YOU FINN!! What an interesting trail and history. Brilliant idea.. taking buses to smooth out the journey. Suggestion.. I did dog agility and my dogs were athletes.. like Finn monster. I always snacked them on Power Bones which is an energy snack. Maybe consider a baby pack to pick up and carry Finn when she might need a break? Heck I certainly keep up with you. She is in amazing shape. Thanks for sharing.. see you next week.. love from the USA!

[@St.AustellBlue]

I'm sorry, but your history knowledge of the Romans was dubious. I love your vlogs, but this one had me shouting at the tv. The hypocaust is a system of central heating in a building that produces and circulates hot air below the floor of a room, which is the bit with the little stone stacks that the floor sat on. Housesteads was garrisoned by the 1,000 men of the First Cohort of Tungrians, an auxiliary unit raised in the Tonges area of what is now Belgium. The wall forts themselves were inhabited by people from across the Roman Empire. Asturias =Spain. Dacia=Romania, Syria, Belgium. As I said love your vlogs especially one of our favourite UK location in Northumberland but buy a guide book please.

[@samwhite7642]

Black Crag has fair maidens coming to serenade him and his dog with harp in hand And he still feels he’s inadequate in some way What a guy

[@dogzero1]

I always wonder if Finn wonders who you are talking to?