Hadrian's Wall

(Hadrian's wall is the cover photo - gorgeous!)

When Rome was busy taking over the world, they charged through Britian without much trouble, until they reached the untamable Pict tribes up in Scotland.  Rather than exhaust their troops and supplies fighting the seemingly unstoppable barbarians for one tiny, rocky piece of land, they stopped and built a wall.  "This is the end of the Roman empire!" it proclaimed, and it now marks the farthest north Rome ever got.

The country up north is hauntingly beautiful, and the great wall continued to mark the border between England and Scotland for years.  Now it's just a cool place to go hiking.  (Oh, and there's also the spot where they filmed a bit of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.) Incredibly scenic vistas await you, as well as the ruins of some impressive Roman camps and towns, and a whole lotta sheep.  After a stint in a city, this is a great place to breathe some fresh air, get some exercise on the 3-mile hike along the wall, and gasp at the beauty of Britain.

Recommended Hotel:
Twice Brewed Inn, an ancient pub perched right near the Wall, friendly service, great breakfast

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