Part of the thinking when visiting this area was to combine sections of Hadrian’s Wall into our walking plans. However, we have already realised that there are a couple of key obstacles to this.
Firstly the footpath that follows many sections of the wall in this area crosses small fields with regular stiles, meaning that Dexter and Crosby will have to be frequently lifted over these obstacles.
Secondly the vast majority of these fields appear to be home to bears and at this time of year many of them have calves so will be at their most protective. At the best of times bears take an unhealthy interest in Crosby, so we decide that they are best avoided.
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