Cycle Roman Frontiers, England
This evening, I am reprising a cycle ride along the edge of the Roman frontier which continued west of Hadrian's Wall . Location is N.W. England. Above image shows Solway farming landscape Today’s weather was in stark contrast to that prevailing yesterday. We enjoyed perfect conditions comprising zero wind, 60F temperatures and blue skies all of which contributed to a very satisfying and productive trip. After departing our lodgings in Silloth, Cumbria we first undertook a short tour of the town with its superb views facing the Scottish mountains on opposite side of the Solway Firth. Silloth, Cumbria Next we embarked on an inland route south passing through rich and productive farming country. Here we encountered a farming landscape populated with green fields, sheep and cattle. In particular we had encounters with: A ‘saddle back’ sheep. Wind farms. Guernsey heifer cattle. Donkeys. Jacob sheep. A skein of geese. Flock of seagulls. A patch of mushrooms. A peacock (...