Best in Northumberland

Cawfield Quarry (by Hadrian’s Wall)

(FIVE  TRUNK  location)

Location

Cawfields has its own (very handy car park) and to Romanists is well-known due to its proximity to Milecastle 42 (the one on a steep slope).

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Features

Great access on one side and gets very deep, with great views of the Cawfields Crags over which Hadrians Wall passes in this area.

Hazards

None really (but if you push me its a quarry so is deep with gentle access on one side).

Date of swim

6th July 2014


Crag Lough (by Hadrian’s Wall)

(FOUR  TRUNK  location)

Location

Below Highshield Crags or to Romanists between Milecastle 38 and 39. Access best from east near Hotbank Farm.

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Features

Fairly shallow and great views of the crags over which Hadrians Wall passes in this area.

Hazards

None really (but if you push me its a lot shallower than you might expect and with a lot more fishermen!).

Date of swim

5th July 2014