The day started out cool and remained that way with afternoon showers. We got a late start (10:30 A.M.) because, based on misinformation, we went in search of a pharmacy that was supposed to be a half mile away, but turned out to be 1.5 miles. This 24-hour store has limited hours on Sunday and was closed. Three miles and one hour wasted.
Getting out of Carlisle was easy; the path is well indicated. We did not see the beginnings of the wall (most of the stones have been removed for housing) until we reached Bleatarn (Blea Tarn) Park where we could easily see the 
vallum or ditch on the south side of the wall. Bleatran was originally a quarry to get the stones to build The Wall. (See depression in ground on right.) There is a visible track from where they dragged the stones to the wall. The wall was 15 feet high and 8 to 10 feet wide.
Our first siting of the wall was at Hare Hill. Until this point, we saw a few turrets but did not see or, perhaps, recognize a milecastle, a gateway set every Roman mile and used to admit goods and people into England, most likely after paying a tariff or tax.
From here on to Banks where we had reserved a room at the Quarryside B & B, it was mostly up and down hills through farms. 
At one kissing gate, stood an enormous bull, bellowing and looking distraught. I was afraid to enter the field until I noticed a cow in another field mooing back. The bull was too much in heat to be concerned about two people passing by.
When we arrived at the B & B, Elizabeth, the hostess, treated us to tea and orange cake. Later her husband drove us to a pub for dinner.
Tomorrow we will only walk seven miles…there will be a lot to see.
So now you are walking the Wall. I walked some of it as the last part of the St Oswald merges with it. Enjoy.
Sue,
I hope you enjoyed Hadrian’s Wall. We are just starting to get to the interesting sections. It is difficult to imagine that the Romans built in in seven years. I can’t imagine how much work that was.
I’m glad to hear that you were not “full of bull.”(that is an awesome beast) Photos continue to be great! Thanks for sharing. All that green does remind of Ireland, due to all that rain you’re having to endure. What was a Roman mile, compared to our mile?? What’s a “kissing gate”? Ann
Ann,
A Roman mile is equivalent to 1620 yards (1481 meters, 4860 feet, or .92045 mile). It was measure by counting 1000 marching steps, double step (left and right).
A kissing gate s a type of gate which allows people to pass through, but not livestock. You step into the gate, move the door, and then walk trough the other side of the gate. I show a photo of one at http://womanonherway.com/2013/07/26/july-25-tywyn/
Jane and Dennis, I am so proud of you both.. you are very lucky to get to see such beautiful parts of the world, and I thank you for sharing the beauty with me.. Thank You and may God continue to follow you on your joyous adventure…Love and Kisses, Sandra
Sandy,
Glad that you are following along…yes, we are blessed to be able to have these adventures. I am glad you enjoy my sharing them with you.