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Borderlands
Today, it is hard to imagine that the peaceful countryside to
the north of Hadrian’s Wall was a lawless place beset by bloody
battles between Romans and barbarians and violent feuds amongst
warring families known as the Border Reivers. It became known as
‘the Debatable Lands’ and the remains of Roman outposts and
Reivers’ fortified strongholds bear witness to these troubled
times.
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Carlisle
With a holiday or short break in Carlisle, you can relive the
history and heritage of a 2000 year city, indulge in some serious
shopping then relax in accommodation of the highest quality. Close
by, in Hadrian’s Wall Country and Carlisle’s northern borderlands
you can marvel at the legacy of a once mighty Empire, relive the
exploits of the Border Reivers… then refresh yourself in the beauty
of our countryside.
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Eden Valley
Lying with the Pennines to the east and the Lake District Fells
to the west, the beautiful Eden Valley around the River Eden is a
mix of lush green countryside, traditional towns and attractive
sandstone villages some dating back to Viking times. To the south
are the peaceful Howgill Fells, a favourite of Wainwright.
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Hadrians Wall
It was Agricola, Britain’s first Roman Governor who decreed to
tame the "wild barbarians" in the North. When Hadrian arrived in
AD122, the barbarians were still at large thus to defend his
empire’s boundaries, he ordered the building of a mighty barrier
stretching from the Solway Firth in the West to the North Sea in
the East - now one of the most important designated World Heritage
Sites in existence.
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Solway Firth
Travelling along the west coast takes you through many historic
towns and villages. The Solway Coast is renowned for spectacular
sunsets and provides a haven of peace for you to enjoy. It is of
international importance for bird life and rare plants and its vast
array of different habitats provide homes for many animals.
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