Date: Friday, 31 July 2026
Day: 7
From: Newtown To: Easton
Start Walking: 629am End Walking: 220pm Walking Time: 6h32m
Distance (Planned): 31.6km Distance (Garmin): 31.2km
Ascent: 173m Descent: 206m
Progress: 134.1/138km
Weather: Patchy cloud and breezy. Perfect walking conditions.
Stayed At: Midtown Farm B&B
General Comments:
• Today was all about the Walk not the Wall. I may have been walking near or on the Wall, but it was well hidden or present in memory only. A bit like how this path started.
• While I was disappointed not to see any wall, there was plenty of other beautiful scenery to enjoy.
• My initial itinerary did not have me walking such a big distance today. Unfortunately, my planned accommodation for tonight, cancelled for no reason which meant I had to scramble to find another bed. Yep, it’s been a big day, but a good one all the same.
• I had been reflecting that I hadn’t seen much wildlife on my English walks and was then proved wrong with three sleek deer bounding across my path this morning. They were moving way too fast to get a photo.
• Birdlife was also abundant this morning as the path took me along the River Eden. I was thrilled to see a family of swans with 5 signets! It would be a twitcher’s Paradise along this river.
• And despite the dry weather, there were lots of wildflower and colourful gardens to admire.
Top Tips:
• Diversions: Like yesterday, there were more ‘temporary’ diversions off the official path. Whoever put up those signs uses a very loose definition of temporary as the signs are faded and covered in moss! Regardless, these diversions are not overly pleasant with lots of road walking. Take care.
• Stages: From the amount of people on the trail today and, after chatting with a few of them, it seems that overnighting in Carlisle and completing this final section in one day, is a popular choice. One that I could have considered. Ah, hindsight! 🙃
I’m almost there!
Life...one big adventure 
Fruit and lovely flowers, Mel. I need to consult a map because I’m not familiar with this bit xx
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It’s probably only a little bit on the map, just on the outskirts of Carlisle. 😄 Have a good day. Xx
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The flowers are lovely. So many pinks and purples.
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They definitely brightened up the edge of the path. I’m not sure whether they are a weed or a proper flower. 😅
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Well, as Jude says and I suspected, they are weeds but still pretty!
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Agreed.🌸🌸
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Those pink flowers may look pretty, but it is Himalayan balsam and an awfully invasive non-native species in the UK, where it outcompetes native flora for light, nutrients, and pollinators. You found a lot! I’m not sure where you are. I would have thought the path followed the wall, there is certainly a lot of it. Have you passed Birdoswald Fort? Maybe I have missed a day 🤔
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Ah, I knew you would know whether this plant was friend or foe. I thought it was probably a weed as it was so prolific. And Yes, passed Birdoswald a couple of days ago.😊
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I wouldn’t have been too disappointed not to see the wall – that lovely dirt road and old bridge make up for the lack of wall. And all the colourful flowers (although it’s invasive as Jude said) … it must have been a welcome sight towards the end of your hike. When I have to walk more than 30km in a day, I call it a BIG day! Well done!
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Thanks, Corna. It felt VERY good to get the boots off at the end of that day!😄
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I agree that the Himalayan Balsam is actually quite pretty but unfortunately a dreaded invasive species that is hard to get rid of. Balsam Bashing is an actual thing here. Theraputic in a way! And good for the environment. 🙂
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It was growing very thick along the river banks. I’m not sure who owns that land or who has responsibility for it, but it appeared to be growing completely out of control. A nice sight for visitors, but maybe not for residents. 😔
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The scenery is beautiful even without the wall! 🙂
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Definitely! There is beauty everywhere. Mel
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Who needs a wall with all that other beauty around?
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True…but a bit of wall would be nice too. 🙂
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For the sheer pleasure of walking in hidden history this looks very peaceful. I must do the whole thing.
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It is worth doing although the real highlights are in the middle sections. It’s all very pretty walking.
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