Branken Wall

Hill, Mountain in Cumberland Copeland

England

Branken Wall

A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass Credit: Colin Pyle

Branken Wall is a prominent hill located in Cumberland, a historic county in the north of England. Rising approximately 1,312 feet (400 meters) above sea level, it forms part of the spectacular landscape of the region. Branken Wall is situated in close proximity to the village of Gilsland, near the border between Cumbria and Northumberland.

The hill derives its name from the ancient Roman fortification, Hadrian's Wall, which runs along its southern side. This iconic wall, built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, stretches across the width of northern England, and Branken Wall serves as a significant section of it. The wall served as a defensive structure and demarcated the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire.

At the summit of Branken Wall, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, one can witness the undulating landscape of Cumberland, with its rolling hills, verdant pastures, and meandering rivers. The hill is also home to various species of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

Climbing Branken Wall can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. The terrain is rugged, with steep slopes and rocky outcrops, but the effort is well worth it for those seeking a sense of adventure and the chance to immerse themselves in the region's rich history. Whether it's exploring the remnants of Hadrian's Wall or simply enjoying the awe-inspiring vistas, Branken Wall offers a remarkable and memorable experience for all who visit.

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Branken Wall Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.362574/-3.3916111 or Grid Reference SD0997. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass

Colin Pyle

A595 at Muncaster Mill

Colin Pyle

A595 south of Longmire Wood

Colin Pyle

Ordnance Survey Pivot

This OS pivot can be found on the SE face of the railway bridge. It marks a point 5.444m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the building west side of the slip way at the south end of Main Street. It marks a point 5.093m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ravenglass

'River Mite' reversing onto a train which would form a mid-morning departure to Dalegarth.

Peter Trimming

Ravenglass

'River Mite' with the train which would form a mid-morning departure to Dalegarth. The first carriage is one of a batch recently manufactured in the workshop of the Ffestiniog Railway.

Peter Trimming

Ravenglass station on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Whillan Beck propels its empty carriages into the shed after arrival from Dalegarth.

Gareth James

Whillan Beck on the turntable at Ravenglass

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Gareth James

Ravenglass street scene

Ravenglass seems very different from other Lakeland villages - use of pebbledash tells you something about the weather.

David M Clark

Ravenglass shoreline

Where the River Esk joins the Irish Sea.

David M Clark

Roman Bath House Remains, Ravenglass

Ravenglass Roman Bath House is a ruined ancient Roman bath house at Ravenglass, Cumbria, England. Belonging to a 2nd-century Roman fort and naval base. The bath house is described by Matthew Hyde in his update to the Pevsner Guide to Cumbria as "an astonishing survival". The still standing walls are 13 ft (4 m) high, there are patches of the internal rendering, in dull red and white cement, and traces of the splayed window openings remain. The relatively good state of preservation of the bath house is believed to be attributable to its being adapted for domestic use in the medieval period. Link

Brian Deegan

Rusty Anchor, Ravenglass

Brian Deegan

Signal Box, Ravenglass

Brian Deegan

Ravenglass Railway Station

The platform for trains to Barrow and Lancaster.

Peter Trimming

Ravenglass Railway Station

A train for either Barrow or Lancaster. Two carriages is now the normal formation, but occasionally just a single carriage runs during the quieter mid-day period.

Peter Trimming

Loco Shed, Ravenglass

Interior of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway steam locomotive shed near the Ravenglass terminus of the line. The wood piled in the corner is scrap used as kindling when the steam locomotives are being prepared and the fires are being lit.

Adrian Taylor

Water Tank

Mounted on the rear corner of the Diesel Shed and conveniently sited outside the (steam) Loco Shed, the water tank is used for replenishment of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway’s fleet of steam locomotives. The horizontal boards supporting the stone heap are kept in place by old rails. The dirty, oily ground is very typical of that found in railway installations where steam locomotives have been serviced over a long period of time.

Adrian Taylor

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Branken Wall is located at Grid Ref: SD0997 (Lat: 54.362574, Lng: -3.3916111)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria