Walking the Antonine Wall Trail - Castlecary to Falkirk, Scotland, directions and Roman history
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- This is the walking route from Castlecary to Falkirk, following the path of the Antonine Wall, built by the Romans after their invasion of Scotland (Caledonia). The film shows what remains today of the wall, the Roman forts and some beautiful scenery. We walked the best preserved and most scenic parts of the wall, between Kirkintilloch and Falkirk, over two days, this film shows our walk on day two.
You will have heard of Hadrian’s Wall, which the Romans built across Britain, but you may not be aware that they built a second wall further north, the Antonine Wall. The Romans built this wall between AD 142-4, in Scotland, which they occupied for at least 20 years. It extended over 37 miles from the Clyde to the Forth. On day one we had walked the scenic route from Kirkintilloch to Castlecary, where we stayed overnight. Along the way we had visited Bar Hill fort and the well-preserved ditch at East Dullator.
Day Two - This walking route boasts some of the best preserved stretches of the Antonine Wall ditch at Seabegs Wood, Rough Castle, Watling Lodge and Bantaskin. It also has the impressive earth fortifications of the Roman fort at Rough Castle. You can also visit the impressive feat of modern design and engineering, the Falkirk Wheel. The film also gives directions for the walking route which was just under 10 miles long approx.
Route:
1/ We started from Catlecary Road, Castlecary, cross the bridge over the motorway and then take the first right to visit the site of the Castlecary fort.
2/ Retrace your steps and continue east briefly along the B816, taking the first path on your left which takes you over a bridge to the Forth and Clyde canal towpath, which you follow east.
3/After about 2.5km you will come to Seabegs Wood, on the opposite side of the canal. Follow the footpath on your left, through the underpass to visit the scenic tree-lined ditch in the wood.
4/ Retrace your steps and continue east along the canal towpath until you reach and cross the road bridge over the canal at Bonnybridge. Continue down Broomhill Road, turn left down the winding Foundry Road, over the railway bridge and eventually you will arrive at Rough Castle.
5/ After Rough Castle cross over the ditch and continue east, over a stile and through the woods to Falkirk Wheel for refreshments.
6/ Make your way to Tamfourhill Road, along which there are glimpses of overgrown ditch from a number of paths.
7/ Shortly on your right is a well-preserved stretch of tree-lined wall at Watling Lodge.
8/Continue along Glenfuir Road until reach close on your right, follow this to Bantaskin, where you will find another picturesque tree-lined stretch of wall.
9/Exit down the steps into Queens Drive, make your way to the B8080, eastwards to Callandar Park, for another stretch of ditch. Callandar House if open has refreshments and an exhibition of the Wall.
10/This brings you to the end of the day 2 route. If you are following the 2 day walking route make your to the nearby Falkirk High train station, where you can catch a train to Lenzie station to return to your car and from there to your accommodation.
Tips: My advice come prepared for all types of weather, it didn’t stop raining on day 2!
Highlights:
CHANGE TIMES
0:01:14 - Castlecary Roman Fort
0:02:54 - Seabegs Wood
0:04:58 - Rough Castle Roman Fort
0:10:05 - Falkirk Wheel
0:10:51 - Watling Lodge
0:11:55 - Bantaskin
0:12:40 - Callendar Wood
Music credits:
Thank you to all artists whose music I have used in this film.
Monument by Track Tribe (Roman Britain intro title)
and Mind Stream Chris Haugen
courtesy of You Tube Audio Library
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Courtesy of Epidemic Sounds
• Fly on the Wall by Deskant • Fly on the Wall
• Fields of Scotland by Trabant 33 • Fields of Scotland
• Out of Glory by Trabant 33 • Out of Glory
• Levitate Cumulonimbus by Out Linear • Levitate Cumulonimbus
• How to Fall by Anthony Earls www.epidemicsound.com/track/z...
• Governor of the North by Jo Wandrini • Governor Of The North
The Romans featured in the film are the fantastic re-enactment group the Ermine Street Guard, who put on displays across the country.
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Thank you for watching my film, if you enjoyed it then please feel free to like it and leave a comment. Why don’t you have a look at some of the other films on my channel. I have made a number of films about Roman Britain.
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Excellent video, living near Bo’Ness I’m never far away from Rome
What a lovely video! Smartly filmed and nicely presented with all the informative subtitles. And accompanied by pleasant and appropriate music. Very watchable.
Glad you enjoyed it.
I'd heard of the Adrian's wall but never the antonine wall up near Edinburgh. I always say CZcams is educational.😂🇬🇧
Nicely done!
I am interested in Roman Military History and enjoy hiking.
So, this was a great video to watch.
I watched both of the Antonine Wall videos, and appreciate the great work you did on providing clear and easy to read captions.
I will review your channel for other similar videos.
Keep up the great work, and God Bless...
Hi Ken, Many thanks for the feedback. Great to hear my films have achieved their aim. I will be continuing to upload films about Roman sites in the UK so hopefully you will be inspired to visit. Best wishes.
At what time of year was the walk undertaken?
Hi Ebenezer, Your name is familiar to me for some reason? We walked this stretch of the Antonine Wall on the 26 and 27 July. The first day was perfect, the second day it rained all day, the joys of summer in the UK! It was a great walk, I recommend it to you. I hope that helps.