{"id":6060,"date":"2016-03-13T12:50:20","date_gmt":"2016-03-13T12:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/?p=6060"},"modified":"2016-03-13T12:50:20","modified_gmt":"2016-03-13T12:50:20","slug":"hadrians-wall-path-diverted-after-storm-desmond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/2016\/03\/hadrians-wall-path-diverted-after-storm-desmond\/","title":{"rendered":"Hadrian’s Wall Path diverted after storm Desmond"},"content":{"rendered":"

Damage caused by Storm Desmond to the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail in Carlisle has caused disruption to the popular walking route which may last a year.<\/p>\n

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Hadrian’s Wall Path in Carlisle diverted due to storm damage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to The National Trails <\/a>website, the section between the Sands Centre to Engine Lonning is closed due to ‘catastrophic damage’ \u00a0to the River Eden flood bank.<\/p>\n

The website goes on to say that the route is: “Likely to remain closed throughout all of 2016.”<\/p>\n

Tall metal barrier gates and fences secure all entrances to the large 30 acre site after floodwaters exposed electric cables and washed away flood prevention barriers over 50 years old.<\/p>\n

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Large Acorns indicate the diversion route<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We showed some images of the damage in our recent blog update\u00a0Flood damage reveals hundreds of historic artefacts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Diverted National Trail<\/strong><\/p>\n

The section of Trail between the River Caldew\u00a0in Bitts Park, Carlisle, and Engine\u00a0Lonning, to\u00a0the West of the City \u00a0is now subject to a signed diversion on to the streets of the City.<\/p>\n

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Follow the acorns through the streets of Carlisle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Large acorns stuck to lampposts and street furniture indicate the diversion and provide a guide to those unfamiliar to the city.<\/p>\n

A map has been produced\u00a0showing the diversion<\/a>. We would suggest that you print it out or note the route prior to setting out.<\/p>\n

If you miss the signs<\/h3>\n
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A simple path closed sign advises of problems ahead<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Planning is key to any adventure but we got caught out recently when we just went for a walk.<\/p>\n

If you are not familiar with National Trail updates and like us are local, then you join paths and byways at random points just whilst out for\u00a0a bit of fresh air.<\/p>\n

Only one sign, a simple Footway Closed notice, advises of the need for a diversion through the Willowholme Industrial Estate. So take care, check the National Trails Website for updates or here for updates as we spot them.<\/p>\n

Until next time.\u00a0 please share this article on Facebook and Twitter using the buttons below.<\/p>\n

Licks and wags<\/p>\n

Charlie and Rufus<\/p>\n

Gallery of images and official notices<\/p>\n