) we planned to get out and check a few ideas and areas for future runs. Along the way of course I was able to enjoy the M and we had a terrific run to Alston from the A69 nearly traffic free - at a time like that the M feels wonderful and really flows. We took a right before Hartside (shock horror from all that know me 
) and set off for the Roman Wall calling in at Carlisle airport to see if my microlight instructor was about. 
Couldn't resist taking a few shots with the heavy metal which is part of the museum there. . . .
We were pretty sure that one or two of the single track roads we explored wouldn't suit - especially where the cattle were all over the road - wonder if it's possible to get a hoof mark out of a panel
Lots of Roman wall left to see (and much of it in the buildings and farms all about the wall
)
Glorious countryside all about us but the forecast clear skies had obviously missed the early BBC pronouncement
Nevermind we found what we were looking for - this stunning location created by the Romans through quarrying . . . .
So 150 miles and the M was excellent, even when just plodding about taking in the surroundings.
Yep, it was a lovely way to spend a day
) - just remember it as being very cramped and full of equipment 
