Ray Purvis

Ray Purvis

@raypurvis.bsky.social

Volunteer Trail Ranger since May 2010 on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail, Wall miles 22 to 25. Views my own.

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Walk 113 of 2026 on Friday 30/10/2026. Out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

1) Walk 112 of 2026 this morning, (27/10/2026). On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Brushing down stiles, clearing stone flags, raking flat mole hills and raking leaves from along the Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

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3) Walk 112 of 2026 this morning, (27/10/2026). On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Brushing down stiles, clearing stone flags, raking flat mole hills and raking leaves from along the Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

4) Walk 112 of 2026 this morning, (27/10/2026). On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Brushing down stiles, clearing stone flags, raking flat mole hills and raking leaves from along the Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

1) Walk 112 of 2026 this morning, (27/10/2026). On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Brushing down stiles, clearing stone flags, raking flat mole hills and raking leaves from along the Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

2) Walk 112 of 2026 this morning, (27/10/2026). On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Brushing down stiles, clearing stone flags, raking flat mole hills and raking leaves from along the Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

297/365: From the archives: Walking west beside the Vallum. Wall mile 23. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn #thicktrunktuesday

My first sight of the stump at Sycamore Gap in February 2024. After the felling. Wall mile 38. Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

Walk 112 of 2026 on Tuesday 23710/2026. Out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

1) Walk 111 of 2026 this morning, (26/10/2026). On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Brushing down stiles, clearing stone flags, clearing drains and raking leaves from along the Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

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3) Walk 111 of 2026 this morning, (26/10/2026). On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Brushing down stiles, clearing stone flags, clearing drains and raking leaves from along the Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

1) Walk 111 of 2026 this morning, (26/10/2026). On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Brushing down stiles, clearing stone flags, clearing drains and raking leaves from along the Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

2) Walk 111 of 2026 this morning, (26/10/2026). On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Brushing down stiles, clearing stone flags, clearing drains and raking leaves from along the Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

296/365: From the archives: Walking west beside the Vallum. Wall mile 23. Close to the site of Milecastle 24. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

Making use of today's extra hour. 'Freebies' for out on the Trail. Portgate to Heavenfield section, Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

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Replying to @puddleswellies.bsky.social

Nice!! I'll add my Hadrian's Wall gauntlet then (also from the 'other' archive!), while we're in 3-some mood 🤣

From the archives: Stone step through stile on the north side of the B6318 Military Road crossing point at Errington Hill Head. Wall mile 24. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

Four Acorn 'freebies' for out on the Trail started. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

Walking west on Highshield Crags in Wall mile 38, Path had been reinstated. Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

Looking back east, on the way up to Highshield Crags in Wall mile 38, Path had been reinstated. Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

Walking west up to Highshield Crags in Wall mile 38, Crag Lough can be seen through the trees. Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Aftermath of Storm Arwen in 2021. Fallen trees cleared, after they had blocked the Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

Walking west up to Highshield Crags in Wall mile 38, Crag Lough can be seen through the trees. Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

North ditch at Milking Gap in Wall mile 38, Crag Lough can just be seen through the trees. Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

Another 12 pieces of wood prepared for another 'batch of freebies' for out on the Trail. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn Wonder what they are going to be?

Walking east and tidying up in Wall mile 23. West end of Military Road Plantation. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn #StileSaturday Trying again with correct spelling!

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Pre cast concert stile in the drumlin lands north of Kendal. It's associated with the Haweswater viaduct, inspection hatches in the threaded post

294/365: From the archives: Walking east on the counterscarp of the north ditch of the curtain Wall. Wall mile 25. Close to the site of Milecastle 25. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

From the archives: Walking east in Wall mile 24. Close to the site of Milecastle 24. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn #fingerpostfriday

293/365: From the archives: Walking west on the counterscarp of the north ditch of the curtain Wall. Wall mile 24. Close to the site of Milecastle 25. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

Looking up in St. Oswald's Church, Heavenfield. Wall mile 25. A short walk off the Trail. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

292/365: From the archives: At east end kissing gate at Stanley Plantation. Wall mile 23. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn