United Kingdom The Sycamore Gap Tree

Roman Emperor Hadrian built a 117 Km wall, from coast to coast in England, forming the Northern frontier of the Roman empire in AD122. It runs from Bowness-on-Solway, outside Carlisle on the east, to Wallsend, at the mouth of the River Tyne near Newcastle. When you see it and discover how it operated, you just have to admire the Romans for what they achieved. It’s a good walk with interesting photo opportunities along the way.

The Sycamore Gap tree, beside mile castle 39 of the wall, is one of the most photographed in England. If you watch the 1991 film, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, you’ll see a scene with Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman at this very spot. The Behind the Scenes shot shows it from a distance and a point that is, perhaps, more iconic.

Try more angles if you have the time.

A 15-minute walk from either Steel Rigg bus stop and car park or the Once Brewed car park.