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Ray Purvis
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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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The four Acorns removed yesterday still in 'Acorn Hospital' for repainting. Two coats of black gloss on fronts. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. 16 Acorns replaced so far this year.
The four Acorns removed yesterday still in 'Acorn Hospital' for repainting. Two coats of black gloss on fronts. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. 16 Acorns replaced so far this year.
January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Before and After. Trees brought down during Storm Arwen in 2021 felled. Wall mile 23, Military Road Plantation. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Before and After. Trees brought down during Storm Arwen in 2021 felled. Wall mile 23, Military Road Plantation. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Before December 2025. Before and After. Trees brought down during Storm Arwen in 2021 felled. Wall mile 23, Military Road Plantation. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. After January 2026.
January 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Walk number 7 of 2026, on Friday, (16/01/2026). Out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Two hand-painted Acorns in rucksack to give away in January. If I meet any walkers? #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk number 7 of 2026, on Friday, (16/01/2026). Out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Two hand-painted Acorns in rucksack to give away in January. If I meet any walkers? Wall mile 23, east end kissing gate out of Stanley Plantation.
January 13, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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Walk 6 of the year, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Today's litter pick. The Energy drink obviously did not work, the empty pouch too heavy to take away. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 6 of the year,13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Today's litter pick. The Energy drink obviously did not work, the empty pouch too heavy to take away. Plastic water bottle, plastic Pepsi bottle; Energy drink pouch, sweet wrappers and other rubbish!
January 13, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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3) Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. Wall mile 23. Cut back Gorse on left of east end kissing gate at Stanley Plantation. Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. Wall mile 23. Walking back west at west end of Stanley Plantation. Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. Wall ile 23. Walking back west in Military Road Plantation.
January 13, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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2) Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. Wall mile 23. Drain overflowing at west end of Stanley Plantation. Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. Wall mile 23. Tidied up at west end of Stanley Plantation. Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. Wall mile 23. Stanley Plantation Trig Point. Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. Wall mile 23. Raked flat mole hills in Stanley Plantation.
January 13, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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1) Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. Wall mile 23, trees blown down by Storm Arwen in 2021 have been felled. Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. Wall mile 23, still wet and muddy on the stone flagged section of Trail in Military Road Plantation. Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. Wall mile 23, another tree felled in Military Road Plantation. Walk 6 of the year, out in heavy rain this morning, 13/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , cleared out drains, cut back Gorse and picked up litter. Wall mile 23, tidied up and cleared out drain at east end of Military Road Plantation.
January 13, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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A snowy day on the Trail at Heavenfield. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn #thicktrunktuesday
Watching the sunrise from the graveyard of St. Oswald's Church. A snowy day on the Trail at Heavenfield.
January 13, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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2026
13/365. From the archives. Walking west, beside the north mound of the Vallum. Wall mile 23. On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walking west, beside the north mound of the Vallum. Wall mile 23. On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Yellow Gorse in flower beside the Trail.
January 13, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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The four Acorns removed this morning back into 'Acorn Hospital' for repainting. Washed to remove dirt and grease then sanded down. First coat of black gloss on backs. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. 16 Acorns replaced so far.
The four Acorns removed this morning back into 'Acorn Hospital' for repainting. Washed to remove dirt and grease then sanded down. First coat of black gloss on backs. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. 16 Acorns replaced so far.
January 12, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Walk number 6 of 2026, in the morning, (13/01/2026). Out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Two hand-painted Acorns in rucksack to give away in January. If I meet any walkers? #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk number 6 of 2026, in the morning, (12/01/2026). Out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Two hand-painted Acorns in rucksack to give away in January. If I meet any walkers? Recently installed new fingerpost in Wall mile 22 at road to Portgate Farm. Pointing west to Heavenfield two and a half miles away.
January 12, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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3) Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. Wall mile 22, fingerpost pointing west at road to Portgate Farm. Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. End of Wall mile 22 and start of wall mile 23. The site of Milecastle 23. Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. Wall mile 23, changed Acorn for a newly painted one on the east end kissing gate into Stanley Plantation. Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. Wall mile 23, changed Acorn for a newly painted one on the east end kissing gate into Stanley Plantation.
January 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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2) Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. Wall mile 22, brushed down top and steps of stile at road to Portgate Farm. Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. Wall mile 22, brushed down top and steps of stile at road to Portgate Farm. Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. Wall mile 22, brushed down top and steps of stile at road to Portgate Farm. Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. Wall mile 22, changed Acorn for a newly painted one on stile at road to Portgate Farm.
January 12, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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1) Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. Wall mile 22, some of the mole hills raked flat. Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. Wall mile 22, brushed down top and steps of wooden ladder A stile beside the Vallum ditch. Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. Wall mile 22, tree on the south mound of the Vallum. Walk 5 of the year, this morning, 12/01/26. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Raked flat mole hills , changed 4 Acorns and picked up litter. Wall mile 22. Looking west along the line of the cleared Vallum ditch. Gorse was cut back by Trail Rangers.
January 12, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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2026
12/365. From the archives. Walking east, steps and stone step through stile out of the north ditch at Errington Hill Head. Wall mile 24. On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walking east, steps and stone step through stile out of the north ditch at Errington Hill Head. Wall mile 24. On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail.
January 12, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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Last set of four removed from Trail, already to go back out again in the morning. Two coats of black gloss on fronts and backs, two coats of white gloss on the Acorns. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail.
Last set of four removed from Trail, already to go back out again in the morning. Two coats of black gloss on fronts and backs, two coats of white gloss on the Acorns. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail.
January 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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2026
11/365. From the archives. Walking west, beside the counterscarp of the north ditch. Wall mile 24. On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walking west, beside the counterscarp of the north ditch. Wall mile 24. On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Ash tree in the north ditch.
January 11, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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Some of the missing. Every year signage goes AWOL. I was once told it was my fault that the metal National Trail Acorns disappear, because I paint them and keep them in to good an order! 🤬My items on trailgiftshop.co.uk will hopefully rise funds to buy essential signage for the Trail.
Missing metal National Trail Acorn way marker. Missing Public Footpath way marker. Attempt to remove metal National Trail Acorn way marker. Missing metal National Trail Acorn way marker.
January 10, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Made all of these to raise funds for Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail's 20th birthday in May 2023. All of the wooden signs, Acorns on wood and Acorns on sea coal went. The two framed original photos remain on the Trail Gift shop. trailgiftshop.co.uk with other items. All money will go to Trail.
Made all of these to raise funds for Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail's 20th birthday in May 2023. All of the wooden signs, Acorns on wood and Acorns on sea coal went. The two framed original photos remain on the Trail Gift shop. https://trailgiftshop.co.uk/ with other items. All money will go to Trail.
January 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Second coat of black gloss and first coat of white gloss on the Acorns. Finished tomorrow and will be ready to replace four more on Monday, when out. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Second coat of black gloss and first coat of white gloss on the Acorns. Finished tomorrow and will be ready to replace four more on Monday, when out. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail.
January 10, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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National Trail metal Acorns have to cope with a wide variety of weather conditions out on the Trail. This is why I repaint all of them on my section every year. Latest four got the first coat of black on the fronts. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn Portgate to Heavenfield section of Trail.
National Trail metal Acorns have to cope with a wide variety of weather conditions out on the Trail. This is why I repaint all of them on my section every year. Acorn on a fingerpost in frosty weather. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Trail. National Trail metal Acorns have to cope with a wide variety of weather conditions out on the Trail. This is why I repaint all of them on my section every year. Latest four got the first coat of black on the fronts. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Trail.
January 10, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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Hadrian's Wall north ditch in mile 24. Looking west. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn #RomanSiteSaturday
Hadrian's Wall north ditch in mile 24. Looking west. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail.
January 10, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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2026
10/365. From the archives. Walking east, beside the north ditch. Wall mile 24. Wooden ladder A stile beside the track to Keepwick Fell. On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walking east, beside the north ditch. Wall mile 24. Wooden ladder A stile beside the track to Keepwick Fell. On Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail.
January 10, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Four Acorns removed this morning back in 'Acorn Hospital'. Two coats of black gloss on the backs. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Four Acorns removed this morning back in 'Acorn Hospital'. Two coats of black gloss on the backs. Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail.
January 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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Walk number 5 of 2026, (12/01/2026). Out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Two hand-painted Acorns in rucksack to give away in January. If I meet any walkers? #hadrianswall #followtheacorn
Walk number 5 of 2026, (12/01/2026). Out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Two hand-painted Acorns in rucksack to give away in January. If I meet any walkers? Kissing gate #2 if walking west or east on my section. At St. Oswald's Farm in Wall mile 25. The Gorse bushes behind, line the counterscarp of the north ditch.
January 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM