Channel 4 - Big Roman Dig Print
Written by Peter Burgess   
Monday, 14 July 2008

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The BRD Roman march of 2005 was one of the highlights of my year.  sadly the whole week was rather an emotional roller coaster ride for me.  Walking across an ancient Roman road as part of Channel 4's Big Roman Dig on the Saturday, flying out to Singapore as part of London's Olympic bid on Sunday and then returning to the UK a few days later to the awful news that four young men had exploded suicide bombs in London.  However, it was a bundle of memories to cherish and the prior experiences of the week were some of my greatest experiences as an adult.  Although you might think being part of the 117th IOC in Singapore was magic, the extended walk over High Street was equally fantastic with our event mentioned by Guy de la Bedoyere on television and walking for all those miles with great friends and acquaintances.

Peter Burgess produced these souvenirs, available on the day free of charge to expedition members
Map and guide for the event
Arriving reasonably early at Brougham Castle (Brocavum) the gathered party speedily hastened on their way.  We all knew it was going to be a long hike across some of Lakeland's longestupland terrain and with little chance of refreshment or reliefuntil Ambleside was reached in about 25 miles.  Although many in the party were seasoned walkers, travelling in a group necessitates an awareness that everybody has their own pace.  To this end, we were in no real rush and the marchers ensured that everybody felt comfortable in the long walk ahead.  

 

Badges provided by Channel 4 and Peter Burgess
March Badges!
The first part of the walk leaves Brougham in a south-westerly direction passing through Eamont Bridge, Tirril, Celleron before climbing past Winder hall enroute to Moor Divock and the first real ascent  to Loadpot Hill and the remains of Lowther House at about 2100'. To be honest this long walk-in seemed quite monotonous with roads to contend with before the gentler pastures of the hills.  With spirits high and strides long, the group made good progress and with the excellent company Lowther House was soon achieved.  Anyway, don't let my words convey the spirit, watch it!................

 

 Opening Credits

 Epidose 1

 
Brocavum to Lowther House 
 
Stay in touch for the next installment - OUT SOON!

 



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"I'd just like to say what a great weekend it has been and thanks to everyone who made it such a great time." Liz Lemal on the Honister 2007 weekend