Walking Through History

S02E02 The Lakes

Three decades after their invasion of Britain, the Romans set their sights on the formidable Lake District, a region known for its challenging terrain and the fierce local tribes. Tony Robinson embarks on a 50-mile trek, journeying from Penrith through Ullswater, then to Ambleside, and finally reaching the Irish Sea at Ravenglass. Along the way, he uncovers a landscape filled with breathtaking beauty and peril, highlighting the immense difficulties the Romans faced in their quest to conquer this rugged area.