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A timber cabin set on the banks of Kielder Water mirrored on the opposite bank by another, more simple hut.

A ruined bastle in Redesdale near Otterburn in Northumberland standing as a reminder of the tumultuous history of the borders.

When originally built, the Union Chain Bridge near Berwick Upon Tweed was the longest wrought iron suspension bridge in the world.

25 acres of plants from five continents. Also eye-catching art installations such as boots, bugs, and fungi.

Remains of part of the original Stockton and Darlington Railway main line, built in 1825.

A sandstone ruined house that is part of a collection of sculptures on the Riverside Sculpture Trail.

Old lime kilns at Fulwell, now a fancy backdrop for a car showroom.

Grade I listed mansion house predominantly 18th century.

A Grade II listed building in North Shields built in 1893-94 to provide accommodation for retired and needy seafarers and their wives.

A 60m waterfall cascading into the sea next to a 90m basalt cliff resembling a kilt.

A 16th century ruined tower house belonging to the Hume family, who were a powerful Border clan.

A lovely church in a quintessentially British setting. Possibly the oldest in the Durham diocese.

The trig point sitting on Cold Law on Thorgrafton Common (453m).

An old Victorian water tower in Haltwhistle that now houses a shop and cafe.

A Church in Ovingham with sections dating from the 11th century and location of the grave of famed engraver, Thomas Bewick.

A charity and working community farm in the urban heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Remains of a former smelting mill hidden in the Northumberland countryside.

A Norman Church with a quirky interior, sitting high and proud above Whitby with a paradigmatic gothic graveyard.

A 14th century ruined castle in the small village of Innerwick built for Scottish royals.

A modernist building, especially built for the study, teaching, demonstrating and display of all things glass.

This peninsula has several pleasing aspects such as a lighthouse, a cannon and the goddess Nike atop the war memorial.

Lime kilns built in 1847, hidden away in the beautiful Weardale countryside.

A 16th-century tower house in the town of Jedburgh, where it is believed that Mary stayed for a few weeks in 1566. The house is now a museum dedicated to Mary's life and times.

The trig point sitting on top of Berwick Law (187m).

A 1920's park in Whitby that also houses a Museum and Art Gallery on site.

A brickwork mural of William Shakespeare on the gable end of a house in Heaton.

A poignant tribute to the mining community in the distinctive style of Ray Lonsdale.

Church in the heart of Corbridge village, originally built around 674.

Ruins of a Roman garrison located on Hadrians Wall, with a museum of artifacts found on site.

Medieval, Regency, and Victorian splendour all under several roofs. A wonderful deer park and woods. Oh and of course, it's haunted!

Ruins of a 12th century priory on the Bolton Abbey estate.

A family of four concrete hippos on a housing estate in Killingworth.

An original working Victorian Water Pumping Station operated by steam.

A multitude of artifacts, equipment, models, photographs and information on all things mining.

The trig point sitting on top of Helvellyn (950m).

A type of roundhouse that was built during the Iron Age in Scotland and is located on the slopes of Cockburn Law.

The longest surviving section of 'broad wall' on Hadrians Wall.

Medieval castle, home to the Clifford family for 400 years

A substantial and imposing 13th century ruin of a new castle sits in contrast with the modest footprint of an old castle.

Limestone ravine with two waterfalls in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Pretty little 18th century bridge over the River Wear in Witton Le Wear.

WW2 pillbox disguised as a ruined house.

Edwardian Baroque styled town hall which embodies civic pride.

A 14-century church and all-round home to saints, tall tales, bones of Border Rievers and men of battle.

The trig point sitting on top of Ravensheugh Crags (256m) near Simonburn.

The DunBear is a steel sculpture of a brown bear in tribute to John Muir, the Dunbar-born naturalist and conservationist.

Potentially one of the earliest stone circles in Britain, thought to be constructed around 3000BC, located in one of the finest locations within the Lake District National Park.

This is the trig point for Barley Hill (305m) near Blanchland.

A 12th century church which was the scene of a Roundheads and Cavalier's confrontation and is also the final resting place of Anne Bronte.

A ruined fortress in the town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, first built by a Norman baron in c. 1100 on a cliff above the River Nidd.

Turret 7B on Hadrian's Wall, found along with a 63m long section of the wall in a small area of public space in a housing estate by the A186

The Hopealone trig point (316m) sitting on top of Hope Hill.

This is the trig point for Wether Hill (301m) near Elsdon.

A tall pyramidical structure made with repurposed stone from a Durham Cathedral turret.

A sculpture of three miners waiting to go down the pit. It’s a reminder of the three mines that Seaham once had.

The trig point sitting on top of Lamb Hill on the border ridge (511m).

The trig point sitting on top of Blackman's Law (274m) near Otterburn.

An urban conservation area, with grand buildings, cobbled lanes, River Tyne views, and a few pubs.

Over 10 acres of glorious trees, and plants with stunning romantic backdrops such as St Marys Abbey, The Hospitium, St Marys Tower, and the Roman Walls.

Former St Mary le-Bow Church, hosting displays on Durham history.

This is the trig point for Brenkley Hill (83m) near Cramlington.

A Grade I listed railway viaduct spanning the River Tweed at Berwick and built by Robert Stephenson.

A ruined border fortress built in the 13th century and associated with battles and Mary, Queen of Scots.

Built in 1846, the standing engine hauled railway trucks up and down an incline into Rookhope.

The Spy Rigg trig point sits on a craggy outcrop (313m) above Lampert Farm near Gilsland.

Impressive castle owned by the Neville family until the 16th century.

Remains of a romantic looking pele tower on a hill with scenic views.

A cast iron book sculpture a dedicated to the Scottish poet Hugh MacDiarmid.

A monument to two engineers who died during the collapse of the Penmanshiel Tunnel expansion.

Ruin near Kelso overlooking the River Tweed, in the grounds of Floors Castle.

A weir in the River Coquet which powered a nearby water mill, but was also the scene of a wartime tragedy.

52 acre park near Houghton-le-Spring with a sculpture trail and plenty of wildlife.

A ruined castle built in the early 1300s by the influential Hepburn family.

Ruins of a 14th century chapel in the grounds of Low Friarside Farm.

One of Blighty’s oldest wooden ship-lapped buildings. Fresh from a new coat of paint.

An 18th century market cross that would have been used for proclamations.

Visit the ruins of a once-thriving Carmelite monastery in Aberlady, East Lothian.

The site preserves the only First World War battle site in Blighty.

Peaceful, ruined 12th century abbey managed by English Heritage

Possibly an old windmill converted into a dovecote which is lined inside with brick nesting boxes

The remaining gatehouse and garderobe of Bewcastle Castle which was built in the 14th century by one of Edward III's generals.

An unfinished castle built by Sir John Seton situated a few miles north-east of Haddington in East Lothian.

This is the trig point for Warlaw Pike (402m) near Blanchland.

An old tithe barn within the grounds of Foulden Parish Church where parishioners would give the church 10% of their agricultural produce.

An 11th Century Church in the village of Egglescliffe

Remains of a 15th century friary in the heart of Jedburgh.

The remains of a 2,000 year old hillfort in Drem, East Lothian.

19th century lime kilns, located on the River Wear.

A pleasant green with many fine views of magnificent landmarks of North and South Shields.

This is the trig point for Greenleighton (285m) near Morpeth.

This is the trig point for Brizlee Wood (250m) near Alnwick.

This is the trig point for Long Crag Gunnerton (222m) near Swinburne.

A replica of a nearby Anglo-Saxon henge and part of the part of the Maelmin Heritage Trail.

The trig point sitting on top of Titlington Pike (233m) near Eglingham.

A large rock in next to Simonside in Rothbury that resembles a small church and may have been a meeting place for persecuted religious groups.

The Blackdown trig point (310m) located on the Ray Wind Farm near Kirkwhelpington.

This is the trig point for Shepherdskirk Hill (202m) in the Kyloe Hills near Belford.

This is the trig point for Blackwool Law (266m) near Rochester.

Stunning castle built in 1721, set in a 21,000 hectare estate.

An unusual gravestone marking the final resting of a burglar trying to rob Lee Hall.