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The trig point sitting on top of Bloodybush Edge (610m).

A ruined 18th century church currently being transformed by the local residents into another place for calm and reflection.

A 19th century lime kiln near the Wannie Line.

The trig point sitting on top of Hedgehope Hill (714m).

A fortified farmhouse (Bastle) near Harbottle.

This is the trig point for Sewingshields Crags (326m) near Haydon Bridge.

A ruined shepherd's hut in the moors near Old Bewick set amongst crags and cairns.

The trig point sitting on top of Curleheugh on Bewick Moor (215m).

A ruined stable block of the once Cresswell Hall.

A lone Sycamore Tree that stands on Hadrian's Wall and is considered the most photographed spot in the Northumberland National Park.

A very well hidden stone viaduct spanning the River Blyth at Plessey Woods for the East Coast Main Line.

A lime kiln set in a lovely rolling Hobbiton area.

Stepping stones over Ladyburn Lake in Druridge Bay Country Park.

Two obelisk navigation beacons that when lined up would direct you into Holy Island harbour.

A large rock sitting in Collywell Bay at Seaton Sluice that a local once grew things on.

A piece of public art found at Blyth Quayside representing a full sized steam train and tender.

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

18th century lime kilns in the harbour of Beadnell Bay

An old water tower from Broomhill Colliery that was sold at auction to be a house.

A slightly ruined lime kiln in Hepple in between Rothbury and Elsdon.

A three draw arch lime kiln in Otterburn.

A small square reservoir just off the coast of Blyth.

Probably the largest lime kiln in Northumberland sitting next to Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island.

A sculpture park and art exhibition space set within the grounds of Cheeseburn Grange, near Ponteland.

The building used to house the rocket apparatus for saving crews from stranded ships near Blyth harbour.

A lime kiln situated on Alnwick Moor, one of 400 that would have been used in Northumberland.

A cave in Hulne Park guarded by a statue of a hermit.

The route of the former Wansbeck or "Wannie Line" railway line that ran from Morpeth to Reedsmouth and Rothbury.

The birthplace of Thomas Bewick, the famous wood engraver and ornithologist.

A 12th century church standing on the site of the original wooden church built by St Aidan in the 7th century.

A ruined fort tower on the opposite side of the harbour to Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island.

A castellated farmhouse sitting on the foundations of a 15th century motte and baily castle.

A Greek Doric style house, 14th century castle and 30 acres of beautiful gardens.

A white pyramid daymark on the north east Emmanuel Head of Holy Island.

A small stone building used to store the explosives during the construction of the seahouses pier and harbour.

A ruined Priory on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, widely considered to be the birthplace of Christianity in England.

A small saxon church built on the site of an old 8th century church near Edlingham Castle.

A spectacular woodland planted on crags to the north and south.

A stone cross marking where Malcolm III, King Of Scotland was slain at the Battle Of Alnwick.

The ruined chapel of an old hospital located in Denwick near to Alnwick Castle.

A lovely 2 level waterfall just under a bridge near Edlingham.

A small and picturesque harbour which used to export salt, coal and bottles.

A riverside walk along the River Blyth, accessed on either side by stepping stones.

A pretty church sitting in amazing countryside with breathtaking views in Low Alwinton.

Cragside is a Victorian country house near Rothbury in Northumberland, built for William Armstrong and his wife, Margaret.

A ruined bastle and cottage located in a remote area of Bellingham.

A natural cave modified into a place for swimmers to get changed in the 18th century.

A flat castle-like observatory on Ratcheugh Crag overlooking Alnwick.

The trig point sitting on top of Target Plantation (250m) above Rothbury.

Another beauty of a lime kiln situated in Low Alwinton.

A 13th century church located in the grounds of Ford Castle, later restored by John Dobson.

A former courthouse, and gateway to a gaol, now a restaurant and apartments.

A sandstone ridge to the south of Rothbury with teems of crags, wildlife and amazing views.

A ruined Vicar's Pele sitting on the main high street in Ponteland.

A field, church and wooden cross marking the Battle Of Heavenfield. A skirmish between Northumbrians and the Welsh in 634AD.

A ruined motte-and-bailey castle at the West end of Wark on Tweed in Northumberland.

A 12th century castle that saw plenty of action during the wars between England and Scotland.

A 12th-century castle in Northumberland on the bank of the River Tipalt rich in history and treasure!

A lovely waterfall nestled in a hidden and secluded valley.

A ruined medieval English castle situated on the south bank of the River Tyne.

A modern take on a 16th Century Physic Garden dedicated to the life of Morpeth native William Turner, also known as the "Father of British Botany"

The remains of a 19th century engine house, later transformed into flats and known as 'Shildon Castle'.

A beautiful Saxon church nestling in the rolling countryside that was once bombed by the Germans.

Probably the finest pele tower in Northumberland with magnificent views and beautiful gardens.

A ruined 13 century priory sitting in the grounds of Hulne Park in Alnwick.

Stunning crags and landscape with standing stones and a Devil's Punchbowl.

A monument marking the Battle Of Fodden where the Scottish army of King James IV were heavily defated by the English in a brutal encounter.

A Tudor arch bridge built in 1511 which was the largest single span bridge anywhere in Britain at its time.

A ruined medieval castle standing on the bend of the River Till.

Two chimneys that were part of the Allen Lead Smelt Mill flue system.

Emily Davison was a militant suffragette who died after throwing herself in front of the king's horse at the Epsom Derby.

A delightful 12th-century church tucked away beside the magnificent Seaton Delaval Hall.

Northumberlandia is a unique landform sculpture near Cramlington, opened by Princess Anne in 2012.

Maybe a windmill, maybe used for sea-navigation, maybe just a pretty building. Now a holiday home.

A ruined medieval castle built around 1341 by Robert Manners.

A well preserved lime kiln not far from Vindolanda.

An ornamental pele tower that was once part of a 16th century manor house.

A 13th century fortified manor house set in beautiful woodland setting near Corbridge.

A lovely little double waterfall near Gilsland.

A 14th century defensive pele tower once used as a vicarage and now is a micro gin bar.

The original 1910 building with the new lantern on its roof.

An old gun battery from the 19th century and reused in WW2.

An 18m tall Obelisk sitting 900m south of Seaton Delaval Hall.

A beautiful grade I listed country house a mile from the coast, packed with glorious history!

A cool little lime kiln up the side of a hill in Slaggyford.

A 12th century medieval monastery built on a bend of the River Coquet, near Rothbury.

The ancestral home of the Earls Grey since 1319. (As in the tea!)

A 16th Century, grade I listed castle on Holy Island only accessible from the Northumberland coast at low tide.

A ruined tower sitting on a crag just around the corner from the Duddo Stones.

A small cave in a huge rock up a hill where it was thought St Cuthbert may have stayed.

Situated in Holburn, St Cuthbert either lived in this cave as a hermit or his body was laid to rest here by monks escpaing from the vikings!

An atmospheric little pool surrounded by a grove of trees.

The best preserved Lime Kiln in the Northumberland national park at Tosson.

Spectacular crags in beautiful countryside, with a castle on top!

Also known as Davison’s Obelisk, this monument is a memorial to Horatio Nelson, victor of the Battle of Trafalgar.

A 600 year old ruined Pele Tower used as a stronghold against invading scots.

A replica of the gibbet used to display the body of the murderer William Winter.

A ruined medieval castle situated at the west end of the village of Harbottle.

A lovely little 12th century ruined castle just outside of Rothbury.

Quite simply the biggest free standing boulder in Northumberland!