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

The trig point sitting in Night Fold Field in Alnmouth (48m).

A ruin of a folly shaped like a shepherd's hut on the Alnwick moors.

Something for all ages, from dinosaurs to mining, shipbuilding, glass, art, natural history, and an arboretum!

A statue depicting legendary comedian, Eric Morecambe.

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

An old ruined windmill sitting in Armstrong Park.

Small ruined castle in the grounds of the Glengarry Castle estate.

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

A staircase leading up to where the battery would have been in Newcastle.

A 21 arch viaduct carrying the West Highland Line (and Hogwarts Express) over Loch Shiel.

A secluded waterfall and plunge pool in the Harthope Valley next to The Cheviot.

A three-storied tower-house built as a hunting lodge then later extended and used as a farmhouse and students' hostel.

An 11th century Saxon cross head that marks the focus for the start of the annual Goose Fair in Ovingham.

Originally envisaged as a motte and bailey, Simonburn Castle was eventually a tower house before falling into ruin.

The Kelpie maquettes in Ardrishaig, at three meters tall are the 1/10 scale prototypes for the real McCoy Kelpies by Andy Scott stabled in Falkirk.

Nature Reserve with SSSI status in Blaydon.

Monument built in 1897 by local banker John Stuart McCaig

A small rock arch off the coast in South Shields near Souter Lighthouse.

A ruined 12th century Abbey in the Royal Burgh of Roxburgh, Kelso.

A 19th century fountain dedicated to Bryan Adamson, a lieutenant of the HMS Wasp that was lost at sea.

A blue carpet made out of crushed glass outside of the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle. Part of an urban art project and created by Thomas Heatherwick.

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

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

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

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

A tower based on a siege engine amongst eclectic buildings

This is the trig point for Hebron Hill (130m) near Morpeth.

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

The grave of celebrated Daleswoman Hannah Hauxwell.

Lanercost Priory, founded in 1169, is a well-preserved medieval Augustinian priory in Brampton, Cumbria.

Small National Trust site with medieval hall dating back to the 13th century.

A column in memory of James Evelyn's parents, moved from Felbridge up to Lemmington, Northumberland.

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

Fountain commemorating Doctor James Trotter, local councillor known as 'Mr Bedlington' during Victorian times.

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

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

Disused steel furnace and woodland walk, managed by English Heritage.

A 15th century country house, situated near the village of Alwinton in an area of natural outstanding beauty.

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

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

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

Magical stone bridge tucked away in the west highlands.

A subtle stone sculpture hidden in a dry stone wall in the middle of the Galloway Forest Park.

A nature reserve at the northern end of Druridge Bay and one of the best wildlife spots in the north east.

Commemorative viewing tower in the Forest of Bowland, built in 1887.

The Parish Church of St James in Shilbottle

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

A Grade II listed Tower Mill dating to around 1790.

Castle dating back to the 17th century and home to the bishops of Durham.

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

The trig point sitting next to Darden Lough (375m) near Elsdon.

A Red Kite Feeding Station set up on a Farm.

An obelisk standing in Richmond Market Place dating to 1771 with a surprising hidden secret.

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

Remains of a pumping station built by Robert Stephenson in 1844.

The Beacon Hill North trig point overlooks the North Sea (87m) near Seaham.

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

A trio of curious follies located behind Sorrelsykes House near Aysgarth.

A 47 hectare nature reserve near Witton le Wear created on an area of former sand and gravel quarry and sewerage treatment works.

This is the trig point for Long Crag (320m) in Thrunton Wood near Rothbury.

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

A waterfall and Cave on the Bowlees Beck.

This is the trig point for Deadwater Moor (569m) near Kielder.

Two chambered cairns dating back to the Neolithic period.

Two Parks, Castle Vale and Coronation Park, set either side of Berwick Station which include footpaths, shelters, rose gardens and a lily pond.

A stone pant in Holystone Village named after St Mungo, the patron saint of Glasgow.

A life size reminder of The Vaux Brewery wagons and Dray horses by Ray Lonsdale.

This is the trig point for Tunstall Hills (112m) near Sunderland.

Brickwork from the Victorian age.

Model village near Bridlington featuring local landmarks.

This is the trig point for Greenside (362m) near Kielder.

A fine example of a 16th-century tower house, located just west of the village of Gordon, in the Scottish Borders

A neoclassical tower that stands on top of a bluff overlooking Portree harbour.

A Roman Temple dedicated to the God Mithras near to Brocolitia Fort on Hadrian's Wall.

A single-span, through arch road bridge, built in 1928-29 by Sir William Arrol and Company Ltd., and designed by Mott, Hay and Anderson, and a bowstring arch railway bridge built in 1879.

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.

Well kept 16th century peel tower in the Scottish Borders, home to the infamous Border Reiver Johnnie Armstrong.

This is the trig point for Penshaw Hill (136m) near Sunderland.

Scotland's National Book Town in Dumfries and Galloway.

This is the trig point for Coldtown Beacon (366m) near Bellingham.

This is the trig point for Hasting Hill (124m) near Sunderland.

The trig point sitting on top of Bavington Crags In Great Bavington (248m).

Purpose built gallery housing the collection of Joseph Shipley.

A decorative well head built in the 18th century.

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

A severely ruined 15th century tower in Little Swinburne.

Magnificent folly on the outskirts of Richmond, built around 1760.

The trig point sitting on top of Shirlaw Pike (308m) near Rothbury.

A statue to John Simpson Kirkpatrick and his unlikely companion.

650 hectare site attracting thousands of birds every year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Collier Law trig point sits on Wolsingham Park Moor (517m) near Stanhope.

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

A hidden away home to The Kerr clan of Lothian, Ferniehirst Castle is a rarely open gem nestled in the Borders.