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A nature reserve set within Gosforth Park where you can see birds, otters, deer and much more.

A cave in a crater up on the moorland between Eglingham and Ros Castle.

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

A sculpture called Old King Coal celebrating the area's proud coal mining history.

Sharp's Folly is an 18th century tower in Rothbury, and is the oldest folly in Northumberland.

The Catterick Moss trig point is on moorland (426m) near Stanhope.

The Bollihope Carrs trig point sits on Snowhope Moor (541m) near Stanhope.

This is the trig point for Wind Hill (231m) near Kielder.

The Thirl Moor trig point (558m) is on the Otterburn Military Ranges.

A waterfall and Cave on the Bowlees Beck.

Seven stainless steel collier brigs, setting sail in the remains of an old dry dock by the river in South Shields.

A tree trail around Rothbury town centre and riverside showing you all the different types of trees and their history.

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

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

Two fantastic galleries in the heart of Bishop Auckland.

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

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

This is the trig point for Grey Nag (658m) near Alston.

The Ell Hill trig point sits in a field (61m) near Bamburgh.

Twice life size Corten Steel figures by Ray Lonsdale along the River Wear.

A beauty of a bridge, old and packhorsey, with some chunky cutwaters and lovely views up and down the rivers Wear and Browney where they confluence.

Victorian Park alongside the River Eden with contemporary and traditional artwork, statues, and musical instruments.

The Burn Divot trig point sits on Thirlwall Common (258m) near Haltwhistle.

A striking piece of post-war public art by renowned sculptor Geoffrey Clarke.

Totem poles have stood in the village of Stonehaugh since 1971 and these three are the latest carvings.

A magical waterfall located a short walk into the Northumberland National Park.

Small museum showcasing the history of coal mining in the region.

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

A lovely waterfall nestled in a hidden and secluded valley.

An amazing example of an early 12th century Norman Motte and Bailey castle.

A ruined three storey tower house now mostly covered by trees.

The Tripsy Bank trig point sitting on top of Greater Willington Common (152m) in Willington near Bishop Auckland.

The Hangwell Law trig point sits in a wind farm (212m) near Chillingham.

This is the trig point for Dour Hill (415m) near Byrness.

An octagonal bell tower in Berwick which was built in 1577 as a medieval lookout post and alarm system.

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

The Crow Coal Hill trig point sits on Reahope Moor (466m) near Stanhope.

A Brutalist public work of art in Peterlee, designed by British Artist and Architect, Victor Pasmore.

A colossal costard of a Miner made of Corten Steel by Ray Lonsdale, located in Seaham.

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

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

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

A Grade II* listed Church, dedicated to St Thomas the Apostle, in Stanhope.

Striking mural and sculpture, depicting South Hetton's mining heritage.

Site of the battle of Newburn Ford and Ryton Willows Local Nature Reserve

A beautiful tower sitting atop the crag of Lady Hill near Kelso.

A small square reservoir just off the coast of Blyth.

A big water tower in Tranwell, part of RAF Morpeth.

This is the trig point for Stokoe High Crags (230m) near Falstone.

This is the trig point for Cairnglastenhope (315m) near Kielder.

This is the trig point for Belford Crag (108m) near Belford.

A library designed to look like the pages of a book being fanned, with curious exhibits and a viewing terrace overlooking the River Tyne.

Statue to Jack English or Lang Jack, a famed resident of Whickham who stood 6 feet 4 inches and was renowned for his strength... and bad temper!

25 bronze lion sculptures by artists Gillie and Marc, temporarily on display in Exhibition Park.

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

The Mattilees Hill trig point sits in a field (109m) near Duddo.

This is the trig point for Corby Pike (369m) near Rochester.

A 2,000 tonne precariously balanced boulder with a wooden staircase so you can climb to the top.

The Arthur's Seat trig point sits on a hill (251m) in Edinburgh.

Long Meg and Her Daughters are a series of curious Neolithic standing stones forming a circle on a hillside in the western foothills of the Pennines.

Scotland's National Book Town in Dumfries and Galloway.

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

A Grade II listed building that was constructed in 1796 to store ice for the fishing industry.

A jewel of a Welfare Park in Horden.

A huge conical hill in North Berwick jutting out of the ground with spectacular views over East Lothian.

The Burnhope Seat trig point is at the top of Yad Moss Ski Tow (746m) near Alston.

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

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

The Tinely Moor trig point sits in gorse bushes on Brownieside Hill (151m) near Preston.

This is the trig point for Round Top (325m) near Stonehaugh.

Located on the site of an ancient village cross at Longhoughton, it was on the route of the pilgrimage from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne to Durham.

The Coalway Plantation trig point is in a hedge (140m) near Blaydon.

The Batter Law Hill trig point (143m) overlooking Dalton Park near Seaham.

A pedestrian and cycle bridge that forms the shape of the mathematical symbol for infinity.

Lifesize statue of a female welder from the World War II era by Dr Ron Lawson on the banks of the River Wear in Sunderland.

Gun tower built in 1542 which attracted the interest of Henry VIII for it's state of the art design.

A five tonne Limestone boulder marking the location of the former East Chevington Drift Mine.

The Shacklesborough trig point sits above Balderhead Reservoir (454m) near Barnard Castle.

Exploring the old and modern art around the Northumbria University Campus.

Ruined castle dating to the 12th century, said to be founded by Uther Pendragon.

Four sculptures outside the Stadium Of Light that commemorate the city's industrial past.

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

This is the trig point for East Hill (187m) near Ingram.

This is the trig point for Doddington (180m) near Doddington.

Twice life size figures by Ray Lonsdale depicting workers involved in the Wearside industries.

A former Royal Air Force site with lots of planes and ghosts.

A sculpture dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives in the Montagu View Pit Disaster.

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

A serene sculpture by Ray Lonsdale, positioned eloquently by The Cenotaph in Murton, near Seaham.

A decorative well head built in the 18th century.

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

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

A concrete water tower located next to Northgate Hospital in Morpeth.

A ruined stable block of the once Cresswell Hall.

An atmospheric Anglican church and mausoleum abandoned in the 1970s.

This is the trig point for Pike Rigg (525m) near Alston.

Ruined castle built in the 1200s, with links to Katherine Parr's family.

An ancient well found by St Cuthbert in Bellingham, topped by a Georgian pant and known for its miracles.

The Fendrith Hill trig point sits south of Chapel Fell (696m) near Stanhope.

The ruins of a Medieval Hospitaller.