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

Steel artwork by Richard Farrington on the Cleveland Way walking trail.

War Memorial from 1921 by the A68 in Rochester, Northumberland

The ruins of a castle fought over by the Scots and English on a small outcrop near St Abbs.

A 13th century priory twixt manor house that was a retirement home and also a retreat for the Durham Monks.

An obelisk marking the centenary of the Glorious Revolution by William the Orange.

An old sail-less windmill situated within a farmers field.

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

The trig point sitting on top of Thorny Hill (185m) in Pauperhaugh near Rothbury.

The Ridlees Cairn trig point sits on the Otterburn Ranges (412m) near Rochester.

This is the trig point for Carter Bar (579m) near Catcleugh.

The Burradon Mains trig point sits on the edge of a field (236m) near Alwinton.

The Killhope Law trig point sits on moorland (673m) near Allendale.

Striking cable stayed bridge over the River Wear in Sunderland, with a 105 metre pylon and riverside paths offering impressive views.

Two unconnected historical finds in a snug corner of Lawe Top. They are a pair of brick built beacons, and two replica Russian cannons captured from the Crimean War (1853-1856).

An 18th-century circular stone enclosure on the village green in Elsdon, Northumberland, historically used to hold stray livestock until reclaimed by their owners.

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

An old 19th century pottery on the outskirts of Corbridge, previously known as Walker's Pottery.

Nature Reserve set in a former Whinstone Quarry in the village of Embleton

A maginificent viaduct spanning the River Eden in Wetheral.

A pele tower that used to be part of the vicarage for the adjoining St James Church.

A prehistoric standing stone with cup markings.

Another beauty of a lime kiln situated in Low Alwinton.

A standing stone celebrating the Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

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

The Sand Edge Common trig point is on Wolsingham North Moor (353m) near Stanhope.

The Knitsley Fell trig point sits on Knitsley Fell (284m) near Wolsingham.

A superb 67m tower, containing exhibitions on each of the three floors, then the crowning glory at the top.

Monument built in 1897 by local banker John Stuart McCaig

A symbolic replica of a bell from the tower of Brinkburn Priory which reflects the history and heritage of the monks at the monastery.

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.

An ancient woodland containing five follies and lots of routes to wander.

Artwork inspired by the Little Tern colony which return to nest in Horden every spring.

A memorial to the Bradford brothers and other soldiers from Witton Park who fought in World War 1 and both received the Victoria Cross.

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

A lovely little double waterfall near Gilsland.

This is the trig point for Westerhope (132m) near Ponteland.

The Pigdon trig point sits on the edge of a field (118m) near Morpeth.

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

This is the trig point for Pit House Plantation (266m) near Durham.

A unintentionally concealed 90 foot tall way marker marking north for astronomers at Durham University one mile south.

The Ridsdale Iron Works, castle-like ruin in, was the point of manufacture of pig steel used in the construction of Newcastle's High Level Bridge.

A church in Richmond with built elements dating from the 12th century.

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

A Nature Reserve alongside the River Breamish in the Northumberland National Park

Small local nature reserve with two hides for birdwatching.

A late 18th or early 19th Century Lime Kiln just outside Shilbottle.

A heavily modified ruin of an early 13th century castle held by the powerful Hume family.

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

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

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

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

This is the trig point for Heddon Hill (278m) near Ingram.

The Fellhouse Fell trig point sits on Beacon Hill (337m) near Allendale.

This is the trig point for Cairn End (304m) near Haltwhistle.

The Stoterley Hill trig point is sitting on Muggleswick Common (376m) near Consett.

Ruined castle built by William Rufus in 1092.

A huge miner’s helmet and cap lamp hung on a peg rack created by Father and son Ray and Sam Lonsdale in homage to the area's mining heritage.

Dating from the late 12th century, St Michael and All Angels' Church is the parish church of Houghton-le-Spring and contains the tomb of Bernard Gilpin.

A well-kept park with Victorian and Edwardian Features, modern works such as spiders and mosaics, plus the poignant ‘Heroism of the Silent Gun’ Boer War memorial.

A large scale pavement map showing the geology of The British Isles.

Pens to hold stray animals, dating back to medieval times.

Six foot pair of boxing gloves commemorating the achievements of Maurice Cullen.

The Parish Church of St James in Shilbottle

A well preserved lime kiln not far from Vindolanda.

A tall stone marking Queen Victoria's Jubilee.

This is the trig point for Menceles (78m) near Chillingham.

This is the trig point for Higham Dykes (93m) near Ponteland.

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

Ruins of a Benedictine monastery first built in 1088.

A bronze statue of Queen Victoria outside Scarborough Town Hall.

Ruined lime kilns on the coastal path near Budle Bay.

The grave and monument of Harry Clasper, renowned boat builder and professional oarsman. The Alan Shearer of his day.

The most spectacular gorge with cascades and waterfalls in the whole of Northumberland if not the UK!

Two chimneys remaining from the Sikehead mine set on Ramshaw Moors

The Wreighill Pike trig point sits in a field just north of Hepple (219m) near Rothbury.

This is the trig point for Moot Law (258m) near Swinburne.

This is the trig point for Hay Banks (177m) near Belsay.

The Halidon Hill trig point sits in a hedge next to the Halidon Hill battle field (163m) near Berwick Upon Tweed.

The Green Hill trig point sits on Byerhope Moss (530m) near Allendale.

The Chester Hill trig point sits on a hillfort (188m) near Swarland.

Clock tower created in 1911, sited over an old place of pilgrimage.

The remains of a coal staithes for the Wearmouth Pit.

A unique fortress style house in Newcastle's West End that was won as a prize in a 1920's raffle.

An abundance of art in a striking eco friendly/ green building.

A little hidden den in the dunes near Amble made of driftwood and containing shells and fun messages.

A former horse racing track on the outskirts of Richmond that contains what is left of the oldest, surviving, stone built, public grandstand in the world.

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

Marmion Tower is a Garde I listed, 15th-century gatehouse in West Tanfield, North Yorkshire.

An octagonal folly, once part of the Stella Hall estate in Blaydon.

The scoop bucket used from the now dismantled Ace Of Spades dragline excavator.

A former coal mine turned into a mining museum and heritage centre.

A contemporary maze near Kielder Castle.

A waterfall set within the stunning Galloway Forest Park.

Individual artwork creations, on opposite sides of the main road in Ushaw Moor.

A rare and significant medieval ruin, which served as the first school in Alnwick.

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

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

A life size sculpture of grandmother and granddaughter by Ray Lonsdale.

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