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A smart 1700s bridge, ahead of its time, sat tight on the banks of the Tweed.

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

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

The Harter Fell trig point sits on Crossthwaite Common (481m) near Middleton-in-Teesdale.

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

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

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

Ruins of a Benedictine monastery first built in 1088.

Ruined castle built by William Rufus in 1092.

A diatom scupture by Andrew McKeown in Saltburn. Art with a bit of marine biology!

A bijoux phone box visitor centre in Branxton, dedicated to the history of the battle of Flodden Field.

A 17th-century packhorse bridge over the River Esk that comes with it's own love story!

Four totem poles which are part of a flood defence scheme.

War Memorial from 1921 by the A68 in Rochester, Northumberland

The Hill Head Farm trig point sits at the edge of a field (186m) near Gateshead.

A gem on the County Durham coast in terms of variety, scenery, history and passive science at work.

The Black Hill trig point sits north of Westernhope Moor (559m) near Stanhope.

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

The Beaumont Hill trig point sits on Tutin Hill (93m) near Darlington.

A metal sculpted bench portraying three notable people from the Bedlington area.

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 temple containing four bronze statues depicting the "Four Seasons" dedicated to poet James Thomson.

A well preserved lime kiln not far from Vindolanda.

This is the trig point for Rhodes Hill (146m) near Ford And Etal.

This is the trig point for Monkside (513m) near Kielder.

This is the trig point for Byers Pike (458m) near Allendale.

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.

Lifesize Durham Light Infantry soldier atop a plinth with his rifle.

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

The Lintzgarth Common trig point sits on Windy Hill (554m) near Rookhope.

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

An ancient Northumbrian Church, one of the oldest in the Country, dating back to the 11th Century that stands on a hill with amazing views in all directions.

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

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

A standing stone celebrating the Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

The New Heaton trig point sits in a copse of trees (92m) near Ford And Etal.

This is the trig point for Bolts Law Smalesmouth (395m) near Kielder.

This is the trig point for Berrymoor Edge (459m) near Kielder.

A bronze statue of Queen Victoria outside Scarborough Town Hall.

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

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

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

Small local nature reserve with two hides for birdwatching.

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

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

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

This is the trig point for Mayland Lea Farm sitting by a wall in a field (305m) near Bishop Auckland.

The Whitton Hill trig point is hidden in a copse of trees (74m) near Ford And Etal.

A large Corten Steel artwork of lovers' hands entwined, by Ray Lonsdale.

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.

Ruined lime kilns on the coastal path near Budle Bay.

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.

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.

The Moss Mire trig point sits in a field opposite a disused quarry (308m) near Barnard Castle.

The Kilmond Scar trig point lies on its side in a quarry (311m) near Barnard Castle.

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.

The Reddings Hill trig point sits in the corner of a field (147m) near Hurworth Burn Reservoir, Wingate, Hartlepool.

A prehistoric standing stone with cup markings.

A lovely little double waterfall near Gilsland.

The Cramondhill trig point sits in a field (79m) near Ford And Etal.

A statue of Robert the Bruce that sits in front of Stirling Castle with views of the Wallace Monument and Ochil Hills.

Large-scale mural depicting the heritage of the area, close to the Wearmouth Bridge.

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.

The Woodland trig point sits on Hindon Hill (370m) near Witton le Wear.

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.

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

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

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

A white stag painted on the rocks below Bamburgh Lighthouse with lots of origin stories!

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.

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

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

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

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

The Thistle Green trig point sits on Cronkley Fell (544m) near Middleton-in-Teesdale.

The Maryside Hill trig point sits in a field next to a golf course (51m) near Ryton.

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

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 Parish Church of St James in Shilbottle

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

A tall stone marking Queen Victoria's Jubilee.

The Law Plantation trig point sits in woodland (177m) near Belford.

A vertical Lift bridge, which was once the biggest in the world.

A 19th Century drinking fountain and trough on The Grove that would have provided drinking water to the village.

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

Historic 18th Century Grade II Listed Building and Grounds now used as a Registry Office with space for ceremonies and on-site accommodation, whilst the basement includes the remains of a Cold War Nuclear Bunker.

The Romaldkirk Moor trig point sits on moorland (410m) near Middleton-in-Teesdale.

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

The Currack Rigg trig point sits on moorland (304m) near Barnard Castle.

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

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

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

The Hillingdon Farm trig point on the edge of a field (249m) near Barnard Castle.