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Garrigill in Cumbria

Garrigill

(1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction S)

This delightful place can be found on the banks of the South Tyne River, it is also on the route of the arduous Pennine Way surrounded by numerous beauty spots. The village.....

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Mining Remains, Nenthead, Cumbria

Nenthead

(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction E)

Nestling beside the sparkling River Nent, Nenthead lies on Alston Moor, in a lonely remote North Pennine Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the pleasant market town of Alston and the Killhope lead mining museum...

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St Augustine's Church, Alston, Cumbria

Alston

(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction NW)

At a height of over 1,000 feet in the far reaches of the Pennines, this is one of England's highest market towns. Alston is a lively bustling place of steeply rising narrow.....

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The Church at Whitfield, Northumberland

Whitfield

(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction N)

This is a picturesque village lying amongst sprawling open countryside criss crossed by dancing streams, tributaries of the River West Allen...

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A view in the central business district, Allendale Town, Northumberland

Allendale Town

(9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NE)

This picturesque Northumberland village enjoys a lovely location in the fine hill and dale countryside of the beautiful East Allen Valley...

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High Force, Englands highest waterfall. On the River Tees, Upper Teesdale, Co.Durham.

Forest-in-Teesdale

(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction SE)

It's landscape, possessed of a wild untamed beauty, highlighted by the meandering River Tees, has a few ancient farmhouses and old stone cottages...

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A picture of Dufton

Dufton

(11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction S)

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Hadrians Wall

Bardon Mill

(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction N)

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Boroughgate, the towns main street. Appleby-in-Westmoorland, Cumbria

Appleby-in-Westmorland

(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction S)

Appleby, is situated in the valley of the River Eden near to Hoff Beck, stunningly beautiful, it is an ideal centre for both walking and touring...

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Village centre Blanchland

Blanchland

(14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction E)

Blanchland is a small picturesque village nestled beside the river in the Derwent Valley within the North Pennines Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is surrounded by.....

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Killhope Lead Mining Museum high in Upper Weardale. A desolate but magical place.

Killhope Lead Mining Museum

(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E)

Killhope Lead Mining Museum keeps alive the counties lead mining traditions. This is a fully restored site of a working mine.....

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Burnhope Resevoir

Burnhope Reservoir

(6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE)

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Frosterly in Weardale, County Durham

Weardale

(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction E)

This lovely scenic valley lies between the town of Bishop Auckland, seat of princes of the church and the charming market town of.....

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Kirkoswald Castle

(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction W)

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Long Meg & her Daughters (Maughanby Circle)- near Penrith, Cumbria

Long Meg & her Daughters

(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W)

The 12 foot high mass of sandstone known as Long Meg can be found close to a circle of smaller "daughter" stones in a spectacular.....

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High Force, Englands highest waterfall. On the River Tees, Upper Teesdale, Co.Durham.

High Force

(12.5 miles, 20.0 km, direction SE)

This is the Tees most spectacular offering, it is also England's highest waterfall. The best time to see High Force is just.....

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Langley Castle Hotel, Tynedale, Northumberland

Langley Castle

(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE)

Built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III, the castle has retained its architectural integrity and is regarded as one of the.....

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Blanchland Abbey, Northumberland

Blanchland Abbey

(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction E)

Blanchland Abbey was founded as a priory in 1165 by Walter de Bolbec II, and became an abbey in the late 13th century. The.....

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Whinfell Forest, Cumbria

Whinfell Forest

(14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction SW)

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Appleby Castle

(14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction S)

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