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Garrigill in Cumbria

Garrigill (13 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SE)

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.....

Miners Arms, Nenthead, Cumbria

Nenthead (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SE)

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...

The Church at Whitfield, Northumberland

Whitfield (2 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE)

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

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

Allendale Town (23 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland (9.5 miles, 15.4 km, direction NE)

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

A picture of Dufton

Dufton (7 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction S)

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

Forest-in-Teesdale (30 Pictures)

in the county of County Durham (14.1 miles, 22.7 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...

A picture of Talkin Tarn Country Park

Brampton (26 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction NW)

One of the loveliest features of Brampton is its octagonal Moot Hall, built by the Earl of Lancaster in 1817...

Blanchland, Northumberland - November 2004

Blanchland (38 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland (15.9 miles, 25.6 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.....

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

Appleby-in-Westmorland (6 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (16.3 miles, 26.2 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...

Brougham Castle, Penrith, Cumbria

Penrith (49 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction SW)

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Hexham County Bridge

Hexham (35 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Northumberland (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction NE)

Historic market town where for centuries the sheep and cattle farmers of Northumberland gathered for the Tuesday market beside Hexham Abbey...

Where sheep shall graze

Stanhope (27 Pictures)

in the county of County Durham (17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction E)

This is a lovely, bustling little town is set amidst the charm of Weardale, it is almost entirely built of stone particularly around the old Market Square, dominated by a fine stone cross...

St.Michael's Church in the village of WALL in the county of NORTHUMBERLAND - August 2003

Wall (1 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland (18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction NE)

The village of Wall lies in the high uplands of Northumberland in spacious countryside bordered by the rivers South Tyne and North Tyne, close to Chester's Fort on historic Hadrian's Wall...

Chollerford Bridge over the North Tyne, Northumberland

Chollerford (26 Pictures)

in the county of Northumberland (19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction NE)

Chollerford is a delightful village destination. It is a popular base for tourists visiting Hadrian's Wall and Chester Fort. The region is also popular with keen fishermen, with.....

Gates leading to Meaburn Hall, Maulds Meaburn, Cumbria

Maulds Meaburn (1 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction S)

Hunter Davies (famous author, journalist and broadcaster) described the village as "... one of the most beautiful villages in the country"...

Bridge over the River Tyne at Corbridge, Northumberland

Corbridge (31 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland (20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction NE)

Located in Northumberland, Corbridge is a historic market town with Roman connections. It features charming streets, historic buildings, and the Corbridge Roman Town archaeological site...

Picture of Caldugate in Carlisle during the flood of Jan 2005

Carlisle (33 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (20.4 miles, 32.9 km, direction W)

For over 1700 years this town occupied an important position on the Scottish-English border, few town's have experienced such turbulent times, but strangely Carlisle has little.....

Ullswater, overlooking southern area.

Ullswater (364 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (23.9 miles, 38.5 km, direction SW)

Ullswater is considered by many to be the lake districts most beautiful lake. It is 7.5 miles of pure beauty, and as you approach it from any direction you will see why. Ullswater.....

Hause Farm B&B, Hallin Fell, Martindale, Cumbria

Martindale (2 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (24.3 miles, 39.2 km, direction SW)

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Patterdale Fells.

Patterdale (16 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (27.4 miles, 44.1 km, direction SW)

The village of Patterdale is a well known vantage point at the head of Ulleswater, close to Brotherswater...

Recommended attractions near Alston

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

Killhope Lead Mining Museum (7 Pictures)

(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction E)

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

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

Long Meg & her Daughters (14 Pictures)

(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SW)

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.....

Langley Castle Hotel, Tynedale, Northumberland

Langley Castle (3 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.9 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.....

Frosterly in Weardale, County Durham

Weardale (20 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.9 km, direction SE)

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

Just before the snow arrived... -  - taken at Talkin Tarn country park

Talkin Tarn Country Park (26 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction NW)

This lovely country park occupies a magical landscape close to the historic market town of Brampton. The icy waters forming the.....

Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall & Housesteads Fort (36 Pictures)

(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction N)

Wild and evocative remains of the Roman Empire's most northerly defences, with panoramic views. Roman barracks and some of the.....

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

High Force (56 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.3 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.....

Blanchland Abbey, Northumberland

Blanchland Abbey (1 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.2 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.....

Brougham Castle, Penrith, Cumbria

Brougham Castle (12 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.5 km, direction SW)

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Penrith Castle in Penrith, Lake District at daybreak

Penrith Castle (13 Pictures)

(16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction SW)

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Hexham Abbey, Northumberland

Hexham Abbey (10 Pictures)

(17.3 miles, 27.9 km, direction NE)

Hexham Abbey is a refoundation of a church which stood on this spot in the year 675, it survived until 821, later the town was.....

Mithraeum temple near Brocolitia roman fort Milecastle

Carrawburgh Roman Fort (Brocolitia) (2 Pictures)

(17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction NE)

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A picture of Tyne Green Country Park

Tyne Green Country Park (1 Pictures)

(18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction NE)

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Low Force, at Bowlees on the River Tees, Upper Teesdale, County Durham.

Teesdale (20 Pictures)

(18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction SE)

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Lowther Castle with Norman Lowther from Manassas, VA - a direct descendant of Sir Richard Lowther.

Lowther Castle (17 Pictures)

(18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction SW)

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The River North Tyne

Chesters Roman Fort (Cilvrnvm) (71 Pictures)

(18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction NE)

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Dalemain House & Gardens, Penrith, Cumbria

Dalemain House & Gardens (19 Pictures)

(19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction SW)

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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, Cumbria.

Carlisle Cathedral (17 Pictures)

(20.7 miles, 33.2 km, direction W)

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Looking back toward to inner entrance of Carslisle Castle

Carlisle Castle (9 Pictures)

(21.0 miles, 33.8 km, direction W)

Set in the scenic surroundings on the northern outskirts of Carlisle, the castle built by William Rufus in the late 11th century.....

Shap Abbey, near the village of Shap in Cumbria, taken in 1963

Shap Abbey (1 Pictures)

(22.2 miles, 35.7 km, direction SW)

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