Remains of village pinfold for stray sheep and water fountain, 1897. See Link

On the Wolds Way between High Hunsley and North Newbald. The lower reaches of Swindale are given over to cereal production

This striking foot- and cycle- bridge is the lowest crossing point of the River Doon (only just above the beach), and was completed in 2001. It links the main Ayr seafront with the Greenan Shore to the south. It lies on the National Cycle Network. Link

The one in County Durham, not the one in Canada! Taken shortly after a vicious hailstorm.

The tree is known as Mrs Johnston's as she died in a snowstorm at this point. There is some question as to when, it was not the '47 storm but possibly '37 or '38. Mrs Johnnston lived in the ruined cottage at the end of the Culvennan farm road (information kindly supplied by John Hannay). Cairnsmore of Fleet in the background.

Lively and imaginative use of colour.

Part of the six acres of gardens at Graythwaite Hall. Link

The headland at Penmaen-bach forms a formidable barrier to communication along the north Wales coast. In the days of horse and cart, carriages had to be dismantled to carry them round the headland! Nowadays, things are a little bit easier as the main A55 North Wales Expressway is carried through the headlands in tunnels. This shows the original (eastbound) tunnel constructed in 1932. Originally this carriageway carried traffic in both directions, but a new longer tunnel was constructed a short way to the south in the 1990s to take westbound traffic SH7478 : Penmaen-bach Tunnels. Unlike the Pen-y-Clip tunnels a short way to the west, a good cycle and pedestrian path runs alongside the road round this headland. The Great Orme can be seen in the distance.

The stone piers once supported a bridge on the Waverley line (Carlisle to Edinburgh) over the River Lyne. In 2000, a group of Sustrans volunteers constructed a light footbridge resting on the piers, thereby providing a safe route for cyclists between Carlisle and Longtown avoiding the busy A7.

The memorial reads "In memory of Christopher McTaggart, shepherd, who perished in snow storm near this spot, 11 January 1913, aged 19 years"

The moors above Weardale are much given over to grouse shooting. This shooting box is quite a modest establishment. The further hut contains a single table and chair. The nearer shed probably houses a loo, but I didn't investigate!

Built in 1976, this striking futuristic church stood in the former mining village of Bowburn. Unfortunately, it suffered serious design faults and was closed in September 2004. At the time of photography the building was in a sorry state with the roof in a poor state of repair, and the whole premises fortified like Fort Knox against vandals. The building was demolished in May 2007, just leaving the cross standing.

The Park Wall is part of the impressive perimeter wall, 15 Km long (now partly replaced by a fence) which encircles Wolsingham Park Moor. The Moor (this side of the wall in this photo) was for many centuries an extra-parochial territory which formed part of the hunting grounds of the Prince-Bishops of Durham. The valley of the Millbull Sike runs down to Weardale in the distance.

A closeup view of the beach which consists almost exclusively of cockle shells.

The Wildlife and Wetlands Trust centre at Caerlaverock is a major site for over-wintering ducks and geese, especially of the Barnacle Goose which migrates here every winter from breeding grounds in Svalbard. The centre was opened in 2002 by King Harald of Norway. Link The tower is an excellent viewpoint over the various ponds and marshes of the reserve. Although I have not been able to verify it, this looks very much like a redundant control tower from an old airfield.

The Mourne Wall was built over a period of 18 years between 1904 and 1922 as a job creation scheme by the Belfast Water Commissioners to enclose the Mourne Catchment. The statistics of the wall are impressive - 35 km long, and an average of 2.5 m high and 1 m wide. Link

This view is taken a short way above Hare's Gap, one of the main cols in the northern ridge of the Mournes. Slievenaglogh in the background.

Early on Saturday 26 May 2007, the west end of Wolsingham town centre was devastated when an oxy-acetylene cylinder being carried in a Transit van exploded. Many windows were blown out and several buildings sustained structural damage. The driver was killed, but fortunately, being early on a Saturday morning, nobody else was about, and there were no other casualties. Link Workmen are here seen replacing the shop front window of the local food store.

Seen from the higher of the two Duns above Kilchrist Castle.

A hillside to the south-east of Elsdon. It is not clear which Battle is referred to - apparently not the Battle of Otterburn (1388) which was fought on a site to the north-west of Elsdon village.

Hotel, restaurant and public house in the village of Hightae. The "Royal Four Towns" of Lochmaben are Hightae, Greenhill, Heck and Smallholm.

This abandoned tent, complete with two sleeping bags and Karrimats was found on the public footpath on the north side of Raechester Plantation. On reporting the matter to the police, it transpired that they had already been informed, and were satisfied that the equipment had been simply abandoned. But why? Are there aspects of this mystery which still need to be cleared up?

Three large stones stand above the spillway at the north end of Kielder Dam, commemorating the opening of the reservoir by the Queen in May 1982. Link The valve tower NY7087 can be seen beyond the dam.

Separates the Huron Basin, Salford Quays from the Erie Basin beyond. This was formerly a railway bridge linking the docks with Trafford Park. It was re-located to its present position in 1988.

Incised meanders of the River Irthing, which here forms the boundary between Northumberland (to the left) and Cumbria, looking downstream. On the far bank is the extensive bog of Butterburn Flow; the white building in the middle distance is Churnsike Lodge NY6877 with the western end of the Kielder group of forests beyond.

A very fine example of a ha-ha, on the eastern edge of the Bolam Hall estate.

Seen from the C2C cycle route Link. In the distance from left to right Grisedale Pike NY1922, Sail NY1920 and Hopegill Head NY1822.

Black Banks Wind Farm was developed by DP Energy Ireland Ltd in two phases - the first of 4xVestas V52 850KW turbines was completed in 2001 Link. Black Banks 2, with a further 8 turbines was completed in 2005 Link. The masts are 49m high, the rotor diameter is 52m.

These massive fortifications were constructed during the 1860s as were many in coastal locations throughout Britain to guard against attack by the French at the time of Napoleon III. Girdleness lighthouse in the distance.

A spectacular double waterfall where the Sputie Burn spills out onto the beach.

Port Carlisle was constructed in the 19th century to provide a deep-water port for Carlisle. A canal was constructed from here to Carlisle, completed in 1823, but was closed after only 30 years. The port did not flourish and is now just a ruin. The Scottish shore can be seen on the far side of the Solway Firth.

A road skirts round Ballagan Point at the south-eastern tip of the Cooley peninsula. This is the one point where the road is protected by a sea wall.

Looks like water to me! A tributary of the Mennock Water. White Dod NS8511 in the background.

Seen from "the gap with no name", Hadrian's Wall and National Trail follow the top of Housesteads Crags (to the right). Beyond the near woodland, the wall drops to the "Busy Gap", more properly known as the Knag Burn Gateway NY7968. Beyond that again can be seen Clew Hill and Kings Hill NY7969 .

The plantation to the left is High Hope Wood. On a cold winter's morning above Allendale.

Off Yarridge Lane.

In the gorge of the Ash Gill, just downstream from Ashgill Force.

Looking across the sands of Morecambe Bay towards the South Lakes peninsula.

The horse-drawn class. Ploughing competitions are a popular event in rural Ireland

This recently opened museum commemorates Admiral William Brown (Guillermo Brown) (1777-1857), founder of the Argentine navy, who was born in Foxford. Brown is regarded as one of the heroes of Argentine history, to such extent that he has named after him: several ships of the Argentine Navy, an Argentine naval base, three towns, 320 schools, six football clubs and about 1100 streets. A public park in Foxford under development is also to be named after him. He has been commemorated on postage stamps issued both by Argentina and by the Irish Republic.

Clare Island stands in the entrance to Clew Bay and essentially comprises two hills - Knockmore (the higher) to the left and Knocknaveen L6985 to the right.
The small island, rather closer, is Mweelaun L6880. Seen from the hillside above Killeen.

There was intense wartime activity on the Isle of Tiree, much of it concerned with the early development of radar. This was a Chain Home Low station established on the summit of Beinn Hough. A triangulation pillar also features.

Seen from the path to Pobull Fhinn stone circle.

Farm in the Ettrick valley. Kirkhope Tower NT3725 can just be seen at the far end of the plantation.

On the northern edge of the village of Drumkeeran.

On the steep hillside above Hexham to the south.

Looking down into the valley of the West Dipton Burn in Hexhamshire.

Just downstream from Diptonmill Inn.

The gardens of Seaton Delaval Hall were designed in 1947. This is a particularly fine example of a parterre garden, although some of the "windows" in the hedges are too small to actually allow anything to grow inside.

On a feeder intended principally for birds, especially chaffinches. Red squirrels have not as yet been challenged by the encroachment of grey squirrels in this part of Scotland.

An elaborate set of fixed and movable mirrors concentrate and divert sunlight round the corner into Market Street to illuminate the Omagh Bomb Memorial.

One of a number of art deco houses in Beadnell.

On the edge of Hafren Forest.

For those who wish to avoid the petrol fumes and congestion on the causeway, there is an alternative route to Holy Island- the old Pilgrims Way across the sands. Indeed I believe that this was the only route to Holy Island when I first visited in 1960 and cycled over, although it must have been firmer then than it is now. A line of poles marks the dead straight route over the sands, and a refuge (one of two) has been provided for walkers caught by the tide. Unlike the one on the causeway, however, this refuge does not have any modern conveniences like a telephone or a roof, and the ladder is very rudimentary. No doubt if need arose, even the most arthritic would find a way of getting up there!

Ward Law NT8613 is the summit to the right beyond the plantation.

Dere Street was a Roman road which ran from York via Durham over the Cheviots to the head of the Firth of Forth. The line of the road is today followed in part by modern main roads such as the A1 and A68. Elsewhere as over the Cheviots, it is little more than a footpath, although along the short section seen here, it is followed by a modern tarmac road.

This farmer at Blakelaw Farm is busy popping something into the mouths of his flock, which will no doubt be very good for them.

Residential street, immediately off Priestpopple, the main thoroughfare through the town. Beyond lies a large redeveloped site incorporating Marks and Spencer and a large car park.

As an interesting example of cut-price 19th century engineering - fascinating! As a solution to 21st century traffic problems - absurd! Prudhoe town can be seen on the far hillside.

Stamfordham was clearly once a much bigger centre than it is today. This old market cross was built in 1735 and stands on the large village green.

A lively street band entertaining the shoppers in Fore Street, Hexham

Rock in the channel to the south of Annet, which can be seen in the background. The bird on the rock is a shag, which is much commoner than cormorants in the Scillies.

There is no record that this house is haunted, but it looks as if it ought to be.

Pub in Bridge Street, Westport, renowned for its traditional music evenings.

Stannington Station (originally named Netherton Station) on the East Coast Main Line opened in 1847. It served passengers for over a hundred years until 1958; closed for goods in 1964. The substantial station house is now a private house, albeit the noise from passing trains must be considerable.

The valley of the Pinkie Burn, a tributary of the Black Burn. Wauchope Forest lies beyond with the Border on the skyline.

To promote the cause of minority nations in Europe (such as Wales) which have not achieved independence, Ceredigion Council has decided to fly the flags of such nations on the sea front at Aberystwyth. The three nearest to the camera are, in order, the flags of Occitania (broadly, southern France), Sardinia and Scotland.

A magnificent display of autumnal colours in this Woodland Trust property.

A giant snow dome encasing the Marquess of Londonderry's statue in the Market Square is one of the most compelling of all the displays in the Durham Lumiere festival 2011. Created by Jacques Rival, the words "I love Durham" are displayed at the foot of the statue (not clear on this image). The statue of Neptune at the northern end of the square is in the foreground.

Newcastle International Airport is one of the busiest in the country with over 200 aircraft movements a day, and carrying over 4 million passengers in a year. Christmas day offers a complete contrast to the usual pattern of activity. With only about 10 incoming flights and 20 outgoing flights, the airport was like a ghost town.

The traditional procession of townspeople carrying flaming barrels of tar on their heads returns from a circuit of the town square, prior to the lighting of the bonfire. The pinpoints of light in the crowd are the LCD screens of innumerable cameras.

Silvas Capitalis, one of the more spectacular examples of the Kielder Sculpture Program.

The road running up the valley of the Glenridding Beck towards the cluster of buildings at Greenside. Raise NY3417 can be seen on the skyline.

A fine Victorian crescent of over seventy houses mostly built in the 1870s. In recent years sub-division of houses into flats means that there are now over 200 different households living in the crescent. The road and gardens are privately owned by the consortium of residents

Two farm workers crash out in the yard of Broom House Farm.

A narrow boat makes its way downstream along the Trent, in the shadow of the cooling towers of the High Marnham Power Station. Although the main buildings were demolished in 2006, the cooling towers are still standing. The whole area is festooned with overhead power cables. Seen from the Fledborough Viaduct.

On Seaburn beach.

Pausing at the bottom corner of the field.

A detailed view of the external decoration of the cottage with shells.

The sandy beach of Marloes Sands is pierced by many outcrops of rock.

The stream is an artificial watercourse,probably dating from the mid-19th century, feeding the Whittle Dene group of reservoirs.