Holmrook, England
Hardknott Roman Fort
One of the highest Roman forts in Britain is set amid dramatic scenery on a notoriously difficult road.
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Holmrook, England
One of the highest Roman forts in Britain is set amid dramatic scenery on a notoriously difficult road.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.
Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.
Strathcarron, Scotland
This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.
Aviemore, Scotland
Britain's only herd of free-ranging reindeer.
Aviemore, Scotland
Scotland's only funicular railway is also the United Kingdom's highest.
Invergordon, Scotland
This abandoned oil depot produces world's longest echo in a manmade structure.
John o' Groats, Scotland
The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.
Lerwick, Scotland
This audio art installation pays tribute to the weather and unique linguistic history of the archipelago.
Sumburgh, Scotland
This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.
London, England
Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.
London, England
One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.
Puri, India
This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.
Brighton, England
Half-drowned wooden stumps and stone blocks are all that remain of a Victorian landing that was destroyed by storms.
Brighton, England
Decrepit Victorian public lift is a white-knuckle ride.
Brighton, England
This monumental gateway marks the northern edge of Brighton and is a welcome sign to all visitors to the seaside city.
Brighton, England
A hidden sculpture garden tucked within the middle of Brighton.
Portsmouth, England
Hauled from the water's depths, Henry VIII's flagship is preserved in this capsule-shaped museum.
Portsmouth, England
This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.
Hastings, England
Every May, townspeople welcome summer with a bizarre pagan parade led by a man wrapped in garlands.
Hastings, England
This remarkably intact, 260-year-old cargo ship is only visible at the lowest of spring tides.
Wilmington, England
This giant geoglyph of mysterious origins is now the site of neo-pagan rituals.
Hove, England
This large torch on the Hove coastline helped Sir Francis Drake defend England from the Spanish fleet.