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Eamont Bridge, England
Mayburgh Henge
An impressive Neolithic henge with banks nearly 10 feet high.
54.6487, -2.7468
North Yorkshire, England
Malham Cove
Harry Potter once visited this massive limestone cliff, which was carved by an ancient glacial river.
54.0725, -2.1579
Penrith, England
Lacy's Caves
A series of idealized caves carved to entertain guests.
54.7374, -2.6787
Cumbria, England
Sunkenkirk
One of the best-preserved, yet least visited stone circle sites in Cumbria.
54.2825, -3.2739
Cumbria, England
Hardknott Roman Fort
One of the highest Roman forts in Britain is set amid dramatic scenery on a notoriously difficult road.
54.4027, -3.2054
Borrowdale, England
Millican Daltons Caves
It's believed a local adventurer spent 50 years living inside this cave.
54.5338, -3.1583
Borrowdale, England
The Bowder Stone
A 2,000-ton rock resting in a state of a delicate balance.
54.5374, -3.1545
Keswick, England
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Stonehenge has nothing on Castlerigg’s views.
54.6031, -3.0993
Salisbury, England
Old Sarum Castle
This modest relic, with rich history as a strategic fort through multiple eras.
51.0932, -1.8048
Isle of Skye, Scotland
The Quiraing
Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.
57.6436, -6.2653
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Isle of Skye Dinosaur Tracks
On this stunning Scottish island, you can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs.
57.6366, -6.2049
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls
Ancient cliffs resembling a kilt on Scotland's second largest island emit an entrancing sound.
57.6106, -6.1724
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Fairy Glen
This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.
57.5826, -6.3253
Isle of Skye, Scotland
The Old Man of Storr
An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.
57.5093, -6.1525
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Fairy Pools
These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.
57.2473, -6.2565
Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
Eilean Donan
The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.
57.2739, -5.5162
Achmelvich, Scotland
Hermit's Castle
Believed to be the smallest castle in Europe.
58.1685, -5.3145
Lairg, Scotland
Falls of Shin
This man-made waterfall was designed to help improve access for spawning salmon.
57.9605, -4.4071
Highland, Scotland
Carn Liath
This rare surviving broch is one of Scotland's most impressive Bronze Age structures.
57.9872, -3.9122
Highland, Scotland
Abandoned Badbea
An abandoned village where the ruined foundations cling to a cliff.
58.1590, -3.5510
Mid Clyth, Scotland
Hill O' Many Stanes
A collection of short standing stones covers this hillside.
58.3286, -3.2050
Whaligoe, Scotland
Whaligoe Steps
Cut into a sheer cliff face, these stairs are the only way to reach a secluded Scottish harbor.
58.3461, -3.1625
John o' Groats, Scotland
John o' Groats Marker
The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.
58.6440, -3.0699
Dunnet, Scotland
Dunnet Head Lighthouse
The most northern place on the mainland of Great Britain.
58.6714, -3.3761
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