Britain's Best Views
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the classic Tyne Bridge (the prototype for the Sydney Harbor Bridge).
As the BBC says:
The Tyne Bridge was designed by Mott, Hay and Anderson who based their design on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which in turn derived its design from the Hell Gate Bridge in New York.
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visitbritain.com: Britain's Best Views
While Stonehenge may be a disappointment to some, I still thought it was cool to see. AGREED
Glencoe, Highlands, Scotland - AGREED
Wastwater Lake District, England - AGREED
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England -AGREED
While Stonehenge may be a disappointment to some, I still thought it was cool to see. AGREED
Glencoe, Highlands, Scotland - AGREED
Wastwater Lake District, England - AGREED
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England -AGREED
The North Yorkshire Moors is also outstanding.
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All,
I do have to say THANKS for continuing to add ideas of great views - some new ideas for things to do!
I know the Visit Britain link is probably selfishly driven, but am glad to see continued discussion and ideas that result from a limited list!
I do have to say THANKS for continuing to add ideas of great views - some new ideas for things to do!
I know the Visit Britain link is probably selfishly driven, but am glad to see continued discussion and ideas that result from a limited list!
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The North Yorkshire Moors is also outstanding.[/QUOTE]
Agree very much on this one and if you ever find yourself somewhere east and a little south of Hawes in Yorkshire keep a look out for Jervaulx Abbey. It's one of the few abbey ruins that are in private hands. You park at the small cafe/garden shop that is owned by the people who own the abbey grounds and walk a bit to get to the abbey entrance. They have an honor box if you'd care to contribute to the upkeep; not that there IS much upkeep. One of the most peaceful places on earth.
Agree very much on this one and if you ever find yourself somewhere east and a little south of Hawes in Yorkshire keep a look out for Jervaulx Abbey. It's one of the few abbey ruins that are in private hands. You park at the small cafe/garden shop that is owned by the people who own the abbey grounds and walk a bit to get to the abbey entrance. They have an honor box if you'd care to contribute to the upkeep; not that there IS much upkeep. One of the most peaceful places on earth.
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Memories of childhood
The view from Dumyat is particularly good. (Wallace's Monument, Bannockburn, Arthurs Seat, Forth river...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syp0DkiAkhM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syp0DkiAkhM
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This has always been one of my favourites (although to be fair this isn't the best of photographs), but I may be biased having grown up two miles down the road
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The view of Bath from many places, but in particular from Camden Crescent, is particularly stunning.
I will never tire of the view of London from atop Parliament Hill.
I will never tire of the view of London from atop Parliament Hill.
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I will never tire of the view of London from atop Parliament Hill.
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