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Made up of four counties the region of the North-East is as diverse as it is large. Stretching from its most Northern point of Berwick upon Tweed through to Middlesbrough - lying near the border with North Yorkshire. The region covers a total length of 110 miles.
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 Lined with miles of unspoilt golden beaches and playing host to more strong houses and castles than other county in England Northumberland 's tag of "the secret kingdom" isn't given without just cause.
The county is renowned for its varied, exhilarating scenery; the aforementioned coast is complemented by the rolling Cheviot Hills, the countless number of rural hamlets and the vastness of Europe's largest man-made forest and reservoir, Kielder.
With its unique history and wide-open spaces Northumberland is a treasured part of the North-East.
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 In contrast to Northumberland, Tyne and Wear is densely populated - it certainly doesn't suffer for it though. The vibrant, cultured city of Newcastle upon Tyne lies at the heart of this county - helping secure its reputation as a friendly, bustling county.
However, the county hides it own share of wonderfully dramatic locations as well. St Marys lighthouse lying off the coast at Whitley Bay, facing the full brunt of the North-Sea and reachable via a short causeway has been a subject of photographers for many years.
Tyne and Wear brings a vital role to the North-East, with Newcastle as its pulse the county complements Northumberland, and vice versa
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 Arguably most famous for the ancient beauty of Durham City (dating as far back as 2000 BC) with its dominant Cathedral and prominent university, Durham lies only 15 miles to the south of Newcastle.
However, the rest of County Durham remains largely unexplored.Formerly a large mining area the county displays landscapes similar to that of Northumberland with wide open spaces and ancient forests when looked at a little closer.
Often dismissed as playing second fiddle to Northumberland, County Durham manages to combine the wonderful architecture of its only city with the many unexplored spaces in a effortless transition.
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 As the regions most southerly county, lying next to North Yorkshire, Teesside is regarded by many as the official entry to the North East.
The county is probably most famous for being the home of the explorer Captain James Cook, whos monument can be seen for miles around. Another of Teesside's famous son's is film producer and Director Ridley Scott, whos work includes Hannibal, Kingdom of Heaven and Gladiator.
Teesside commands dynamics over the North York moors and as such provides a dramatic entry and departure from the North-East region.
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