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    North to the border

    3 Mei 2024, Inggris

    The land around Newcastle was disputed for centuries between England and Scotland, and there's a border feeling about this region. It's a great base for day excursions. Tynemouth and Whitley Bay are straightforward bus rides from the city but at the former, due to recent storms access to the harbour wall is resolutely locked. Further up the coast, Blyth was once an industrial port but is now more popular for fishing.

    Further north still is the imposing hulk of Bamburgh Castle. It's best reached by train to Berwick-upon-Tweed (which some say still lies in Scotland) and the occasional bus south. It saw conflict between the English and the Scots in the Middle Ages but despite the overcast weather, it now oversees the peaceful activities of croquet players. There's a beautiful medieval church nearby.

    Finally, in the other direction is Durham, whose ancient cathedral needs no introduction.    Baca selengkapnya

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