England, Tyne and Wear, Whitley Bay. Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) growing near the St Mary's Island local nature reserve.

England, Tyne and Wear, Whitley Bay. Six-Spot Burnet Moth (Zygaena filipendulae) on a wild flower growing near the St Mary's Island local nature reserve.

England, Northumberland, Blanchland. Rosebay Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium) growing alongside a country lane.

England, Northumberland, Blanchland. Rosebay Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium) growing alongside a country lane.

England, Northumberland, Blanchland. Rosebay Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium) growing alongside a country lane.

ENGLAND, Tyne & Wear, Holywell Dene. Atmospheric Black & White image of stone bridge and woodland in Holywell Dene near the Northumberland border.

England, Tyne & Wear, St Marys Island. St Mary's Island and Lighthouse near the town of Whitley Bay.

England, Northumberland, Beadnell. Small sailing boats moored in Beadnell Bay – viewed at low tide.

England, Northumberland, Beadnell. Small sailing boats moored in Beadnell Bay – viewed at low tide.

England, Northumberland, Bamburgh. Bamburgh Castle, beach and dunes viewed shortly after sunrise from Harkess Rocks.

England, Northumberland, Bamburgh. Bamburgh Castle, beach and dunes viewed shortly after sunrise from Harkess Rocks.

England, Northumberland, Bamburgh. Bamburgh Castle, beach and dunes viewed shortly after sunrise from Harkess Rocks.

England, Northumberland, Budle Bay. Sunset over Budle Bay near Bamburgh, forming part of the Northumberland Heritage Coast.

England, Northumberland, Embleton Bay. Weathered rocks dominate the low-tide shoreline of Embleton Bay

England, Northumberland, Embleton Bay. Weathered rocks dominate the low-tide shoreline of Embleton Bay

England, Northumberland, Blyth Beach. Blyth Beach and sand dunes at sunrise, looking south towards Seaton Sluice.

England, Northumberland, Blyth Beach. Blyth Beach and sand dunes at sunrise, looking south towards Seaton Sluice.

England, Northumberland, Blyth Beach. Blyth Beach and sand dunes at sunrise, looking south towards Seaton Sluice.

England, Tyne and Wear, Marsden. Marsden Grotto located in Marsden Bay, South Tyneside. Marsden Grotto is the only restaurant and bar in a cave to be found in Europe.

England, Tyne and Wear, Cullercoats. Rocky coastline and natural arch located on the south side of Cullercoats Bay found along the North Tyneside coast.

England, Tyne and Wear, Whitley Bay. The coastline north of St Mary's Island viewed at low tide, looking towards Blyth and the Northumberland Border.

England, Tyne and Wear, Marsden. The North Sea engulfs the rocky shoreline of Marsden Bay. The sculptured form of the Marsden Rock is testament to the powerful natural forces of this often unrelenting stretch of coast.

England, Tyne and Wear, Marsden. Marsden Rock and Grotto located in Marsden Bay, South Tyneside. Marsden Grotto is the only restaurant and bar in a cave to be found in Europe.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Moss covered boulders on Loch Lomond with mountains in the background.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Moss covered boulders on Loch Lomond with mountains in the background.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Moss covered boulders on Loch Lomond with mountains in the background.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Sunset over Loch Lomond viewed from the bay of Milarrochy.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The autumnal colours of Oak woodlands fringing Loch Lomond at the bay of Milarrochy.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The autumnal colours of Oak woodlands fringing Loch Lomond at the bay of Milarrochy.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The autumnal colours of Oak woodlands fringing Loch Lomond at the bay of Milarrochy.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The autumnal colours of Oak woodlands fringing Loch Lomond at the bay of Milarrochy.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The autumnal colours of Oak woodlands fringing Loch Lomond at the bay of Milarrochy.

The North Sea crashes onto the sandy beach at South Shields.

Location: South Shields. South Tyneside.

Sunrise over Frenchman's Bay near South Shields.

Sunrise over King Edward's Bay viewed from near Sharpness Point. The remains of Tynemouth Priory can be seen to the right.

England, Tyne and Wear, Tynemouth. Sunrise over King Edward's Bay viewed from near Sharpness Point.

England, Cumbria, Gilsland. Pocket of Rosebay Willow Herb growing near a stile along the Hadrians Wall Path.

England, Cumbria, Gilsland. Pocket of Rosebay Willow Herb growing near the Hadrians Wall Path.

England, North Yorkshire, North York Moors National Park. The scenic Robin Hood's Bay, a popular tourist destination and the end point of the 'Coast to Coast' walk.

England, North Yorkshire, North York Moors National Park. The scenic Robin Hood's Bay, a popular tourist destination and the end point of the 'Coast to Coast' walk.

England, North Yorkshire, North York Moors National Park. The scenic Robin Hood's Bay, a popular tourist destination and the end point of the 'Coast to Coast' walk.

England, Northumberland, Holywell Dene. Detail view of frost covered ferns growing in Holywell Dene near Whitley Bay.

England, Northumberland, Holywell Dene. Detail view of frosted vegetation / seed head located in Holywell Dene near Whitley Bay.

England, Northumberland, Holywell Dene. Detail view of frosted vegetation / seed head located in Holywell Dene near Whitley Bay.

England, Northumberland, Holywell Dene. Detail view of frosted vegetation / seed head located in Holywell Dene near Whitley Bay.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Eyemouth. Gale force winds create large swells in the North Sea, demonstrating the importance of the sea wall defences in place at Eyemouth Bay.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldingham Bay. Storm clouds clear from above the sandy beach to be found at Coldingham Bay.

Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, Halong Bay. Night time scene of a road located near the harbour of Cat Ba Town on Cat Ba Island in Halong Bay.

Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, Halong Bay. The pink sunset afterglow at dusk over Cat Ba harbour on Cat Ba Island.