Equipped with a global positioning system (GPS), BBC News Online went in search of the exact location.

Sheep farmer Geoff Walker points the way to the centre of Great Britain, a few kilometres walk beyond the hills

Peat-covered fields are the final obstacle in the quest for the nation's geographic heart

One small step for surveying: A self-portrait at the centre of Great Britain

A picture taken from Great Britain's exact centre

The centre of Great Britain is near Whitendale Hanging Stones, shown here on an Ordnance Survey map

Dunsop Bridge does not advertise its special status, although a phone box celebrates its geographic location

Duck food is a best seller at the Dunsop Bridge store

Haltwhistle is more vocal about its claim, with signs and businesses proudly displaying the 'Centre of Britain' title