サンダーランドの天然記念物・トップ4

ive seen this sculpture many times but never been close enough to see what it actually is. on the rocks there is a small plaque showing a location and distance and when you look through sculpture you see a circled view of whata been named i never knew some of the places and never knew you could see so far from there

Ascend a winding staircase to the summit of Penshaw Hill, where a magnificent 21-meter Victorian folly stands amidst awe-inspiring vistas that stretch across Sunderland and its surrounding countryside. The folly is one of the North East's most prominent landmarks, and can be seen for miles around. Locals are so proud of the monument it even features on the Sunderland Football Club's badge.

Worth a visit just for the views but a bit difficult to access. Best access is from Leechmere Road. The track begins just before the houses and is signed for the Tunstall Hills park. One tip, once you've been there return the way you came. I tried to find a way down following some unmarked tracks and ended up having to cross a farmers field which is not ideal.

Impressive view of Claxheugh Rock from the opposite side of the river through an opening in the trees.

John’s Rock is named after John Leathley, general foreman of Crouch mining. He brought the 40 tonne rock from 70 metres below ground to the top of the hill. The rock has the faces of ‘ten men’ from the areas mining past etched onto steel plates.

worth the journey, on a weekend you can pay a fee and go to the top and enjoy some fantastic views of the north east

Lovely walk up to this monument with views all around from the top

A new stone circle with view points