スタッフォードの天然記念物・トップ9

Talking to a local chap, he told us that this tree had been struck by lightning about 5 years ago (2020), he told us that it was known locally as ‘the praying tree’ he suggested that we walk down level to it to look at it and see for ourselves.

delightful walk on the chaser .easy

Originally called 'Hangmans stones' installed in 1954. The stones were originally from Stafford Prison where they formed the steps to the prison gatehouse where the condemned prisoners were hanged on the flat roof.

This unique sundial is an analemmatic sundial, also known as a horizontal sundial, skillfully blending the craftsmanship of metalwork and stonework. Its ingenious design is the creation of Ian Naylor, an educator affiliated with Stafford College. To use the sundial will require a person to stand on the metal plate on the appropriate month and if the sun is shining then the shadow from the person will fall on or near the stones and tell the time

An old tree which resembles Groot, one of the famous characters from the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise.

Wet Feet Pending! Dare you to nail it!

This trig point (200m), the butt of so many jokes can be reached via several converging footpaths, the paths to the south and east offering a steeper route.

The largest natural lake in the Midlands, Aqualate Mere is a nature reserve managed by Natural England. Although large, it is very shallow, generally no more than a metre deep. The Mere is an example of an esker system, which is rare in the Midlands, formed by glacial meltwaters during the late Devensian glaciation. Aqualate is a great place to see vast flocks of overwintering wildfowl, as well as being a breeding site for curlew and snipe. The hide offers superb views out across the water.