トフトの天然記念物・トップ5

Careful on the south side, quite boggy.

Lindow Common is a small area of heathland on the outskirts of Wilmslow. It might be small, but it is special in a number of ways: it is a Local Nature Reserve, well worth a visit if passing through. I captured an Owl 🦉 and her baby when I was there. She was showing the baby how to hunt.

Tatton Park is always a great place to be.

Allegedly, Stormy Point used to be the site of the biggest (modern) witch coven in England. Also the main setting for Alan Garner's fantasy books Weirdstone of Brinsigamon and The Moon of Gomrath.

Melchett Mere is the smaller of the two lakes at Tatton Park, still equally as lovely though. The lake is a dedicated Site of Special Scientific Interest and RAMSAR site and is recognised as a nationally important habitat, providing refuge for many waterbirds and displaying an abundance of wildflowers and scarce plant life.

The Wishing Well is one nine suspected wells found on The Edge. It is situated beneath a rock that creates a flow of water into a trough set into the ground beloiw. It's a great place for the pups to quench their thirst!

Stormy Point is a rocky outcrop providing a fantastic viewpoint overlooking the north-eastern slopes of Alderley Edge. The viewpoint makes a great place to sit and catch your breath whilst enjoying breathtaking views across to the Pennines.

Wizard's Well is a hidden gem and a local legend of Alderley Edge. There are many varying stories of the happenings at Wizard's Well but one suggests that a band of warriors lie sleeping in the chamber and only arise in times of trouble to save their country. Make sure to look closely at the rock itself to come face to face with the wizard!