트렌트‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪7‬개의 천연기념물

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.

Lovely stretch of woodland through a nature reserve between the A453 and river Trent. Has some nice sedimentary rock formations!

The Ford Green Reed Bed is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, designated because of the large numbers of swallows that gather there before migrating at the end of the summer.

For Covid-19 period, a one way (clockwise) circuit of the lake has been introduced. Please follow the signs

The Ford Green Reed Bed at the south end of the site is one of Stoke-on-Trent's two Sites of Special Scientific Interest. It has been designated because large numbers of swallows gather there before leaving the country at the end of the summer.

The Oaks, at the southernmost tip of the reserve is an ancient woodland site. Records show that this part of the site has been woodland for over 400 years, although in the 19th century many of the mature trees were felled and replanted.

This is the largest woodland area in Stoke on Trent but it is a hidden gem.

A free car park with no curfew. If this car park is full, just go a bit further up to the Toby Carvery. It also has lots of free parking.