Point of interest
Hanging Stone
4 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Samantha
July 5, 2020
On the edge above Swythamley, in the Peak District National Park, there is a famous landmark known as the Hanging Stone. The Hanging Stone, a short distance from Lud's Church near Wincle, has spectacular moorland views across to the Roaches and Shutlingsloe as well as lush woodland and drystone-walled pastures. The Hanging Stone bears two plaques. One to Colonel Brocklehurst, who was killed in Burma in 1942 and the other marking the grave of Burke, a bull mastiff and close companion to the Brocklehurst Family of Swythamley Hall. Burke died in 1874 and his epitaph reads: “A noble mastiff, black and tan, Faithfull as woman, braver than man. A gun and a ramble his heart’s desire With the friend of his life the Swythamley Squire.”
On the edge above Swythamley, in the Peak District National Park, there is a famous landmark known as the Hanging Stone. The Hanging Stone, a short distance from Lud's Church near Wincle, has spectacular moorland views across to the Roaches and Shutlingsloe as well as lush woodland and drystone-wall…
Richard
August 4, 2021
Beautiful part of the Peak District National Park
Emma
August 4, 2020
A notable landmark, ascend to the edge of this rock and take in the magnificent views of the 3 counties around - on a good day you can almost make out the Welsh hills across the Cheshire Plain (catching the famous Jodrell Bank telescope along the way). Walk further along the path to take in the Roaches. If you are interested in a long walk then you can loop from the huts to hanging stone - Roaches -Meerbrook reservoir and back
A notable landmark, ascend to the edge of this rock and take in the magnificent views of the 3 counties around - on a good day you can almost make out the Welsh hills across the Cheshire Plain (catching the famous Jodrell Bank telescope along the way). Walk further along the path to take in the Roac…
Craig
May 14, 2021
45 minute walk, great views
Hanging Stone by Airbnb Experiences
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Location
Macclesfield, England