Sizzatrix

The Hopestone

Foxt · 7.5 miles

Natural gritstone outcrop thought to be the source of the name of Ipstones (upper stone, yppe stone or hope stone). Strange circular depressions of an unknown origin are present in the top surface.

Butter Cross

Basford Green · 7.5 miles

Early medieval stone cross, traditionally used as a place for buying and selling, standing at the intersection of two footpaths in Cheddleton.

Deep Hayes Country Park

Wall Grange · 7.5 miles

Large, attractive country park with a mixture of woodland, pasture and pools. Many paths of varying difficulty. Ample free parking and toilets on site.

Beech Vista

Wall Grange · 7.5 miles

These trees were probably planted shortly after the reservoir was built around 1849. From here there are good views across the park and the surrounding countryside.

Egg Well

Morridge Side · 8.7 miles

Holy well or sacred spring, believed to have been used by the Romans. Stone surround built circa 1744, and a 19th century building encloses it.

Eccleshall Castle

Eccleshall · 11 miles

Site of former castle