The Hanging Stone is a unique rock formation located in the Peak District National Park, England. It appears to be defying gravity, precariously balanced on a smaller rock, creating an optical illusion. The stone is roughly 12 feet tall and 6 feet wide, and its precarious position has sparked curiosity and fascination among visitors. The surrounding landscape offers scenic views, with rolling hills and valleys, making it a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
Good walk from the Wincle Brewery our round trip was an hour. We did stop at the top for some cake and water.
Nice walk , very windy on top but worth going for
Stone formation in the Hillside offering lovely views of The Roaches. A concessionary path exists to reach the stone and join a footpath leading to Lud's Church or The Roaches. Steps up to the stone which has 2 inset plaques. One is in memory of the Royal Hussars and the other is in memory of his favourite Mastiff dog Burke who was buried here in 1871. Apparently his name came from one half of the infamous duo Burke and Hare, as like them he was skilled in taking life, being an excellent hunting dog.
Good views,heavy wind.
There's not much to say about this. It's a stone. A massive stone. Honest local gritstone that is covered in moss and scars from visitors new and old. No graffiti I saw on it would ever win any awards. I've seen far better stuff in caves made by Earth's earliest humanoids in other places. Two big brass plaques are bolted on. From the family that used to own the Hall, you can see from the stone. Like most things now, it's multiple flats and no longer an estate. The posh bloke who had the hall and loads of strange wild animals buried his dog Burke under this stone, apparently. I think it's more likely to be slightly to the side. A nice place to stop for a minute or equally walk past. Geologically linked to the roaches that you can see from the top on the stone. Normally, sheep grazing around it so your dog should be on a lead unless it's well-behaved like mine
walking from Danebridge, Wincle will take around 30 minutes. you will get a good view of surrounding valley.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Good walk from the Wincle Brewery our round trip was an hour. We did stop at the top for some cake and water.
Nice walk , very windy on top but worth going for
Stone formation in the Hillside offering lovely views of The Roaches. A concessionary path exists to reach the stone and join a footpath leading to Lud's Church or The Roaches. Steps up to the stone which has 2 inset plaques. One is in memory of the Royal Hussars and the other is in memory of his favourite Mastiff dog Burke who was buried here in 1871. Apparently his name came from one half of the infamous duo Burke and Hare, as like them he was skilled in taking life, being an excellent hunting dog.
Good views,heavy wind.
There's not much to say about this. It's a stone. A massive stone. Honest local gritstone that is covered in moss and scars from visitors new and old. No graffiti I saw on it would ever win any awards. I've seen far better stuff in caves made by Earth's earliest humanoids in other places. Two big brass plaques are bolted on. From the family that used to own the Hall, you can see from the stone. Like most things now, it's multiple flats and no longer an estate. The posh bloke who had the hall and loads of strange wild animals buried his dog Burke under this stone, apparently. I think it's more likely to be slightly to the side. A nice place to stop for a minute or equally walk past. Geologically linked to the roaches that you can see from the top on the stone. Normally, sheep grazing around it so your dog should be on a lead unless it's well-behaved like mine
walking from Danebridge, Wincle will take around 30 minutes. you will get a good view of surrounding valley.
