'Mysterious' Wirral landmark with scenic walk and…

'Mysterious' Wirral landmark with scenic walk and sweeping views

It's always nice to stumble across a new walking spot, and this one is truly like no other.

Thor's Stone on the Wirral is intriguing to many, hidden within 250 acres of a scenic walking spot combined with woodland and rock. The actual stone itself is huge in size, but well concealed to visitors - and that's what makes it so magical.

I'd never actually heard of Thor's Stone until a few months ago, and wasn't entirely sure what to expect when visiting there. Thurstaton Common, the area in which Thor's Stone is located, is an area of 250 acres of parkland, wood and heath.

What I really like about this walking spot is the fact that you can tailor your visit to your walking preferences. If you want a walk with variety, Thurstaton Common offers just that, with some added pizzazz.

For those who prefer a woodland walk, there's an abundance, in fact, if you walk a specific route you could end up at Royden Park in Frankby, directly adjacent to Thurstaton Common. If you'd rather a small walk to a bench with sweeping views overlooking the River Dee where you can see Wales on a clear day, you can have that too.

Within the 200 acres is some gorgeous woodland (Emily Sleight/ Liverpool ECHO)

I've visited Thor's Stone on a cold day and a scorching hot day and both experiences were just as pleasant. In the sunshine, enjoy the cool shade of the woodland and the deep red sandstone beneath your feet, in the cooler weather, take in the brisk breeze and overwhelming views.

To me, it's incredible to think that you're just a 25 minute drive away from the city, because Thor's Stone is completely still - almost ominous if you were to visit the area alone. Unfortunately, that usually isn't the case, as the walking spot is normally pretty busy.

I've never seen anything like it (Emily Sleight/ Liverpool ECHO)

I'd recommend visiting here on an early morning to really take it all in, but whether the attraction is busy or not, you're still bound to have a great time. A couple of times now, I've made the loop to Royden Park and back up past Benty Farm Wirral for a quick coffee and it's definitely worth the steps.

Its history is unknown, with some claiming that early Viking settlers may have held religious ceremonies here. Geologists and historians now think that the rock is a natural formation, which was later 'exploited by quarrymen' in the 18th and 19th centuries.

You don't have to be interested in history for a lovely walk here though, because the views are enough to take your breath away.

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