The walk up to the Bowstones is, in equal parts, challenging and rewarding. We’re lucky enough to live in Disley so regularly pop up here to take in the spectacular views. You can access this via the Gritstone Trail, a 30-odd mile trail running from Staffordshire and finishing in Disley. You can also climb up from Kettleshulme and Lyme Park, all roads being reasonable steep to the Bowstones themselves.

Let’s be frank, the stones themselves are exactly what you’d expect - two lumps of stone protruding from the ground! But the beautiful views of Black Rock to one side and out across the Cheshire Plain towards Manchester and beyond, make up for the simplicity of the rock. Our absolutely favourite is heading up there on a warm evening to take in the sunset, usually accompanied by Skylarks and Sheep: what more could anyone want?!