To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site. Find out more here.

Allow cookies

Thorswood Nature Reserve

Stanton
Staffordshire
DE6 2BY

Tel: 01889 880100

Thorswood, photo by David Wain

About

Why not walk to the highest part of the reserve and take a well-deserved rest on the unique circular stone seat and enjoy the spectacular views across the surrounding landscape. The seat was designed and built with the help of local school children and volunteers. On your way back please don’t forget to let us know your thoughts about Thorswood by filling in our visitors book.

Be Aware - There has been extensive mining activity at Thorswood. In the interests of public safety we therefore ask visitors to observe any access restrictions and keep to the way-marked routes where indicated.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Take the A523 east towards Ashbourne. Approximately 2 miles out of the village of Waterhouses the A523 becomes the A52 – turn right here (signed towards Stanton). After approx ¾ mile turn left, heading towards Stanton village. Thorswood is approximately ¼ mile along this road on the right hand side.

TripAdvisor

What's Nearby

  1. Ilam Park

    Managed by the National Trust, a beautiful area of open park and woodland, running on…

    2.22 miles away
  2. Dovedale

    Dovedale is a renowned beauty spot -although it is actually around 2-3 miles long! The…

    2.99 miles away
  3. Alton Towers Waterpark

    Soak up some watery fun at the Caribbean themed water park, where you can be blasted up…

    3.25 miles away
  1. Alton Towers Resort

    Alton Towers Resort is Britain’s Greatest Escape and home to the UK’s favourite theme…

    3.48 miles away
  2. Weag's Barn Nature Reserve

    Weag’s Barn is only a small part of a larger valley complex, which extends for almost 10…

    4.22 miles away
  3. Peak Wildlife Park

    Set on the edge of the Staffordshire Peak District; Peak Wildlife Park offers a truly…

    4.71 miles away
  4. Froghall Wharf

    Froghall Wharf is within the beautiful Churnet Valley at the end of the Caldon Canal. It…

    5.5 miles away
  5. Wetton Mill

    This quaint epicentre of the Manifold Valley plays host to a redundant corn mill that…

    5.6 miles away
  6. Churnet Valley Railway

    The Churnet Valley Railway takes you on a journey back to the classic days of railway…

    5.61 miles away
  7. Caldon Canal

    Built in 1776, the Caldon Canal is widely seen as one of the most interesting waterways…

    5.66 miles away
  8. St Giles' Catholic Church

    Serving the parish of Cheadle, Staffordshire, St Giles' is considered to be the finest of…

    7.08 miles away
  9. Manifold Valley

    A deep limestone valley of steeply wooded slopes and towering rock pinnacles, perfect for…

    7.49 miles away
  10. Rod Wood Nature Reserve

    Despite the name, woodland comprises only a small part of Rod Wood. The site is an…

    7.91 miles away
  11. The Nicholson War Memorial

    Sir Arthur Nicholson presented the memorial to the town in memory of his son who was…

    9.78 miles away
  12. Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery

    The Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery is located in the Nicholson Institute, a spectacular…

    9.93 miles away
  13. Foxfield Steam Railway

    Welcome to one of Britain’s oldest heritage steam railways! Enjoy a traditional family…

    10.35 miles away
Previous Next

Search What's Nearby

Product Type
Proximity
Within miles