Penshaw Monument

Spectacular views and good farm shop

Visited the area to meet family and go for a walk. Monument is spectacular if tiring to reach and plenty of walking around it. Added bonus was the farm shop at the end of the lane where the cafe serve...

Amazing views but....

Amazing views, well worth the climb up the steps to the base of the monument but access to the roof of the monument is limited to only a few days in the year which presently are not listed on the web...

Penshaw monument review

Came here with my daughter after she pointed it out many times whilst driving. Was surprised at how big it is once we actually visited. There are quite a few steps to get up to it and had to have a co...

Great free site to stretch the legs or walk the dog

It's an unusual sight indeed considering its history, a memorial in the style of an ancient Greek temple but somehow fits in its surroundings. It's not something I would travel out my way to see but a...

Worth the Climb

Although there's not much to this folly, it's an incredible construction and is great to climb on a sunny day. You can enjoy views for miles around.