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of the highest points in Cheshire are close by, Shining Tor the
highest at 559 metres can be seen from many areas of the forest
including the Standing Stone area and Shutlingsloe at 509 metres high overlooks the forest
and is a great walk with stunning views.
The peak of Shutlingsloe is known as the
'Cheshire Matterhorn' thanks to its shape and resemblance to the famous
Matterhorn Mountain in Switzerland. The correct spelling is Shutlingslowe
but it is more commonly spelt as Shutlingsloe since being spelt
incorrectly in the 1980's. The origin of the name comes from a Celtic
Tribe the 'Shutta' and Lowe meaning hill or mound.
St Stephen's Church, more commonly known as
'Forest Chapel' is part of the forest area near Standing Stone. A church
was first built here in 1673 but was rebuilt in 1834, the church is known
for its traditional rush-bearing ceremony which is held in August each
year.
The largest Heronry in the Peak District can
be found in the forest and it is home to a number of other animals
including badgers, weasels and a herd of red deer, although you have to be
extremely lucky to see these elusive animals, they are more likely to be
spotted in the early morning.
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