Thurstaston common in Wirral has a relaxing atmosphere about it Its so tranquil a popular place for dog walking, hiking, running, bike rides and relaxation on one of the many benches dotted around the common.
It also has the legend of Thor’s Stone. Hidden deep inside the common a mysterious landmark which has fascinated generations of people stands a sandstone rock roughly the size of a house but is believed the stone had been a place of Viking worship, where festivities and nocturnal assemblies were held in honour of the Nordic god, Thor.