A big rusty pole in the UK countryside has become a major tourist attraction – with Tripadvisor reviews hailing the site as “spectacular”. The pole, in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, starkly stands against green fields in Littledean Road.
Reviewers have described the structure as “breathtaking”, “ornate”, “mysterious” – as well as “soul enriching”, “mesmeric” and “transcendental”. When searching for attractions in Cinderford, viewers of the rusty pole are promised not to be disappointed – as it is currently rated the fourth best (out of 11) points of interest in the quaint town on the edge of the Forest of Dean.
Although according to Tripadvisor, the pole was only beaten by Mallards Pike, a “beautiful lakeside” which stands at number one, and Littledean Jail, an 18th Century prison housing. But the rankings state taking a trip to the pole is better than attending the Palace Cinema – which has been around since 1910 – as well as Elton Carp Lakes and a paint and pottery…
