Midlands tree with bizarre royal history named as ‘iconic’ alternative to felled Sycamore Gap

A famous tree in the Midlands has been named as an iconic alternative to the felled Sycamore Gap tree. It comes after the beloved tree, which once featured in a Hollywood movie, was chopped down illegally.

And now nature-loving tourists mourning the loss of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree have been told of other picturesque spots to embrace the beauty of the British Isles. This includes the The Royal Oak Tree at Boscobel House in Shropshire.

King Charles II famously refuged in the tree itself following the 1651 English Civil War battle to evade capture. The tree which stands today is the descendent of the iconic Royal Oak and is protected by iron railings installed back in 1817 because of the prestige and significance of the tree.

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Other historical trees on offer in the UK include the Horror Tree of Suffolk and the Ardmaddy Wishing Tree in Argyll. It comes as travel experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have researched the ten most legendary trees still standing.

Following the felling of the 300-year-old Sycamore Gap tree, Northumbria Police launched an investigation last Thursday after it was cut down overnight. The deliberate act of vandalism has caused outrage and despair from thousands of people while police investigate who was behind the criminal damage.

The tree stood on Hadrian’s Wall in the Northumberland National Park and was described as one of the most photographed in the country after featuring in a prominent scene in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

Unfortunately, experts say it will take centuries for the Sycamore to grow back, but thankfully the UK and Ireland are home to plenty of other beautiful and unique trees. It is estimated that there are around 3 billion trees across the British Isles covering a wide variety of species including oak, hazel, birch and pine.

Amongst these are some trees with extraordinary qualities and history that have become legendary such as The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest.