Sadly, the iconic Sycamore Gap was dramatically changed when – in September 2023 – the 150-year-old tree that had stood since the reign of Queen Victoria was chopped down in an act of deliberate vandalism.

The felling of the much-loved tree led to an outpouring of anger and grief. In August 2024, it was revealed that it was showing signs of regrowth with new shoots emerging from the base of the stump. Experts, though, have said it may never be the same again.

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