UK - Hathersage - Gritstone geology on Stanage Edge

From the top of an escarpment, we see a wide landscape of Gritstone geology on Long Causeway cliffs, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire. This is the top of Stanage Edge gritstone cliffs. Beyond is a beautiful panorama of the Peak District National Park in England. Stanage Edge is the largest of the gritstone edges that overlook Hathersage in Derbyshire. Stanage Edge at approximately 4 miles in length and 458m at its highest point is the largest of the gritstone cliffs that overlook Hathersage, Derbyshire. The area is one of the most popular locations in the Peak District National Park for climbing and walking with hundreds of rock climbing routes to challenge all ranges of ability. Walkers are drawn to the area to enjoy the varied moorland scenery with stunning views across the surrounding countryside.

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From the top of an escarpment, we see a wide landscape of Gritstone geology on Long Causeway cliffs, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire. This is the top of Stanage Edge gritstone cliffs. Beyond is a beautiful panorama of the Peak District National Park in England. Stanage Edge is the largest of the gritstone edges that overlook Hathersage in Derbyshire. Stanage Edge at approximately 4 miles in length and 458m at its highest point is the largest of the gritstone cliffs that overlook Hathersage, Derbyshire. The area is one of the most popular locations in the Peak District National Park for climbing and walking with hundreds of rock climbing routes to challenge all ranges of ability. Walkers are drawn to the area to enjoy the varied moorland scenery with stunning views across the surrounding countryside.