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	Stanage Edge in Derbyshire - a mecca for climbers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
		Stanage Edge in Derbyshire - a mecca for climbers
		Stanage Edge, situated on the moors north of Hathersage in the Derbyshire Peak District, is a gritstone escarpment famous as a location for climbing and walking.
		Stanage Edge stretches for a length of approximately 4 miles from its northern tip at Stanage End to the southern point near the Cowper Stone and is the northernmost of an almost continuous line of cliffs, including Burbage Rocks, Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge, Baslow Edge and Birchen Edge.
	www.derbyshireuk.net /stanage_edge.html (243 words)

	Stanage Edge, Hathersage, Derbyshire - longest gritstone edge in England (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
		Stanage is the largest and most impressive of the gritstone edges.
		The edge is made of one of the finer gritstones and is therefore ideal for rock-climbing, and the visitor on a summer weekend will see plenty of evidence of this.
		The edge, which once had heather and bracken to its foot and heather in many of the cracks, has had much of its vegetation worn away with erosion occurring around it, and many of the more popular climbs are becoming quite polished through the ascent of many climbers.
	www.cressbrook.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /visits/stanage.php (613 words)

	BeenThere-DoneThat: Stanage Edge, Derbyshire Peak District.
		A very easy walk to the top of the edge with no steep bits BUT you will need sturdy footwear because the path is covered in natural rubble in many places with stones the size of billiard balls.
		You arrive at the top roughly half-way along the edge so that gives you approximately 2 miles to walk each way if you are so inclined.
		The path to the top of the edge is less than a mile in length.
	www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk /derbyshire/stanageedge.html (133 words)

	Stanage Edge
		Once at the pole you continue along the track as it continues to Stanage edge as you get closer to the edge you start to drop down hill along a rocky track some parts are easily ridden while other sections need to de taken with care.
		The track eventually comes to a road were you turn L; you follow this road keeping Stanage edge on your left.
		You come to another small junction were you tern left before starting a steady climb up to another road junction, you tern left again before starting a climb, at the top of the climb you are on open moor land.
	website.lineone.net /~neilboulton/stanage_edge.htm (298 words)

	peak district local history, customs, wildlife, transport - Peakland Heritage
		Along the summit of the edge is a series of small rock basins only a few centimetres deep, engraved with a number from 1 to 100.
		The edge is littered with Bronze Age clearance cairns and many prehistoric sites have been identified on the moor, including stone circles, settlements and cemetery features.
		To the north of Curbar Edge is Froggatt Edge.
	www.peaklandheritage.org.uk /index.asp?peakkey=00503221 (1592 words)

	Baslow, Curbar and Froggatt Edges in Derbyshire - a mecca for walkers and climbers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
		Baslow, Curbar and Froggatt Edges in Derbyshire - a mecca for walkers and climbers
		Baslow, Curbar and Frogg edges in Derbyshire and the Peak District are part an almost continuous line of cliffs running from Stanage Edge down to Birchen Edge at the southern end.
		They are gritstone edges dominating the Derwent valley and walking along them provides for some stunning views of the Derwent valley and further afield as well as the villages of Baslow, Curbar anf Froggatt.
	www.derbyshireuk.net /froggatt_edge.html (260 words)

	Stanage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Stanage or Stanage Edge (from "stone edge") is an gritstone escarpment in the Derbyshire Peak District, England, famous as a location for climbing.
		Areas of Stanage were quarried in the past to produce millstones.
		Stanage is a magnet for climbers and ramblers in addition to runners.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stanage (284 words)

	Stanage Edge - www.bootsandpaws.co.uk
		The edge can be found to the west of Sheffield overlooking Hathersage, for a map of the area click here.
		Access to the edge was not always as open as today, the area used to be a private grouse moor with gamekeepers often bribed to allow access to rock climbers in the 19th century.
		Stanage is the largest of the gritstone cliffs that overlook Hathersage, approximately 4 miles in length and 458m at the highest point, High Neb.
	www.bootsandpaws.co.uk /stanage.html (162 words)

	www.peakdistrict.gov.uk - Stanage Forum - Ring Ouzel update
		There are currently 2 nests on Stanage Edge with signs (agreed with the BMC) asking you to avoid the areas until chicks fledge.
		Stanage is particularly important, as it is one of the densest breeding areas in the Peak District.
		It is also on the south-eastern edge of their main British range and the loss of this breeding site could mean a further permanent contraction of their breeding area.
	www.peakdistrict.org /stanage/ouzel2005.htm (1753 words)

	Peak District walk along Stanage, Burbage, Froggatt, Curbar Edges (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
		The traverse of the eastern gritstone edges is a magnificent outing which by any reckoning is one of the two or three finest walks in the area.
		At the south end of Stanage the edge becomes more broken and you arrive at a triangulation point, which effectively marks the southern end of the edge.
		Drop off the edge here and follow the path south-east to the Ringinglow road, which you should follow a short distance to the top of the rise and then take the path which cuts across the field near to the spot reserved for flying model aeroplanes.
	www.cressbrook.co.uk /outdoors/walk11.php (951 words)

	PlanetMountain.com - Rock - Traditional rock climbing in England and Wales
		It's an ideal introduction to gritstone for newcomers and beginners as the majority of routes are relatively easy and short.
		Stanage varies in height up to 25m and it can, at times, be extremely windy and cold.
		Ron Fawcett's Master's Edge E7 6c, just a few meters away, is everything but safe and Moffat proposed that only a true master would one day be able to solo it onsight.
	www.planetmountain.com /english/Rock/england/England2.htm (470 words)

	Stanage Edge - Yorkshire Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
		Stanage Edge offers extensive views of the surrounding countryside.
		North Less Hall is one of the seven, and is thought to be the setting of Marsh End in Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.
		Hathersage churchyard is reputed to be the burial place of Little John and a cave known as Robin Hood's Cave is situated half way up Stanage Edge.
	www.derbyramblers.org.uk /gsway/stanage.htm (137 words)

	John's Life \|\| Stanage trip report
		The only people there were a group of schoolkids in shiny white helmets and a small bunch of people on what appeared to be a leading course.
		I had only been to Stanage once before, a year ago, and spent all day bouldering, so I had no idea what the routes were going to be like.
		This time I could see where I was meant to go: the edge of a flake showed the way into a short crack above and to my right, which led to the next break.
	www.fortunecity.com /tinpan/davis/167/store/stanage.htm (1254 words)

	stanage
		Although this did involve a mile or so of road walking it was still very pleasant as we were overlooking the village of Bamford.
		Stanage Edge was immediately in front of us leading off to the right with High Neb to the left.
		It was a case of following the angled path up to Stanage Edge, walking along the top and finding the cave, which was located at the far end of the Edge.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /seminolerovercrew/Stanage.htm (1512 words)

	Peak and Fell Walking - 18th September 2005 Stanage Edge
		Started at Dennis Knoll car park which is not far from the base of the edge.
		There were climbers practicing on the rocks under the edge too.
		Once on the edge it was an easy walk to High Neb (458m).
	www.walkthelakes.co.uk /Walks/2005/StanageEdge180905.htm (150 words)

	Stanage Edge - High Peak (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
		Overlooking the village of Hathersage lies this stunning gritstone edge.
		The edge walk is glorious and well used.
		It is easily approached from Hathersage and has become a mecca for climbers because of its many varied climbs.
	www.highpeak.co.uk /hp/h_stanbd.htm (37 words)

	Climbing in and around Edale Valley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
		There is some excellent climbing on the edges which flank Kinder Scout, such as Nether Tor, The Pagoda and Ashop Edge.
		However, most of these edges are high so climbing on them tends only to be feasible in spells of good weather.
		The most famous of the Gritstone edges is Stanage, which has over 400 routes described.
	www.edale-valley.co.uk /climbing.htm (113 words)

	Stanage Edge, Redmires & Hallam Moors - Peak District Sheffield - a walk from Walking Britain
		Stanage Edge, Redmires & Hallam Moors - Peak District Sheffield - a walk from Walking Britain
		Continue to steadily climb up to Stanage End then follow the path left up to the higher ground.
		Stanage Edge is a popular playground for climbers and you will no doubt hear their shouts and gear rattling as you enjoy your walk.
	www.walkingbritain.co.uk /walks/walks/walk_b.php?id=2629 (783 words)

	Stanage Edge - www.bootsandpaws.co.uk
		It's a wintry scene at Stanage Edge today with temperatures only reaching about 2˚C, the edge is located in Derbyshire to the north east of Hathersage.
		The views from the edge to the west are superb especially on clear days like today, in the centre photo you can see the distant Mam Tor, otherwise known as the 'Shivering Mountain' near Castleton.
		Snow clings to the abandoned millstones whilst dark clouds threaten to bring more snow to the area; despite the cold Stanage Edge is still a busy place with lots of rock climbers and walkers around.
	www.bootsandpaws.co.uk /stanageedge.html (139 words)

	Rock climbing in the Peak District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Generally the climbing style is free climbing (as opposed to aid climbing) and the rock is either gritstone or limestone.
		Stanage Edge a 5km edge generally between 10m and 25m in height north of Hathersage
		These are the Ordnance Survey names, climbers sometimes have different names for them (sometimes shortened versions of the standard names, like "Stanage" instead of "Stanage Edge").
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rock_climbing_in_the_Peak_District (247 words)

	Stanage Edge from Dennis Knoll, nr. Bamford - Peak District Derbyshire - a walk from Walking Britain
		Clambering on to the main edge we continued east to the Stanedge Pole where views across the City of Sheffield and down to Redmires Reservoirs are on offer.
		Returning in south-westerly direction to the Edge we treated the extensive boggy ground with caution.
		Regaining the edge we worked our way over the High Neb (summit point of Stanage Edge) continuing past the Crow Chin and down to the disused quarry at Stanage End.
	www.walkingbritain.co.uk /walks/walks/walk_b.php?id=1090 (479 words)

	Discover Derbyshire and the Peak District
		To the north, Stanage Edge rises steeply and to the south flows the River Derwent.
		On Stanage Edge is Robin Hood’s Cave, which he is supposed to have used as a hideaway and the Hood Brook flows through the village.
		Stanage Edge looms high above, concealing a cave where Robin Hood is said to have hidden.
	www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk /hathersage.htm (1144 words)

	ROCKFAX \| Databases \| Stanage Popular
		Most people\'s first encounter with Stanage is at the well-named Popular End where there are enough classics for many years of superb climbing.
		The fact that it is often used as a beginners playground can make the place a bit of a circus at times but, such is the wealth of quality, that you will seldom be stuck for a route to climb.
		This isolated block of rock presents Stanage's final outpost, and what a tough task master it is....
	www.rockfax.com /databases/results_crag.html?id=8 (996 words)

	BeenThere-DoneThat: Gritstone Edges, Derbyshire Peak District.
		The tip of Stanage Edge, which appears as a tilted, flat topped, section in the centre of the horizon can be seen in the distance.
		Looking north on Froggatt Edge which is on the boundary of the Gritstone (the edge) with the Limestone (the valley below).
		This view is from the the moor below the edge on the approach path from near Dennis Knoll.
	www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk /derbygritstone.html (247 words)

	mtbuk
		Stanage Edge as a ride isn’t anything really exciting.
		An opening climb that is both hard and tricky, climbing up a steep gradient on cricket ball sized rocks and a surface of rough sand.
		Looking along Stanage Edge itself and out over the Derbyshire countryside, you can’t but help wonder about those Roman Legionnaires who walked this way all those thousands of years ago.
	www.mtbuk.co.uk /stanage1204.php (601 words)

	Peak District National Park: People/North Lees/Visit the Estate
		As well as the visual intrusion created, people used to walk directly from their cars to Stanage Edge, creating over 40 footpaths across a sensitive wet area, disturbing rare birds on the way - so something had to be done.
		This is the edge of the Dark Peak and it stretches way north of here, up into the Pennines.
		Eventually we come back round to the eastern edges where we are sitting and we see Millstone Edge, a disused quarry where lots of millstones were extracted in the last centuries for grinding flour and sharpening steel in Sheffield.What do climbers feel about the estate.
	www.peakdistrict-nationalpark.info /people/northLees/visit (1205 words)

	millstone stock images / stock images of millstone photos search (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-12)
		Stanage Edge Peak District National Park Derbyshire ?
		Abandoned Millstones beneath Stanage Edge Peak District National Park Derbys...
		abandoned millstones at stanage edge, derbyshire, peak district ?
	www.photographersdirect.com /stockimages/m/millstone.asp (554 words)

	Brilwalks.com - Family Walks - Stanage Edge
		Although the obvious way to get to Stanage would have been along Burbage Edge, as we wanted to do a circular route, we decided to take a track to the east of these edges where we expected it to be less crowded.
		We were now quite hungry, it was 1.00 p.m., so having found a suitable sheltered spot - it was quiet windy on the “Edge” — we had a “bite” to eat before heading in south easterly along the top to the trig point (457 metres) at the southern end of Stanage.
		The Cowper Stone at the South East End of Stanage Edge.
	www.brilwalks.com /familywalks/Stanage/Stanage.htm (1323 words)

	stanage 6-4-2002
		Coffee in mugs, healthy food and cakes cut to look like Stanage Edge itself (I estimated the grade of a scone at Vdiff).
		It is always nice to stumble across something you did not expect to find, in this case a grave stone believed to belong to Little John (of Robin Hood fame) now housed in the church of St Michaels and All Angels.
		After this some good walking with a strenuous climb (for a five year old) took us to the level of Stanage Edge.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /david.senior7/Stanage.htm (266 words)

	North Lees Hall
		North Lees Hall, standing on a sweeping hillside beneath Stanage Edge, is set amidst some of the most spectacular scenery of the Peak National Park.
		To the back of the estate is the Stanage Edge, a rocky scarp where there is a cave thought to be Robin Hood's lair.
		A view from the Edge across the North Lees Estate, the narrow country road winding through the patchwork of fields and forests.
	eyres.home.texas.net /NorthLees/NorthLees.htm (590 words)

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