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Stanage Edge

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Stanage Edge
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Stanage Edge is a prominent gritstone escarpment in the Derbyshire Dales, formed from Permian-age sandstone deposited around 290 million years ago. It is notable for its dramatic coastal-like appearance and is a popular site for rock climbing and geological study in an inland setting.

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Photo: Stephen Burton · CC BY-SA 2.0