Stanage Edge, Featured in Pride & Prejudice

Stanage Edge is an escarpment in the Peak District, Derbyshire, in central-northern England. Located north of the village of Hathersage, Stanage Edge is a stunning destination and is especially popular among hikers, runners, and rock climbers. The area offers scenic views of the surrounding moorlands and rolling hills, along with well-marked hiking trails and designated picnic areas. Visitors can take a 9-mile walk from Hathersage to Stanage Edge and back, enjoying the natural landscape and breathtaking views along the way.

The Peak District is known as Britain’s first national park, established on April 17, 1951. Located in the heart of England, it covers approximately 555 square miles (1,438 km²) and attracts millions of visitors each year. The park spans five counties: primarily Derbyshire, as well as parts of Cheshire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, and Greater Manchester.

Stanage Edge gained significant popularity following the release of the 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. In an iconic scene, Keira Knightley stands atop the four-mile-long gritstone ridge of Stanage Edge, looking out over the Hope Valley.