Stanage Edge
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| Elevation | 458 |
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| Parent range | Peak District National Park |
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| ID | 685390 |
About Stanage Edge
Stanage Edge, or simply Stanage is a gritstone escarpment in the Peak District, England, famous as a location for climbing. The northern part of the edge forms the border between the High Peak of Derbyshire and Sheffield in South Yorkshire. Its highest point is High Neb at 458 metres above sea level.
Muslim Hikers: 'What are 'proper walkers?''
Muslim Hikers: 'What are 'proper walkers?''
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.A group Set Up to inspire Muslims to explore The Great outdoors has gone from strength to strength, despite receiving abusive comments on Social Media .
In their latest event, walking group Muslim Hikers saw More Than 120 people rambling together at Stanage Edge in The Peak District, Derbyshire.
After The Group shared pictures from a walk Last Year on Facebook, with one writing: " Leave this place alone for the proper walkers. "
The negative comments were met with an " outpouring of love and support" from others and the Muslim Hikers group continues to grow.
Founder Haroon Mota said there is a " huge level of underrepresentation" and the organised events were designed to build members' confidence.
" We Are here for everyone and the outdoors is for everyone as well, so I think we should all get outside and enjoy it more, " he added.
Source of news: bbc.com
