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Earl Sterndale

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Earl Sterndale

Access Lane leading to Folds End Farm Adopted by the Manifold Trail long distance footpath, this access lane heads off the High Street in Longnor towards Folds End Farm
Access Lane leading to Folds End Farm Credit: Chris Heaton

Earl Sterndale is a small village located in the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England. It is situated near the town of Buxton and is known for its picturesque countryside and charming rural atmosphere. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers.

Earl Sterndale is home to a small population of around 200 residents, many of whom are involved in agriculture or tourism-related businesses. The village has a few local amenities, including a pub and a church, but most residents rely on nearby towns for shopping and other services.

The architecture in Earl Sterndale is typical of traditional English villages, with stone cottages and farmhouses dotting the landscape. The village has a rich history dating back centuries, and visitors can explore historic landmarks such as St. Michael's Church and the nearby Earl Sterndale Hall.

Overall, Earl Sterndale offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of the English countryside.

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Access Lane leading to Folds End Farm Adopted by the Manifold Trail long distance footpath, this access lane heads off the High Street in Longnor towards Folds End Farm
Access Lane leading to Folds End Farm
Adopted by the Manifold Trail long distance footpath, this access lane heads off the High Street in Longnor towards Folds End Farm
The Farmyard at Folds End The Manifold Trail long distance footpath passes through here
The Farmyard at Folds End
The Manifold Trail long distance footpath passes through here
Line of Trees beside the River Manifold The Manifold Trail passes by these trees, south of Longnor Village
Line of Trees beside the River Manifold
The Manifold Trail passes by these trees, south of Longnor Village
High Street, Longnor
High Street, Longnor
Barn in Upper Dovedale Passed by on Green Lane, traversing across the Dove Valley.
Barn in Upper Dovedale
Passed by on Green Lane, traversing across the Dove Valley.
Descending from Top o' th' Edge Descending into the Dove Valley from Longnor
Descending from Top o' th' Edge
Descending into the Dove Valley from Longnor
Looking up Dovedale Looking towards the upper reaches of the Dove Valley, with the distinctive lines of Chrome Hill clearly visible.
Looking up Dovedale
Looking towards the upper reaches of the Dove Valley, with the distinctive lines of Chrome Hill clearly visible.
Crossing Dovedale Traversing the breadth of Dovedale on Green Lane
Crossing Dovedale
Traversing the breadth of Dovedale on Green Lane
Beggar's Bridge Wooden bridge spanning the River Dove - crossing the county boundary between Staffordshire and Derbyshire
Beggar's Bridge
Wooden bridge spanning the River Dove - crossing the county boundary between Staffordshire and Derbyshire
Rough Pasture near Underhill Farm
Rough Pasture near Underhill Farm
Following the Lane to Earl Sterndale The lane in the deep shadows between the heights of High Wheeldon and Aldery Cliff.
Following the Lane to Earl Sterndale
The lane in the deep shadows between the heights of High Wheeldon and Aldery Cliff.
The River Manifold below Longnor Straightening of the river channel (deliberately reducing natural bends), in the upper sections of the Manifold, has reduced its value as a fishery habitat <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.wildtrout.org/assets/reports/Manifold_DCAC_2019_comp.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.wildtrout.org/assets/reports/Manifold_DCAC_2019_comp.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The River Manifold below Longnor
Straightening of the river channel (deliberately reducing natural bends), in the upper sections of the Manifold, has reduced its value as a fishery habitat LinkExternal link
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn, Longnor
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn, Longnor
The Market Hall, Longnor Dated 1873. "Of eclectic style ..." <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1262213" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1262213">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Market Hall, Longnor
Dated 1873. "Of eclectic style ..." LinkExternal link
High Street leading east out of Longnor Longnor sits on a prominent ridge between the valleys of the River Manifold and the River Dove. The lane to the left, Dove Ridge, leads to Top o' th' Edge, an escarpment overlooking the Dove valley.
High Street leading east out of Longnor
Longnor sits on a prominent ridge between the valleys of the River Manifold and the River Dove. The lane to the left, Dove Ridge, leads to Top o' th' Edge, an escarpment overlooking the Dove valley.
Track down to the Dove valley from Top o' th' Edge, Longnor Longnor (to the left) sits atop a ridge of sandstone ('millstone grit'); the Dove flows through softer shale.
Track down to the Dove valley from Top o' th' Edge, Longnor
Longnor (to the left) sits atop a ridge of sandstone ('millstone grit'); the Dove flows through softer shale.
Upper Dovedale The River Dove flows along a dale underlain by the softer lithology of Bowland Shale, bounded by ridges of harder rocks: on this side by millstone grit (Longnor Sandstone), and on the far side by reef limestones
Upper Dovedale
The River Dove flows along a dale underlain by the softer lithology of Bowland Shale, bounded by ridges of harder rocks: on this side by millstone grit (Longnor Sandstone), and on the far side by reef limestones
Green Lane leaving Dovedale Heading for a gap in the ridge of reef limestones bounding the north-east side of Upper Dovedale
Green Lane leaving Dovedale
Heading for a gap in the ridge of reef limestones bounding the north-east side of Upper Dovedale
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Earl Sterndale is located at Grid Ref: SK0966 (Lat: 53.191898, Lng: -1.86676)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Derbyshire Dales

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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