Alderley Edge

Take a walk to the mystical woodland at Alderley Edge - a large sandstone outcrop on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The area has been extensively mined for copper and lead from as early as the Bronze Age, and there are loads of things to see of historical interest. Unfortunately, I couldn't fit everything into the video, but I would recommend a visit if you are ever in the area.

Many myths and legends are associated with the Edge - and the area was used as the inspiration for Alan Garner's "The Weirdstone of Brisingamen".

The background music is "Eternal Hope" by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com

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[Astra3LxBS9]

Do these places draw interest among the metaphysical community? Btw the mention of the wishing well where you place the Rhododendron is interesting. Placing it where you do would affect the water spring and this leaf is known poisonous to horses as well as some varieties being poisonous to humans too. Including honey from bees which have been around the leaf. So it makes the origins of the 7 year thing more interesting.

[RichardB1983]

@Astra3LxBS9 I'm not sure how much interest, but over the years I've heard of pagan gatherings on the Edge. Apparently a lot of people gather up there on Hallowe'en as well. I'm not sure about the origins of the legends, but when I went up to do my filming, there was already a Rhododendron leaf in the fissure when I arrived - proving that it's not just me who has heard of it! Rhododendrons are very common in the area now, but before the woodland was planted, might not have been.

[riverbender]

Thanks for that most enjoyable ramble.

Your narrative was excellent. May I humbly suggest that, during your stops, the music be diminished so that it is easier not to miss a word of dialog. Even so, the music was a nice accompaniment.

Very nice video.

Cheers.

[RichardB1983]

@riverbender

Thanks for the comment. I did reduce the volume of the music during speaking parts - perhaps not quite enough. If some bits are difficult to hear, full subtitles are available by pressing the "CC" button.

[tightbeaver43]

Fantastic Video, thank you, off there next week, you have an excellent cameraman!

[saberblock]

Looks like a nice way to spend an afternoon - off there myself tomorrow! Hopefully we should get to enjoy some of the unseasonably pleasant weather we're having this week!

[JaRLGRimM]

@RichardB1983 Speaking as a member of the pagan community and an amateur historian. Alderley Edge is of great interest to the metaphysical community. It is a very spiritual place. Alex Sanders the founder of Alexandrian Wicca practiced there at times also.

[Turntwistful]

thanks RichardB1983 most of these i didnt see i only saw 3 caves the devil grave and abig stone thing...thats broken.

[MegaTerrymc]

This is excellent. I spent many happy hours on the Edge with my (now grown-up) sons. The one place you missed out is Saddlebole. But ne'mind it's a good video. Thank you.

[Henllan]

I do like these videos AND you have touched on the underworld. The copper mines below your feet actually connect in places and the mine is very extensive ... I'll put up a video response of the mine underneath if youtube hasn't blocked the music :o)