Wenlock Edge

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Site of Special Scientific Interest - SSSI (UK), woodland, escarpment

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Wenlock Edge is a long wooded escarpment stretching from The Wrekin to Craven Arms. It is a classic scarp and dip slope geological feature. The scarp slope faces north west. The limestone ridge is the remains of a coral reef, so there are lots of opportunities for fossil hunting amongst the exposed rocks. The area is very popular with walkers and the National Trust own a seven mile stretch of the ridge.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wenlock_Edge

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Coordinates: 52°31'44"N 2°41'28"W

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