Visitor Resources for Edale

What is it about Edale that captures imaginations? Why do people flock here to hike the surrounding hills? Click the button below to learn more about this unique valley.

Fancy avoiding the crowds but still want to visit? We recommend walking to Edale. Take in the beauty of Kinder Scout, The Great Ridge, Mam Tor, Win Hiil and Ladybower on alternative hikes that end or pass through the village of Edale. For the best tips for travelling to and from Edale, click the button below.

We’ve started with a couple of short, medium and long routes for people of all abilities and will continue to add to this as we go. Click below to get started with some of the more popular Edale walking routes.

Edale has two pubs - The Rambler Inn and The Old Nags Head - both of which offer good pub grub and two cafes - The Penny Pot Cafe and The Fold at Newfold Farm - offering a variety of hot and cold sundries. Each venue offers the opportunity to dine in or take away. Turn up and take your chances or click below to read our entirely unbiased reviews of each.

The village has a variety of options for both short and long stays, including rooms, flats, entire houses, campsites, bunkhouses, safari tents and luxury lodges for large groups. However things do tend to book up very quickly and so while we’ve focussed our efforts on property within the valley itself we’ve also stepped outside the valley walls for some alternatives if you’re struggling to find what you need. Read on for our best stays in and around Edale.

This is the flagship centre of the Moors for the Future Partnership and provides a national focus for moorland research. At one time it had a small shop for books, maps and National Park souvenirs but due to a lack of funding is now closed to visitors.

The Peak Centre at Champion House offers comfortable, warm and welcoming group accommodation and a range of hosted activities including climbing, archery, orienteering and other outdoor pursuits. Aimed at Youth Groups, they are linked with the Diocese of Derby and offer a unique residential experience.

In 1863 Edale, previously a part of the Parish of Castleton, became a separate parish by an order in Council granted by Queen Victoria. The present church, the third to be built in Edale, was consecrated by the Bishop of Southwell on June 26th 1886. Services usually occur every Sunday of each month at 10am and the church is open to visitors every day.

Edale school caters for children from Reception up to Year 6. Class sizes are very small meaning personalised provision and support and outstanding relationships between staff, children, and their families. The school is only a 5-minute walk from Edale Train Station meaning we are easily accessible from all locations on the Manchester - Sheffield line.