Edale

Edale is a village made up of scattered hamlets nestled in a valley surrounded by moorlands and hills. It serves as the starting point for the Pennine Way, one of England's major long-distance footpaths.

The settlement began as medieval cattle farms called vaccaries, established in the 13th century within the royal Forest of High Peak. This early pastoral tradition laid the foundation for the village's agricultural character.

The village reflects its deep roots in farming, with locals and visitors alike drawn to seasonal celebrations that mark the year. The landscape here is shaped by how people have worked the land for generations.

The railway station on the Hope Valley line connects to Sheffield and Manchester with regular services throughout the day. Visitors should come prepared for changing weather and bring appropriate footwear for moorland walking.

A cotton mill from 1795 still stands in the village, restored in the 1970s and converted into homes by a heritage organization. This building reveals how the area once combined farming with small-scale manufacturing.

Location: High Peak

Shares border with: Hayfield, Hope Woodlands, Hope, Castleton, Peak Forest, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside

Website: http://edalevillagehall.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.36600,-1.81600

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05