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Gloriously situated in the lofty heights of the Peak District National Park, the lovely village of Edale is the start for the torcherous 250 mile trek along the Penine Way to Scotland. The village is in outstanding countryside wedged between the towering limestone peak of White Peak and the gritstone, Dark Peak, it is a landscape of unimaginable beauty and splendour. The village streets are lined with ancient cottages and houses of differing styles but built with the uniformity of stone as the main building material, as if in defiance of the icy winds that blast through these bleak upland regions. The old church is strongly built of stone, its steeple soars skywards as if to dominate and dwarf the rest of the village.

Edale was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 and so it is an ancient place. In Elizabethan times much of village life centred around five cattle farms and it was not until the 18th-century that the vast lands were broken up into parcels of fields bounded by stone walls, and flooded with sheep. Sheep, graze these lands to this day. In sprintime, the vista is of frolicsome baby lambs amid rich green fields, while autumn brings a dramatic change the hills aglow in a mixture of glorious russet and rich purple. Winter brings its own delight with snow capped peaks and icy water tumbling down ragged ravines that can only be crossed by old rustic bridges. The long lazy days of summer are special, the land takes on a radiance, the views so clear, it6 is almost like the words to the song ' on a clear day you can see forever more'.

A stay in Edale can be as hectic or as peaceful as you wish. You can join organised walks or take a gentle stroll. There is a local Riding and Pony Trekking centre that offers varied activities, or you can simply relax and soak up the peace and quietness, hard to find in the world busy world beyond.

Attractions close to Edale include; Blue John Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern, the village of Castleton, Speedwell Cavern and Peak Cavern.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Edale

Mam Tor	(1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
Speedwell Cavern	(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Treak Cliff Cavern	(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Blue John Cavern	(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Peak Cavern	(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Peveril Castle	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Alport Castles	(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Hope Valley	(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Ladybower Reservoir	(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Hay Dale	(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Howden Reservoir	(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Stanage Edge	(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Peak District National Park	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Monk's Dale	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Chee Tor	(7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction S)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Edale

Chapel-en-le-Frith, in the county of Derbyshire (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction SW)
Chapel is a well preserved, picturesque place. It has a lovely old church dating back to the 14th-century which stands on the spot of an earlier church built by foresters a century or so before.
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Tideswell, in the county of Derbyshire (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction S)
Tideswell is famous for its superb, large church, known as the "Cathedral of the Peak".
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Hathersage, in the county of Derbyshire (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction E)
The town now takes advantage of its superb position, operating mostly as an attractive place for tourists.
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Eyam, in the county of Derbyshire (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SE)
Setting its chilling history to one side, this is a village with a lot to offer. It is hidden away in a matchless location above the limestone peaks of Middleton Dale.
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Buxton, in the county of Derbyshire (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction SW)
This barely spoilt town offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy a town crammed with beautiful buildings whilst exploring the high upland regions of England's glorious Peak District National Park.
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Marple, in the county of Greater Manchester (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction W)
Marple has many splendid canal features from the past, these include a flight of 16 locks and a three arched aqueduct which takes the Peak Forest canal over the River Goyt.
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Ashford in the Water, in the county of Derbyshire (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction SE)
The village was a centre for candle making, noted for lead mining and made famous by the discovery of Ashford marble which was first quarried by Henry Watson in 1748.
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Baslow, in the county of Derbyshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE)
Set amidst the stark loneliness of the High Peak the village of Baslow is surrounded by some of the finest historic properties to be found in Derbyshire.
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Bakewell, in the county of Derbyshire (12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction SE)
Bakewell is the largest town in the Peak District National Park. It is an old town full of glowing stone houses and buildings that lend an air of ambience and overall warmth.
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Edensor, in the county of Derbyshire (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction SE)
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Holmfirth, in the county of West Yorkshire (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction N)
This is a place that will forever be associated with the gentle, romantic comedy "Last of the Summer Wine" which has graced our TV screens for more than a quarter of a century.
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Bramhall, in the county of Greater Manchester (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction W)
Set in an area where Cotton was once king, midst the towns of Manchester and the quiet rolling acres of sprawling Cheshire countryside, lies the little town of Bramhall whose most famous feature is Bramall Hall.
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Sheffield, in the county of South Yorkshire (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction E)
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Audenshaw, in the county of Greater Manchester (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction NW)
Audenshaw is a suburb of Greater Manchester. It is probably best known for its reservoirs and the busy waters of the Ashton canal, beside which visitors can see clusters of delightful canal-side properties.
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Deanhouse, in the county of West Yorkshire (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction N)
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Nearby travel help

Edale Station	(0.2 miles, 0.2 km)
Hope Station	(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction E)
M67 Junction 3	(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NW)
M67 Junction 2	(13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction NW)
Sheffield City Airport	(18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction E)
Manchester Airport	(18.6 miles, 30.0 km, direction W)
Edale to London	(147.0 miles, 236.6 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Edale

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Edale center
Best Western George Hotel	(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction E)
Windy Harbour Farm Hotel	(8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NW)
Wye House	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SW)
Sir William Hotel	(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE)
Paramount Palace Hotel	(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction SW)
Best Western Lee Wood Hotel	(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction SW)
Old Hall Hotel	(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction SW)
The Portland Hotel	(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction SW)
Best Western Moorside Grange Hotel & Spa	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction W)
The Maynard Arms	(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction SE)
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