Towns & cities · East Midlands
Edale
Edale — village and civil parish in High Peak, Derbyshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edale · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Edale is located in the East Midlands, Derbyshire, with the nearest railway station being Edale, just 0.2 km away. Entry to the town is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for Edale is S33.
About
Edale is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 287 people. Address: S33. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in High Peak, Derbyshire, England". Coordinates: 53.3660°, -1.8160°.
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Official information
Edale Village Hall serves as a community hub in the Peak District, offering facilities for various events and activities. It is an ideal base for outdoor pursuits like walking and climbing, and accommodates groups for indoor activities. The hall features good amenities and is accessible for visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Edale is a village and civil parish in the Peak District, Derbyshire, England, whose population was 353 at the 2011 Census. Edale, with an area of 7,030 acres (2,840 ha), is in the Borough of High Peak. Edale is best known to walkers as the start, or southern end, of the Pennine Way and, to less ambitious walkers, as a starting point for evening or day walks. The village is accessible by generally hourly railway services from Sheffield and Manchester. There are two pubs serving real ale and food.
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Background
History
As spelt, the name is first recorded in 1732. Earlier recorded versions of the name are Aidele (1086), Heydale (1251), Eydale (1275), Eydal (1285) and Edall (1550). Historically, Edale was the name of the valley of the River Noe. From the Norman Conquest of England it was in the royal Forest of High Peak and at its centre is the Edale Cross, which marked the boundary of the three wards at the Forest, Campana, Hopedale and Longdendale. Settlement in the valley consists of several booths, originally established in the 13th century as 'vaccaries' (cattle farms) along the valley of the River Noe, which have since developed into the hamlets of Upper Booth (once Crowdenley Booth and Over Booth),…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3660, -1.8160
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Edale
- Postcode
- S33
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Population
- 287
- Nearest railway station
- Edale — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.edalevillagehall.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q796625 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Edale (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Edale Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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High Peak Estate
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Pennine Way
Military museums · 0.5 km
The Old Nags Head
Historic pubs · 0.5 km
Waterside Farm Camp Site
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The Mill and attached chimney
Watermills · 1.1 km
Edale Camping Barn
Hostels · 1.2 km
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Broadlee Bank Tor
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Tom Hyett
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Edale is a village in Derbyshire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 287. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 287
- Administrative county
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- High Peak
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Edale?
- Edale is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33), in the parish of Edale.
- What is Edale?
- Edale — village and civil parish in High Peak, Derbyshire, England.
- How do I get to Edale?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33.
- Is Edale a protected site?
- Yes — Edale is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Edale free to visit?
- Yes, Edale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Edale?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33.