Edale tourist information

Edale is a very small Peak District village in the famous Vale of Edale, situated below The Peak on Kinder Scout, 2088 feet high. The village buildings are all gritstone, and the village school and 1885 church are worth a look.

Very popular with walkers as it is the start of the Pennine Way, 256 miles to Scotland. There is an information centre in the village with a small exhibition.

For the not so inclined, Edale is still a good base for half day walks to the top of the High Peak plateau and the famous Jacobs Ladder. Best take the west route up as saves the tramp through the bogs. Gives a real taste of the open Peak District.