I live not to far form the Derbyshire border and quite often visit some of the picturesque villages that frequent the beautiful place that lies within.
Every time I visit one of the villages?places like Eyam (pronounced Eem? see my review, plug?plug?), Stoney Middleton and Castleton, famous for its Blue John?I am always amazed by the stunning scenery and the total peace and tranquillity of my surroundings?

Apart form the beautiful scenic route into the village by car there is also an excellent train service which runs from either Sheffield or Manchester?

** PARKING?

Other car parking can be found at the centre of the village, near the post office and the Nags Head public house, although these are more often taken by locals and early risers?

Edale is a small village with a big heart? consisting of two public houses, The Rambler, which is perfectly placed as you enter the village, being less than a minute from the train station?also, near the train station, there is a little café with inside and outside seating areas.
There is another public house called the Old Nags Head, which is situated at the far end of the road in what can be seen as the heart of the village? both public houses serve delicious food and both are very welcoming to all who visit.
Then, also in the village heart, there is a post office/general store and a very well organised café? these building are situated at the entrance to Coopers campsite, which is not the only campsite in the area but is one of the main ones?(see my review on Coopers campsite?plug?plug).
There is also a small school for all the local children who are lucky enough to be growing up in such a tranquil place?.
Also along the road lies a youth Hostel, some self catering cottages, an information centre and several camp/caravan sites of all different sizes?.plus a rather stunning church with some very old grave stones in a walled area opposite.

Both the public houses are very clean and pleasant to attend? serving some fine ales and your usual bottled bears, shorts and wines?
The atmosphere in both establishments has always been friendly and I personally have always been made to feel welcome from all the locals who frequent them, In fact, sometimes it has turned into a bit of a party toward the end of the night?

Camping/caravanning is the main idea around the area with there being two good sized camp sites being in the village?both having ample services, including hot showers, hot waters, laundry facilities and plenty of space? there are also several other campsites scattered around the immediate area?
Plus, there are a few self catering cottages in the village and several others scattered around the areas

What a stunning location this is and what a peaceful day you can have.
I have visited several times, mainly by car, but by train on a few occasions, which does allow you to have a little tipple in one of the pubs?
Driving in is an experience in itself as you carefully negotiated the steep decline running into the village? this can be frightening for some and does require good brakes and a bit of gear shifting?
The views as you come over the hillside are astounding and luckily there are a few stopping areas for you to stop and admire? but try not to park in the passing places as this can be a little annoying for other drivers?

I do recommend parking in the main car park or the station car park so you can leisurely walk around the pleasant village, taking in the beauty of it all.

**My typical day when camping there consists of getting up first thing and packing what kit I need, (depending on where I am hiking), then, heading off to either Coopers café or Penny Pot café for a good hearty breakfast? setting me up for the day ahead?
After filling my face I am ready for my hike into the hills, taking my time, enjoying the beauty of it all as I go?.
Once the day seems to be coming to an end and the lights beginning to fade, I find my self back in the village and heading for a shower before wondering into one of the pubs for a meal and a few of the draft beers they have on offer? enjoying the company of the locals and other tourists in the welcoming atmosphere within?
What a day indeed? it is a shame days like that have to end?