Edale is in the northern part of the Peak District...well situated for trains from Manchester, and Sheffield. It's ideal for camping, B&B, walking and unwinding. We stayed at the Fieldhead campsite, which is pretty basic (no powerpoints, so don't bother with your hairdryer), but there are others. The proximity of the railway station is convenient for access, but a bit of a nuisance when freight trains are rumbling past at 11pm. Edale consists of 1 church, a few houses, the Peak Visitors Centre and 2 pubs. There's the Ramblers Inn (good beer, not so good food) and the charming 16th century Old Nag's Head (good beer, good food). Neither place is cheap. Edale is at the start of the Pennine Way, and consequently gets more than its fair share of walkers passing through...but there are some excellent day-long walks to tackle, if you are just using Edale as a base. If you are competent with a map and compass, and are fairly fit then there is Kinder Scout (about 8 or 9 miles away) but there loads of less strenuous walks (and come to that loads of EQUALLY strenuous walks!). If you are used to life in the city, Edale is great for relaxing you...and just as good at wearing you out!
Advantages: Great location, away from it all. Disadvantages: Noise from trains
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Aug 13th, 2000
