
Edale is a small Derbyshire village and Civil parish in the Peak District, in the Midlands of England. The Parish of Edale, area 2,844.8ha, is in the Borough of High Peak. Edale is best known to serious walkers as the start (or southern end) of the Pennine Way, and to less ambitious walkers as a good starting point for beautiful evening or day Peak District walks, reachable by public transport from Sheffield or Manchester, and with two pubs which both supply real ale and food.