Edale Valley is located at the southern end of the Pennines, and is a vast area of country in the Dark Peak area of the Peak District.
It consists of mountainous hills, gritstone fortresses and many exposed and wild moors.
It is also famous for its peat presence, and many areas contain the substance; such as the peat bogs in Bleaklow.
The highest point of Edale Valley may be considered to be Kinder Scout - the highest point in Derbyshire, at 2088 feet, and attracts many walkers and other hobbies, such as mountain biking.
In the middle of the valley contains the isolated Edale Village in the Edale Vale - which can be accessed via Hope village, or by walkers through a natural gap in the hills between Mam Tor and Rushup Edge.
In the Medieval era, the valley was known as "Aidale", and became part of the "Royal Forest of the Peak" after the Norman Conquest.
Around this time, booths (settlements) were established in the area and such hamlets as Lady Booth, Grindsbrook Booth and Nether Booth became permanent communities in the valley.
Grindsbrook Booth became the main settlement.
The Nags Head (now a hotel) is also famous due to the fact it marks the start and the finish of the Pennine Way - a 250-mile journey to Kirk Yetholm in Scotland.
By the 18th century, the pastures of Edale Valley mainly became for sheep, rather than cattle, and enclosure acts of the late 18th century resulted in the valley turning its appearance into the patchwork fields seen today.
By the Victorian Era, when the railways arrived, this opened up a whole new mode of transport to the local villagers and rapid travel to the nearest cities, Sheffield and Manchester, became a possibility.
Around the same time, many new houses were then built in the villages in the Edale valley - due to the fact professional people could now commute to the cities to work, but enjoy the peace and tranquil nature of the countryside.
Edale Church was built in 1885 and still stands today.
It is an aisle less church, and a chapel did exist once, but many villagers had to carry their dead to Castleton Church, the nearest church, or via Hollins Cross to be buried.
Even during the First and Second World Wars, there was an active movement to get people out of the industrial cities and get them walking in the countryside on the weekends.
The Youth Hostels Association and Ramblers' Association were products of this time, and provided opportunities for those who had never left the cities to experience the countryside.
Edale Mountain Rescue was also established in the 1920s, which eventually formed into the Mountain Rescue Council.
A rescue post at the Nags Head became the first Mountain Rescue Base - their first exercise taking place in February 1956.
In the modern day, Edale Valley still plays host to villages around the area, but many more activities to ensure visitors a good day out.
Activities such as walking, mountain biking and rock climbing are very popular, and are enjoyed by many all year round - as well as the rich history that surrounds the valley.
It consists of mountainous hills, gritstone fortresses and many exposed and wild moors.
It is also famous for its peat presence, and many areas contain the substance; such as the peat bogs in Bleaklow.
The highest point of Edale Valley may be considered to be Kinder Scout - the highest point in Derbyshire, at 2088 feet, and attracts many walkers and other hobbies, such as mountain biking.
In the middle of the valley contains the isolated Edale Village in the Edale Vale - which can be accessed via Hope village, or by walkers through a natural gap in the hills between Mam Tor and Rushup Edge.
In the Medieval era, the valley was known as "Aidale", and became part of the "Royal Forest of the Peak" after the Norman Conquest.
Around this time, booths (settlements) were established in the area and such hamlets as Lady Booth, Grindsbrook Booth and Nether Booth became permanent communities in the valley.
Grindsbrook Booth became the main settlement.
The Nags Head (now a hotel) is also famous due to the fact it marks the start and the finish of the Pennine Way - a 250-mile journey to Kirk Yetholm in Scotland.
By the 18th century, the pastures of Edale Valley mainly became for sheep, rather than cattle, and enclosure acts of the late 18th century resulted in the valley turning its appearance into the patchwork fields seen today.
By the Victorian Era, when the railways arrived, this opened up a whole new mode of transport to the local villagers and rapid travel to the nearest cities, Sheffield and Manchester, became a possibility.
Around the same time, many new houses were then built in the villages in the Edale valley - due to the fact professional people could now commute to the cities to work, but enjoy the peace and tranquil nature of the countryside.
Edale Church was built in 1885 and still stands today.
It is an aisle less church, and a chapel did exist once, but many villagers had to carry their dead to Castleton Church, the nearest church, or via Hollins Cross to be buried.
Even during the First and Second World Wars, there was an active movement to get people out of the industrial cities and get them walking in the countryside on the weekends.
The Youth Hostels Association and Ramblers' Association were products of this time, and provided opportunities for those who had never left the cities to experience the countryside.
Edale Mountain Rescue was also established in the 1920s, which eventually formed into the Mountain Rescue Council.
A rescue post at the Nags Head became the first Mountain Rescue Base - their first exercise taking place in February 1956.
In the modern day, Edale Valley still plays host to villages around the area, but many more activities to ensure visitors a good day out.
Activities such as walking, mountain biking and rock climbing are very popular, and are enjoyed by many all year round - as well as the rich history that surrounds the valley.
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