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YHA Edale Activity Centre


Description

For outdoor adventures in the heart of the Peak District National Park, look no further than YHA Edale Activity Centre. This large country house, set in its own woodland/moorland grounds on the flanks of Kinder Scout, has a unique combination of wildness and accessibility.

Three separate buildings ensure that exclusivity requirements are met whilst the remainder of the site is very much designed with groups in mind – leader rooms are optimally positioned and there are drying rooms, classrooms, meeting areas and outdoor activity sites in abundance. A games room and free WIFI are available to all and all meals can be provided in our dining room with stunning views over the hills.

Nationally famous walking itineraries, cross country mountain bike routes and road cycling challenges all start and finish at our door and the caves, crags and lakes that we use as our outdoor learning venues are all within easy reach of our fleet of minibuses.

Every aspect of our provision is carefully designed to enhance a group’s learning potential and the overall quality of the experience. Education groups, regardless of age, ability or experience will benefit from the fact that our activity programmes are bespoke and devised in collaboration with group leaders. Whatever fully inclusive package is chosen, whether Action Adventure, Multi Activity or Alex Rider, the specifics of activity, venue, content and style are constantly adjusted to optimise all learning opportunity – our returning groups know that it is this attention to detail that makes every experience at Edale memorable and significant.

On-site activities can include archery, high ropes course, orienteering, tower climb/abseil, team building exercises and hill walks/navigation challenges. Off site, our numerous venues ensure the optimum locations for climbing, abseiling, canoeing, caving, raft- building and weaselling, and include themed gritstone or limestone days that combine several activities in one experience.


Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.8
38 reviews


Excellent
 
76%

Very Good
 
24%

Average
 
0%

Poor
 
0%

Awful
 
0%

Great for a residential and team building opportunities. (March 2024 - Primary School)




(March 2024)




(February 2024 - Secondary School)




(January 2024 - Primary School)




(October 2023)




(June 2023 - Primary School)




(June 2023 - Primary School)




(June 2023 - Secondary School)




(May 2023 - Primary School)




Great team, very organised. The activities were run smoothly and kids had a great time. Accommodation was clean and food was superb. (March 2023 - Primary School)




(March 2023 - Secondary School)




(March 2023 - Primary School)




Team building and outdoor activity. (November 2022 - Secondary School)




Fantastic venue with plenty of 'workspaces/ social spaces' to do activities in. Very well resources, really helpful staff and delicious meals. Can't rate it highly enough. Stunning setting with plenty to do in the area. Wonderful. (November 2022 - Primary School)




(July 2022 - Secondary School)




(June 2022 - Primary School)




Accommodating. A bit loose round the edges, and bit too much standing around, but VFM and safe as houses. (June 2022 - Primary School)




The centre was amazing. From the second we arrived, all staff were amiable, accommodating and accomplished in their individual roles. (February 2022 - Secondary School)




(December 2021 - Secondary School)




(November 2021 - Primary School)




(November 2021 - Primary School)




(November 2021 - Primary School)




(November 2021 - Primary School)




(November 2021 - Primary School)




Really well ran and the instructors were great, would highly recommend. (October 2021 - Primary School)




(August 2019 - Primary School)




(July 2019 - Secondary School)




In June it is too hot in the (full to capacity) dormitories. Well kitted out and set up for such large parties. Great staff with decent experience and cool heads. Some activities too far distant and so time is used in transport. Our fault for choosing them? Would nearby or on-site be longer or just delayed start? (July 2019 - Primary School)




Busy, capable of handling numbers, good kit, good staff (manner with our staff and kids), did what it said on the tin. It's our activity and control of sweets that riles me! (April 2019 - Primary School)




Excellent instructors and activities, very knowledgeable and great with the children. Would not hesitate to recommend. (April 2019 - Primary School)




(November 2018 - Primary School)




Edale also provides an excellent residential trip offering team building and outdoor pursuits. The staff are superb. (August 2018 - Primary School)




(June 2018 - Primary School)




Good accommodation suitable for visit and pupils. Served the purpose. Will use a YHA establishment again. (June 2018 - Secondary School)




(June 2018 - Secondary School)




Excellent, friendly and professional staff. Venue perfect for the children and activities met the learning outcomes perfectly. (April 2018 - Primary School)




(March 2018 - Secondary School)




(March 2018 - Primary School)




Description

For outdoor adventures in the heart of the Peak District National Park, look no further than YHA Edale Activity Centre. This large country house, set in its own woodland/moorland grounds on the flanks of Kinder Scout, has a unique combination of wildness and accessibility.

Three separate buildings ensure that exclusivity requirements are met whilst the remainder of the site is very much designed with groups in mind – leader rooms are optimally positioned and there are drying rooms, classrooms, meeting areas and outdoor activity sites in abundance. A games room and free WIFI are available to all and all meals can be provided in our dining room with stunning views over the hills.

Nationally famous walking itineraries, cross country mountain bike routes and road cycling challenges all start and finish at our door and the caves, crags and lakes that we use as our outdoor learning venues are all within easy reach of our fleet of minibuses.

Every aspect of our provision is carefully designed to enhance a group’s learning potential and the overall quality of the experience. Education groups, regardless of age, ability or experience will benefit from the fact that our activity programmes are bespoke and devised in collaboration with group leaders. Whatever fully inclusive package is chosen, whether Action Adventure, Multi Activity or Alex Rider, the specifics of activity, venue, content and style are constantly adjusted to optimise all learning opportunity – our returning groups know that it is this attention to detail that makes every experience at Edale memorable and significant.

On-site activities can include archery, high ropes course, orienteering, tower climb/abseil, team building exercises and hill walks/navigation challenges. Off site, our numerous venues ensure the optimum locations for climbing, abseiling, canoeing, caving, raft- building and weaselling, and include themed gritstone or limestone days that combine several activities in one experience.

Opening Times

Reception: 07.00 - 10.00 17.00 - 22.00

Check in: 17.00 - 21.00
Check out: Before 10.00

Contact

YHA Edale Activity Centre
Rowland Cote
Hope Valley
Edale
Derbyshire
S33 7ZH
LOtC

Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.8
38 reviews


Excellent
 
76%

Very Good
 
24%

Average
 
0%

Poor
 
0%

Awful
 
0%

March 2024 - Primary School
Great for a residential and team building opportunities.



March 2024




February 2024 - Secondary School




January 2024 - Primary School




October 2023




June 2023 - Primary School




June 2023 - Primary School




June 2023 - Secondary School




May 2023 - Primary School




March 2023 - Primary School
Great team, very organised. The activities were run smoothly and kids had a great time. Accommodation was clean and food was superb.



March 2023 - Secondary School




March 2023 - Primary School




November 2022 - Secondary School
Team building and outdoor activity.



November 2022 - Primary School
Fantastic venue with plenty of 'workspaces/ social spaces' to do activities in. Very well resources, really helpful staff and delicious meals. Can't rate it highly enough. Stunning setting with plenty to do in the area. Wonderful.



July 2022 - Secondary School




June 2022 - Primary School




June 2022 - Primary School
Accommodating. A bit loose round the edges, and bit too much standing around, but VFM and safe as houses.



February 2022 - Secondary School
The centre was amazing. From the second we arrived, all staff were amiable, accommodating and accomplished in their individual roles.



December 2021 - Secondary School




November 2021 - Primary School




November 2021 - Primary School




November 2021 - Primary School




November 2021 - Primary School




November 2021 - Primary School




October 2021 - Primary School
Really well ran and the instructors were great, would highly recommend.



August 2019 - Primary School




July 2019 - Secondary School




July 2019 - Primary School
In June it is too hot in the (full to capacity) dormitories. Well kitted out and set up for such large parties. Great staff with decent experience and cool heads. Some activities too far distant and so time is used in transport. Our fault for choosing them? Would nearby or on-site be longer or just delayed start?



April 2019 - Primary School
Busy, capable of handling numbers, good kit, good staff (manner with our staff and kids), did what it said on the tin. It's our activity and control of sweets that riles me!



April 2019 - Primary School
Excellent instructors and activities, very knowledgeable and great with the children. Would not hesitate to recommend.



November 2018 - Primary School




August 2018 - Primary School
Edale also provides an excellent residential trip offering team building and outdoor pursuits. The staff are superb.



June 2018 - Primary School




June 2018 - Secondary School
Good accommodation suitable for visit and pupils. Served the purpose. Will use a YHA establishment again.



June 2018 - Secondary School




April 2018 - Primary School
Excellent, friendly and professional staff. Venue perfect for the children and activities met the learning outcomes perfectly.



March 2018 - Secondary School




March 2018 - Primary School