BIG Peaky Weekender 2024 (Camping)
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We are very excited to be running BIG Peaky Weekender again this year!
There are three accommodation options for this event:
This weekend is a celebration of all things outdoors. This outdoor centre is perfectly located in the heart of the Peak District for walking, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, and watersports - it's a perfect venue in so many ways!
In terms of evening entertainment, this event will be a relaxed affair. We'll have our bar-in-a-teepee again of course, but rather than a late night disco, it's more about having a space to chat, catch up with old and new friends, and maybe even play a few games!
OutdoorLads will have exclusive use of the site, designed for large groups like ours. You can be sure that everybody you meet over the weekend will be an OutdoorLad or a member of staff at the venue.
You can do as much or as little as you desire over the weekend (but we do advise you to get stuck in!).
Events
Make sure you sign up for an event(s) over the weekend, as some may fill up fast!
Please avoid double booking yourself to give everybody a chance at joining the activity they would like to do!
🟢 Good availability | 🟡 Limited availability | 🔴 Waitlist [updated 11:15 26/07]
Friday
🟢 19:30 Zumba
Saturday
🟢 08:00 Bakewell parkrun
🔴 08:45 Beginners Outdoor Climbing
🔴 09:00 GoApe
🟢 09:00 Road Cycling (NEW!)
🟢 09:15 Challenge of the Beasts Walk (20km) (NEW!)
🔴 09:30 Caving, Cargo Nets, High Ropes
🟡 09:30 Abseiling, Cargo Nets, High Ropes
🟡 09:45 Frogatt & Curbar Edge Walk
🟡 10:00 Chatsworth Walk
🟢 10:30 Water-cum-Jolly Dale Walk
🟡 10:30 Derwent Valley Brewery Walk
🟢 10:30 Leisure Cycle
🟢 11:00 Pubs & Dales Walk
🔴 10:20 Kayaking
🟢 12:00 Brewery Tour & Monsal Trail Walk
🔴 12:20 SUP
🔴 13:20 Kayaking (NEW!)
🔴 17:30 Stretch, Tone, Relax
🔴 20:00 Board Games
🔴 21:00 Blood on the Clock Tower Game
Sunday
🟢 10:15 Thor's Cave Walk (NEW!)
🟡 11:00 The Longstones Walk (NEW!)
🟢 11:00 MTB - Castleton to Ladybower Circuit (Meet off site) (NEW!)
🔴 12:00 Thornbridge Hall
🔴 12:30 Sunday Lunch at Hassop Cafe
All meeting points are in the sheltered area near the large yurt / bar, where you will also sign in to the event. The area will be well signposted when you arrive.
Food
Continental breakfasts, packed lunches and cooked evening meals are available to pre-order! It is important to pre-order, as there will be very few extras available to purchase over the weekend. If pre-ordering food, make sure the dietary preferences on your OutdoorLads account are correct.
The canteen is in the building closest to the teepees.
Friday
Evening Meal: Jacket Potato & Choice of Fillings
Saturday
Continental Breakfast
Packed Lunch
Evening Meal: Sausage Casserole
Evening Meal: Sausage Casserole (ve)
Sunday
Continental Breakfast
Packed Lunch
Those camping are obviously welcome to cater for themselves by their tent, but will not have use of the hostel kitchens and dining areas. Please ensure anything involving fire is raised off the grass.
Emails
Dogs: This event is not suitable for dogs.
Campervans, caravans, motorhomes: Due to the venues restrictions, we are unable to accept campervans, caravans and motorhomes.
Images: Aerial shots kindly supplied by and used with permission from Will Allaway. Other photos taken by and used with permission from OutdoorLads Members.
IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete a Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. You only need to complete this Participation Statement once, not for each event you attend.
What to bring
If you haven’t been camping since you were in the Scouts here is what you need. If it’s your first trip you are likely to want to get away with the bare minimum.
- Tents start off relatively cheap but as they say you get what you pay for. These tend to start from £10 upwards (‘festival tents’) that are light and do the job – but only just. You may find that they leak, break or blow away.
- A thin foam ‘carry mat’ is good to sleep on (under £10) and you can use your clothes to make a pillow. Or if you have the room places like Tesco often sell air beds that cost as little as a fiver.
- Don’t forget you will need something to sleep in. You can buy a sleeping bag from as little as a tenner. This will tend to be thin but will do the job at most summer camps. At camps later in the year you will want something warmer though.
- Some places such as Argos/ASDA sell camping sets where you can buy a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and a lamp for approx. £50-£60.
- If you have friends that camp you may find it beneficial to talk to them first and they may even lend you some kit.
- You can easily beg a cup of tea from more seasoned campers on the campsite – but it helps if you have a cup, and don’t forget a plastic glass if you like your wine! If you are coming by car, a folding chair (£10) is great. As you may be sitting outside late into the evening. Some proper warm clothing always comes in handy – even in the summer. Don’t forget a torch, or you may never make it back to your tent. Finally, ear plugs are always a great idea.
Once you have been once or twice you will know what kit you need to be able to cook a full English breakfast and host a party for 8 in your tent. Until then the above basics will see you right.
The above information will help you with the camp its self, depending on the activities you choose to do you may need to bring further kit. However its worth noting that any of the activities where special kit is need it will be provided, in most cases all you will need is walking boots, clothes, and a small back-pack (bring a few changes of clothes and footwear).
Food & drink
If you plan to cook for yourself, those staying in the hostel are welcome to use the self-catering kitchen, but you must clean up after yourselves. If camp cooking outdoors, please ensure stoves and BBQs are kept raised well off the grass (around 1 metre) so as not to damage it. Campfires are not permitted at this campsite.
Tea and coffee will be available free of charge all weekend on a self service basis - please bring your own mug!
The bar will be open from 2pm on Saturday for your use.
For a reasonable cost, you can also book some or all of your meals to avoid the faff of cooking. Details will be made available ion due course, but pre-booking is essential.