Walking and Shopping Event | July 4th & 5th | Castleton
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Join us for a social walking and shopping event in Castleton, Peak District, on the 4th and 5th July!
We're excited to be attending a plus size social weekend organised by Every Body Outdoors, in partnership with Osprey packs, and supported by Paramo and us!
It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with other plus size outdoorsy folk, enjoy some stunning walks in the Peak District National Park, try on some plus size clothing, Extended Fit backpacks, and larger camping gear.
And there's even a chance to try outdoor climbing in a safe and supported taster session - with an instructor and plus size harnesses and equipment.
Book your place now - there are limited spots available!
Click here to book via the Heylo platform
Cost: £10 - £30 depending on your circumstances.
ACCOMMODATION
The weekend is based at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
You are responsible for booking your own accommodation for the weekend and this is not included in the registration price.
There are the following accommodation options:
- Camping at the YHA
- Dorm room at the YHA
- Private room at the YHA
- Camping pods at the YHA
- Other accommodation (hotels, B&Bs) locally.
Please note - car parking at the YHA cannot be guaranteed for non-residents.
You are welcome to join us just for the day on Saturday but you may need to park in Castleton, and/or get public transport to the YHA.
ACTIVITIES
Saturday morning
Led walks starting mid morning (time TBC). There will be a choice of two routes on offer, of different grades, all led by walk leaders and at an inclusive pace where the group stays together.
Walk 1: Mam Tor and the Ridge to Loose Hill
Distance 11km /6.8miles , Ascent 500m
Duration. approx 5 hours
Steep bit of uphill to Mam Tor, but we can take it nice and slow. Enjoy the great views from Mam Tor and then travel along the ridge, we've done most of the hard work but there's a little bit of up and down. From Loose hill we follow a lovely path down the hill and back to the Hostel.
Distance 11km /6.8miles , Ascent 500m
Duration. approx 5 hours
Steep bit of uphill to Mam Tor, but we can take it nice and slow. Enjoy the great views from Mam Tor and then travel along the ridge, we've done most of the hard work but there's a little bit of up and down. From Loose hill we follow a lovely path down the hill and back to the Hostel.
Walk 2: Valley walk
Distance 7 km / 4.3 miles, Ascent 75m
Duration. approx 3 hours
A lovely walk across the fields to Hope and back along the river to explore picturesque Castleton
Saturday afternoon
A big kit try-on event featuring rucksacks from Osprey, plus size clothing and kit from Páramo Outdoor Clothing and Vampire Outdoors, and items from the EBO kit pool. This will be a great opportunity to try on clothing and kit and see how it fits your body.
You will be able to purchase items from Vampire Outdoors on the day.
Saturday evening
Evening social time for people to hang out, cook dinner, eat together, chat and connect with like-minded people from the Every Body Outdoors community.
Sunday
An optional (ticketed) outdoor climbing event led by Cat, our trusted qualified instructor who has run our recent climbing events, and delivers our hill skills courses. Plus size harnesses and kit provided.
Morning and afternoon slots are available - these must be booked and paid for separately on Heylo. Spaces are limited, so don't delay!
Alternative walk option
There will also be a short led walk on Sunday morning for anyone who doesn’t want to join the climbing and wants a walk before heading home. Inclusive pace where the group stays together. Details to follow, no booking required.
You are welcome to self-organise other activities at your own risk, outside the responsibility of EBO.
TRAVEL
There is parking at YHA Castleton if you are staying there (you need to enter your car registration at reception) but the car park is busy and we recommend arranging car sharing using the Chat function on Heylo.
The nearest train station is Hope, a few miles from Castleton YHA. From the station, take
bus 272 from the main road and get off at the Losehill Hall stop for the YHA. The bus runs hourly. Alternatively you could arrange with other attendees to get a lift from the train station using the event chat in Heylo.
bus 272 from the main road and get off at the Losehill Hall stop for the YHA. The bus runs hourly. Alternatively you could arrange with other attendees to get a lift from the train station using the event chat in Heylo.
OTHER KEY INFO
Sorry, no dogs on the walks, at the climbing event, or at the kit try-on. We appreciate you love your pooches, but we recognise that not everyone in the community feels comfortable with dogs.
Bring your own appropriate clothing, sturdy boots/shoes and a backpack for the morning walk on Saturday (and at the climbing event if you’re attending). You may be able to borrow waterproofs from the Every Body Outdoors kit pool subject to availability. Please arrive with extra time to spare on Saturday if you need to borrow items. You will also need to bring lunch, snacks and water for the walk.
Photography and video will be captured throughout the event by Every Body Outdoors and event partners (Osprey, Páramo Outdoor Clothing, Vampire Outdoors) for use across digital, social, and marketing channels.
By signing up, you consent to your image being used for these purposes. If you have concerns, please contact the organisers in advance. You will also have the option to opt out of photography during the climbing event.
Got more questions? Contact Steph at Every Body Outdoors.