Transport + Accommodation

6-9 August 2026  |  Peak District

Location

The Wanderers of Colour Climbing Festival takes place in the beautiful Peak District. The Peak District is cited as one of the birthplaces of recreational climbing and has some of Europe's most challenging and well-loved rock climbing routes, such as the globally renowned Stanage Edge near Sheffield and the Roaches in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Many of the UK’s best climbers locate themselves near here for access to the gritstone.

Accommodation

  • Wanderers of Colour Climbing Festival 2026 will be hosted at Thornbridge Outdoors. The entire site has been privately hired for the festival, giving us exclusive use of the space. We offer both camping and shared dormitory accommodation, including women-only and accessible dorm options. Accommodation must be selected at the time of ticket purchase and is subject to availability.

    Please note that all accommodation is shared. Attendees are responsible for their own belongings, and the festival cannot accept liability for any loss or damage.

    For full details on accommodation accessibility please go to our festival accessible webpage.

    In all shared spaces, please be mindful and respectful of others. In sleeping areas, keep noise to a minimum after 10pm.

  • There will be around 7 spacious bell tents available, each sleeping approximately 3-5 people depending on sign up.

    Pitches are unpowered.


    Attendees must bring their own camping equipment, including a tent, sleeping bag, and roll mat. A limited number of sleeping mats and bags are available for hire. You must register your interest when booking.


    Campers have access to a shared shower block and toilet block facilities.

    Campers may use camping stoves; however, this is at your own risk. You are responsible for using them safely, avoiding damage to the ground, and leaving no trace.

  • There are three accommodation blocks on site: The Lodge and Woodlands, which both offer step free access, and The Farmhouse. Please remember that these are shared spaces, always clean up after yourself and leave areas clean for the next user.
    All dormitories are shared rooms.
    Rooms will be assigned in advance. Any requests to share a room or for specific placements must be submitted at the time of ticket purchase in order to be considered.
    Bedding is provided; however, you will need to bring your own towel.
    Each accommodation block includes: Toilets and showers (a mix of mixed-gender and single-gender facilities). A shared sitting area. A basic kitchen.
    Please be aware, that as this is a shared area, fridge space will be limited and is not guaranteed! Take this into account when packing your lunch.

  • Camping and campervan pitches are unpowered.
    Attendees must bring their own camping equipment, including a tent, sleeping bag, and roll mat.
    A limited number of tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping mats are available to hire and can be requested at the time of booking.
    Campers have access to a shared shower block and toilet block facilities.

    Campers may use camping stoves; however, this is at your own risk. You are responsible for using them safely, avoiding damage to the ground, and leaving no trace.

Transport

  • Site: Thornbridge Outdoors 

    Address: Longstone Lane · Great Longstone · Bakewell · Derbyshire · DE45

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    You will be responsible for organising your own travel.


    Please aim for a 7pm arrival on Thursday so that you don’t miss out on the activities of the evening. Do not arrive before 7pm unless you have volunteered to help out.

    • Bus - Buses are available from Sheffield to Bakewell (3 miles from site) or to Ashford-in-the-Water (1 mile from site)218 Bus Timetable Sheffield-Bakewell

    • Train - The nearest train station is Grindleford (7 miles away), on the Sheffield to Manchester line. 

    • Local taxis are available from nearby Bus and Train stations: Local Taxi Companies

    We strongly recommend booking trains at least 6 weeks in advance to keep costs down.

  • You are welcome to arrive in your own car and maybe offer a lift to another festival goer!

    • On-site parking is available, if you are arriving this way please let us know when buying your ticket so we can arrange parking.

    • Access to site is off of Longstone Lane: For further information regarding road directions to site see: Thornbridge Outdoors Direction by Car 

    • We encourage lift sharing to help reduce our impact to the environment. If you are planning on driving and are able to offer lifts to other attendees please share this in the Festival WhatsApp Group. Please keep track of how much you spend on petrol and share the cost equally between everyone in your car. 

    We are also looking for drivers to support us with transportation when we are at the festival, for example driving to the climbing locations. Please indicate in the registration form if this interests you.

  • During the Festival there will be shuttle buses and car lift shares to take you to the crags in the morning, and to return you to the hostel at the end of the day. 

  • Please note that if you have a fully funded bursary ticket, we can reimburse you up to £100 for travel, so keep your receipts and book well in advance!