ClimbOut

ClimbOut The Queer Climbing Festival OUTDOOR CLIMBING x QUEER JOY! The UK's first queer climbing festival 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Diversity • Empowerment • Accessibility

📢 THANK YOU, CLIMBOUT LOVELIES! 📢What. A. Weekend. 🥹💖 From epic climbs to even better vibes, ClimbOut 2026 was everythin...
29/05/2026

📢 THANK YOU, CLIMBOUT LOVELIES! 📢

What. A. Weekend. 🥹💖 From epic climbs to even better vibes, ClimbOut 2026 was everything, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU.

📩 Did you attend? Check your inbox for our wrap-up email with photos, feedback, and a reminder about qualifications. (Pssst… we’re also missing a few helmets & shoes, did anyone accidentally take them home? 😅)

📸 Tag us in your pics & stories! We want to see your adventures, high fives, belays, and all the q***r climbing joy in between.

***rClimbing

🌎Festival Map & Parking Info 🌎All the details are on our website (link in bio)🏕️We have three camping areas: two standar...
22/05/2026

🌎Festival Map & Parking Info 🌎

All the details are on our website (link in bio)

🏕️We have three camping areas: two standard areas and one quieter camping area. You can choose where you want to pitch your tent when you get there.
😴Please be respectful of others who may need more rest than you, and remember to bring your earplugs!

🚗 PARKING INFO 🚗
⚠️There is very limited car parking near the main buildings at Thornbridge. This is reserved accessible parking for those who need it.
➡️The main parking is in a field less than 3 minutes walk from the main buildings.
➡️Approaching from Bakewell, take a left on a small track with a gate. Look out for volunteers and our pride flag! Continue on for accessible parking.
♿For accessible parking continue on and turn left towards the gatehouse. Pass through the big gatehouse building and turn left again to find a spot.

❓Can I sleep in my vehicle? If you prefer to sleep in your vehicle, there will be a section in the main car park where you may do so. But note that it will be further away from the facilities.

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🔥 Registration opens 5.30pm - 9pm 🔥Please arrive at Thornbridge Outdoors, Great Longstone, Bakewell DE45 1NY between 5.3...
22/05/2026

🔥 Registration opens 5.30pm - 9pm 🔥

Please arrive at Thornbridge Outdoors, Great Longstone, Bakewell DE45 1NY between 5.30pm and 9pm today. (Maps pin in bio)

Head to the registration desk and collect badges + any borrowed kit. Remember to sign-up to talks at the desk - first come, first served.

If you think you might be late, please let us know by filling in the late arrivals form: (here/in bio: https://linktr.ee/climboutfest). You can register late by finding one of the crew in their crew t-shirt.

✨ Pick up your t-shirt (if you ordered one) & pronoun badges at the registration desk.

💬 Say hi! Our crew are here to support you. Got access needs? Questions? Just wanna chat? We’re here for you!

🗺️ Find your spot. Set up your tent or settle into your bunk room. What you booked is on your ticket. You can’t change your room or bunk - but you can choose your camping spot!

🧭 Settle in and come for an icebreaker. Join us for fun & games, board games and a campfire sing-along! Our welcome talk will be at 9.30pm.

We can’t wait to see you!

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♻️ Rubbish, recycling and zero waste to landfill ♻️We’re working with Peak Waste Recycling to make sure the rubbish from...
20/05/2026

♻️ Rubbish, recycling and zero waste to landfill ♻️

We’re working with Peak Waste Recycling to make sure the rubbish from the weekend is handled as responsibly as possible.

Waste collected from our skips and bins is sorted to recover as much recyclable material as possible. Wood, metal and plastics are separated by machine.

Everything else is removed by hand. A magnet captures scrap metal at the end of the process.

Anything that can’t be recycled is used to generate energy instead of being sent to landfill.

That means zero waste to landfill, more recycling, less pollution and better use of resources.

But we’ll need your help. Please use the right bins, separate your waste where possible, and keep the site tidy so the team can recover as much material as they can.

A small action makes a big difference: recycling just one plastic bottle can save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for three hours, while recycling paper uses around 70% less energy than making it from raw materials.

Pack it, sort it, leave no trace. 🌱

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🍩🌶☕ FOOD AT CLIMBOUTWhile there won’t be a communal meal this year we will have three fantastic vendors to keep you fed,...
20/05/2026

🍩🌶☕ FOOD AT CLIMBOUT

While there won’t be a communal meal this year we will have three fantastic vendors to keep you fed, caffeinated and hydrated. All of our vendors offer vegan options and we hope there will be something to everyone’s taste and dietary needs.

The Echilady (Friday to Sunday)
@‌enchiladymcr
Michelle and the team will be sharing a little piece of Mexico with us through authentic home cooked flavours, all gluten free!

The Deaf Chefs (Saturday to Sunday)
@‌thedeafchefs
Coco and Mandy will be serving us a range of delights including burgers, fries and some hearty morning fare. Their work isn’t just delicious, it’s part of their mission to celebrate the Deaf community and BSL, all from their bright yellow truck.

Java John’s
@‌java.johns.uk
Ready for the morning rush. Expert barista John will be keeping us in, coffees, teas, juices and pastries, served with pride.

💥FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OVERVIEW💥👏 This 👏 Weekend 👏 Eeeeek! 👏Here is a brief summary of the festival schedule.We’ve got a pac...
19/05/2026

💥FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OVERVIEW💥

👏 This 👏 Weekend 👏 Eeeeek! 👏

Here is a brief summary of the festival schedule.

We’ve got a packed schedule of activities with something for everyone to enjoy - from board games to campfires, and a whole load of climbing!

For full details of everything going on over the course of the weekend please see ‘The Gay Agenda’ on our website [link in bio]. We’ll also have copies of this up at the festival so you’ll never be lost for what to do next!

We CAN’T WAIT to see everyone!

🏳️‍🌈 ALLY PARTNERS – Because everyone deserves to climb with pride!@‌nationaltrust 🌿@‌alpkit 🧥@‌sunbeltrentalsuki 🎒@‌the...
17/05/2026

🏳️‍🌈 ALLY PARTNERS – Because everyone deserves to climb with pride!

@‌nationaltrust 🌿
@‌alpkit 🧥
@‌sunbeltrentalsuki 🎒
@‌the_climbers_club 📖
@‌latticetraining 🧤
@‌ospreyeurope 🎒
@‌wildsolesandals 👟
@‌rockfax 📊
@‌psychi.climbing 🧠
@‌theclimbinghangaruk 📰
@‌depotclimb 📰
@‌awesomewalls_sheffield 📰

A massive THANK YOU to every single one of you—we’re so lucky to have you on this journey with us! 🥹

***rClimbing

💪 IMPACT PARTNERS – Keeping us geared up and climbing safe!We all love our outdoor gear and climbing bling! 🧗‍♂️✨ This y...
17/05/2026

💪 IMPACT PARTNERS – Keeping us geared up and climbing safe!

We all love our outdoor gear and climbing bling! 🧗‍♂️✨ This year, we’re partnering with amazing brands to keep us kitted out, warm, dry, and, most importantly, safe in the outdoors. 🏕️🔥

@‌dmm_climbing & @‌tenayaclimbing 🧗‍♀️
@‌austrian.alpine.club.uk 🏔️
@‌arcteryx ❄️

Time for another partner drop! 💜 Big up our community partners who are joining us to help spread education through our c...
17/05/2026

Time for another partner drop! 💜 Big up our community partners who are joining us to help spread education through our community.

🤝 COMMUNITY PARTNERS – The folks who help us train, learn, and climb better!

@‌ami_professionals 🧗‍♂️
@‌mtntraining 📚
@‌plasybreninofficial 🏔️
@‌glenmorelodge ⛺️

If you fancy being an outdoor leader, our applications for 2026 Qualifications are now open [link in bio]

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📢 BIG SHOUTOUT TO OUR AMAZING PARTERS STARTING WITH ! 🏔️💜We couldn’t do it without you! ClimbOut 2026 is made possible b...
16/05/2026

📢 BIG SHOUTOUT TO OUR AMAZING PARTERS STARTING WITH ! 🏔️💜

We couldn’t do it without you! ClimbOut 2026 is made possible by an incredible team of brands and orgs who believe in q***r climbing, community, and getting outside together. Over the next couple of posts we’ll be shining the spotlight on all our partners [link in bio]. Right now it’s time for our major partner!

🌟 MAJOR PARTNER – @‌patagonia 🌟
Patagonia isn’t just a brand—they’re a movement. Their support helps us keep ClimbOut accessible, sustainable, and full of good vibes. Huge love to them for standing with us! 🙌

is bringing their awesome repair van “sheddy” to ClimbOut again this year so bring your worn wear on Friday evening for some love.

***rClimbing

📣 1 Week to Go! 🧗‍♀️⛰️1 WEEK TO GO until the q***rest, most joyful, radically inclusive climbing festival hits the crag ...
15/05/2026

📣 1 Week to Go! 🧗‍♀️⛰️

1 WEEK TO GO until the q***rest, most joyful, radically inclusive climbing festival hits the crag 🧗🏽‍♀️✨

We’re gathering as a community that climbs, connects, and takes up space, unapologetically and on our own terms. Whether you're bouldering, trad climbing or just soaking up the vibes, it’s time to pack your gear, rally your crew, and get ready for a festival that’s all about adventure, community and joy!

Expect:

🌈 trans, q***r & non-binary joy
🔥 workshops & skillshares
🤝 safe spaces & deep connections
🎶 music, movement & magic under the stars
It’s more than a festival. It’s a movement. It’s a protest. It’s a celebration.

🗓️ See you in ONE WEEK. Be ready to climb, dance, laugh, stretch, rage, and rest 💥

🔥 Got stoke? Bring it. We’ll handle the rest.

Check the website for everything you need to know before turning up next Friday!

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Thornbridge Activity Centre
Bakewell
DE451NY

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