If you've not been to one of our campouts before think: walks, campfire stories, skills sharing and making amazing new adventure buddies!

komoot - our generous partner and route planning experts will be setting up their marquee for some epic komoot workshops and a communal AQ hang out area - think deckchairs and a bit of cover... especially useful if it dares to be a bit rainy! There will be a special AQ komoot collection created for the campout to give us route information about the immediate area and some inspiration for our own walks, runs or rides.

Here's what you need to know:

When and where?

It's the weekend of 2nd -4th June at the lovely Shay Gate Farm Campsite near Colne. Whether you live close by or just feel like an excuse to explore a new part of the UK with fellow Adventure Queens, grab a ticket. You can stay for one night or two!

The main event will run from the morning of Saturday 3rd June and finish midday the following day, but AQs are welcome to come for some informal fun and camping from 5pm on Friday 2nd June.
Where: Shay Gate Farm campsite https://www.campsites.co.uk/search/campsites-in-lancashire/colne/shay-gate-farm-campsite

Who's it for?

Adventure Queens (18+ years of age). It's a chance to leave little ones and four-legged friends at home, and have a night or two away just for you.

How much is it?

Early bird tickets are £20 for Saturday night or £35 for Friday and Saturday night. This covers the campout costs, booking fees along with campsite necessities, firewood and campfire goodies.

How do you get there?

By car/van: There's lots of space for parking and we'll share more details on that closer to the time.

Carpooling is great for the environment and helping out fellow AQs! If you're looking to set something up, just pop up a post in our event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/168414819287352?ref=newsfeed

By train: the nearest train station is in Colne and you can get a bus from there to Laneshaw Bridge where there's a footpath up to the campsite.

What can you look forward to at the campout?

Meet and chin-wag to your heart’s content with other Adventure Queens
Learn skills from from adventure experts at skills sessions
Campfire stories in the evening - hearing tales of adventure from fellow Adventure Queens, fuelled by marshmallows over the fire(we’ll provide the goodies!)
Explore the surrounding area, with a leisurely ramble, led by your fellow Adventure Queens

What to bring?

Tent or bivvy (over to you on this one!) or not if you're coming in a van!
Sleeping mat
Sleeping bag (plus liner, if you want an extra warm layer)
Warm (and windproof) layers
Waterproof jacket, if needed
Walking shoes, if keen to join the rambling
If the sun is out, any sunglasses, hat etc
Head torch
Any toiletries (and first aid, as needed)
Rubbish bag (to help leave no trace!)
Something to sit on for the campfire stories - use rubbish bag or bring fold-down campstool, if you have one (we’ll just be using our rubbish bags or backpacks)
Stove, if planning to cook/heat up food (If new to using your stove, we can help so don't worry!)
Lighter/matches, if bringing a stove
Mug, plate/bowl, cutlery (and any pots etc, if planning on cooking/boiling water)

Note that there are toilets, warm showers, and running water onsite.

What about food?

It’s a BYO affair so totally up to you - bring something cold, bring something to heat up on your stove (if bringing one) or go all out and cook from scratch (there are no rules on this one!). You’ll just need food for dinner, breakie and then any snacks.

What if i'm new? I won't know anybody!

Most of our attendees come alone and many don't know anyone yet. This is the perfect opportunity to meet wonderful like minded women! If it would be helpful to have a chat beforehand just drop us a line on hello@adventurequeens.co.uk and we'd be happy to chat through any questions or concerns. We promise we're a really friendly bunch :)

What happens if it rains? And even pouring?

Rain or shine, the campout will be on! Just bring your waterproofs and we'll have a blast :)

I have more questions - who can I ask?

We'll set up a facebook event so feel free to post on there and we'll get back to you - no doubt if you're wondering someone else is too! https://www.facebook.com/events/168414819287352?ref=newsfeed

Or if you prefer to ask it privately drop us a line on hello@adventurequeens.co.uk

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Adventure Queens big campout - in partnership with komoot