BASECAMP
Basecamp is the hub of all activity.
The Engine Shed, Pennine View Park, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4SZ
Participants & Spectators are welcome to join us at Basecamp for the whole weekend.
All our food options, sponsors, retail outlets, live music and family activities will be based here.
Check the bottom of this page for any updates.
Please note there is no parking onsite.
Free event parking will be available over the road in Station Yard.
BASECAMP
On Site Camping
Make a weekend of it and stay on site, not far to take those tired legs after your race.
Basecamp is set at Pennine View Park, a modern, family friendly campsite, with newly refurbished bathrooms, campers kitchen and small playground.
There are plenty of hardstanding pitches with EHU to accommodate camper vans, motorhomes and caravans. There is also a large camping field which can accommodate some EHU tents and plenty of off grid tents.
In conjunction with the YOMP MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE the park is offering a 10% discount on any EHU pitch for anyone taking part in any of the races.
Basic camping (no EHU) can be booked at £12.50pppn.
To book contact reception directly either by calling 017683 71717 or email hello@pennineviewpark.co.uk - to access the discounted rates.
Kirkby Stephen Hostel
Kirkby Stephen Hostel is a great alternative to camping and is only a short walk away from Basecamp.
The hostel sleeps up to 39 people and has a variety of different room sizes.
Availability and booking can accessed via the website.
Any queries contact info@kirkbystephenhostel.co.uk
Hotels, B&Bs, Self Catering
Kirkby Stephen has a host of options if you want a little more.
There are some gorgeous B&Bs, pubs with rooms and lots of self catering cottages.
If any accommodation providers would like to to put up a link or an offer please get in touch.
ACCOMODATION
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY - KARAH
Sarah is a local singer who will be treating guests to her beautiful set on Friday evening from 7.30pm (ish) -welcoming back our sunset strollers from the first Yomp of the weekend.
SATURDAY - ACOUSTIC VANDALS
A brilliant local band treating us to live music to welcome back the Yompers with a lively set in the evening as the sun sets (timings are fairly fluid!) but we will be aiming for 6.30pm
SUNDAY - KEV KENDAL
Kev Kendal is treating us to an afternoon of acoustic tunes to create a fab family atmosphere following the 5k Yomp at 12.30pm (ish).
ONSITE BRANDS
T H R U D A R K - showcasing their apparel, brand and ambassadors
LA SPORTIVA - Retail and clothing stand, along with 'demo shoes and trainers' for the Sunset Stroll
COTTON EYE SEW - Selling all the YOMP MERCH you need. Pre-orders can be taken (and encouraged) online to be picked up on site, we will also have a range of stock available to buy.
REAL MEAL - Showcasing their range of high performance endurance snack bars/foods
KIRKBY STEPHEN MOUNTAIN RESCUE - Helping us with all the safety aspects of the events on the fells, available to chat to and learn more.
ANDYS MANS CLUB - Onsite to raise awareness of their brilliant charity and events, please call by to find out more.
ULTRA'S 4 CHARITY - A formidable group taking Ultras to the next level.
EDEN ANIMAL RESCUE - retail stall, fundraising and information.
FOOD & DRINK
FIREBOX
The firebox kitchen will be serving hot food all day and into the evening. We will have hot food stalls outside and inside with a variety of menus.
THE ENGINE SHED
The Engine Shed bar will be open from 11am both days serving soft drinks, beers and all other drinks to quench your thirst.
ORM'S BREWHOUSE
ORM'S brewhouse will be at Basecamp with a real ale bar all weekend - serving up three of their best locally crafted real ales.
COFFEE CAN
The Coffee Can will be on site serving barista coffees, teas and cakes all day Saturday.
FOOTBALL CAKES
Kirkby Stephen Football Club will be on site on Saturday with a whole host of yummy cakes and biscuits to buy, supporting the club in their fundraising efforts.
CRICKET CAKES
Kirkby Stephen Youth Cricket Club will be selling cakes during the day on Sunday to support the event and raise some funds
BROUGH ICE CREAM PALOUR
Fresh, locally made ice creams available to buy all weekend
YOMP WELLNESS
Onsite at Basecamp to aid recovery
FIKA YOGA
Polly will be leading recovery yoga and stretching sessions on site following the Saturday Yomps.
2pm & 4pm - all welcome to join
PHYSIU
Physiu will be on site with two highly qualified Physiotherapists to help you prep and recover for the Yomp events.
Taping, massage and injury assessment will all be available to book in on the day.
FORME RECOVERY
FORME recovery will be available with their state of the art Compression Boots and flush massages - booking on the day..
SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS
SATURDAY
4.30pm - 10k & 20k presentation
4.50pm - Andys Mans Club - speaker session
5.15pm - ThruDark's Foxy, Staz & Louis - speaker session
6pm - Ultra & Marathon presentation
SUNDAY
1.30pm - 5k presentation
1.45pm - No Mountain Too High - speaker session with Margaret Harris & Rachel Marston