Although HVAFF is a film festival there’s a whole lot more going on too. A festival ticket will allow you to take part in any (or ideally all!) of the activities below. Whilst the activities are aimed at kids we do encourage everybody to have a go. All activities are free.
Peak Gravel Gang Ride – Meet at 9:00 for departure at 9:30 aiming to be back for 11:00 for breakfast before first films start. Join the Gang of up to 25 (sign up link coming soon) for 90 minute ride around local trails. Suitable those with moderate experience of trial riding. Any under 18’s will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Orienteering – Check at the orienteering desk in the sports hall to pick up a map and instructions to take part in the course outside on the school grounds.
Olympic Climbing Competition – Try your hand at 3 disciplines of climbing: bouldering, speed climbing and top roping. Head to the sports hall to sign up. No equipment necessary, though feel free to bring your own harness, shoes and chalk bag if you have them.
Tent Challenge – See who can successfully get tent fully up and back down again in the fastest time.
Mountain Biking – The school also has its own MTB course Alpkit should be on hand with a selection of their bikes for people to try out.
Any Bike will do – Hope Valley Bike Collective- social ride. Sign up in the day, meet for 4pm for departure shortly after, bring helmet, road worthy bike and self sufficiency for 40 minute local ride on roads. Any under 18’s will need to be accompanied by an adult. A few bikes can be borrowed from school if needed.
Hope Valley Bike Collective
This is a friendly open group for anyone interested in supporting and inspiring people of all ages and abilities to cycle more in the Hope Valley. The Collective launched with its first event in November 25 – ‘Pies, Pedals and Punctures’ and has since then formed the Any Bike Will Do social ride which takes place the first Sunday of every month 10am at Bamford rec. https://hopevalleyclimateaction.org.uk/march-monthly-ride-any-wheel-will-do/