Explorr Festival

13/06/2026

Join the explorr Charity Night Hike⭐️

A 7.4km route with 235m of climbing, from Banchory to Scolty Tower. Follow forest tracks and trails to one of Royal Deeside’s most iconic viewpoints, whilst raising money for 3 important charities.

🖤 Prostate Cancer UK
🩷 Breast Cancer UK
💙 Banchory Outdoor and Active

Enjoy sunset views at the summit before heading back to the festival village. ☀️
https://www.explorr.co.uk/charity-night-hike

All profits from the Charity Night Hike event will be shared between the chosen charities.

11/06/2026

Traveling to the wilderness has never been easier. ✈️

explorr festival is 30 minutes from both Aberdeen Train Station and Aberdeen International Airport.

Regular LNER trains and multiple budget airline flights means getting to explorr from London, or anywhere else in the UK and Europe is simple.

Where will you be traveling from?🎒

Discover more: https://www.explorr.co.uk/how-to-get-here

09/06/2026

explorr, a festival for those who love the great Scottish wilderness. ⛰️

explorr takes place in Royal Deeside, a stunning corner of Aberdeenshire known for its forests, rivers and rolling hills. Quiet roads, gravel tracks and scenic trails make it the perfect setting for running, riding and exploring the outdoors.

What more could you want from a weekend spent outside?☀️

Discover more: https://www.explorr.co.uk/location

07/06/2026

explorr festival, free and open to everyone🧡

explorr Event village is a gathering place for runners, riders, families and the wider outdoor community.

Live music, great food, inspiring talks and a buzzing atmosphere, the festival is free and open to everyone.

Grab your free festival tickets here: https://www.explorr.co.uk/festival

05/06/2026

Weekend camping at explorr⛺️

Stay in the heart of the action at the official festival campsite. Just a short walk from the event village, festival camping offers a relaxed and friendly base for runners, riders, friends and families.

More info here🔗

Upgrade your explorr weekend with camping, limited edition t-shirts, and more. Enhance your festival experience in Banchory with practical add-ons.

03/06/2026

explorr, a weekend for everyone☀️

All ages can find an event at explorr.

🚴‍♂️ Gravel cycling
🏆 Kids races from age 5
👟 Running distances from 5km to a full marathon
🎶 Lively event village
⛺️ Weekend camping

explorr is a full weekend where everyone can join together to celebrate Scotland’s landscapes, communities and spirit of adventure.

https://www.explorr.co.uk/

01/06/2026

Gravel sport. Outdoor culture. One festival.

Early bird entries close 30 June. Lock yours in.
https://www.explorr.co.uk/

explorr · 28–30 August 2026 · Banchory

29/05/2026

Three months until we gather in Royal Deeside.

Three days of running, riding and live music on the edge of the Cairngorms. 5k to marathon on the gravel and trails. Kids' races and cycling all weekend. Festival bar from Friday to Sunday.

Early bird entries close 30 June. Lock yours in at: explorr.co.uk

explorr · 28–30 August 2026 · Banchory

22/04/2026

Short legs, big effort. 👟

Join us for the Wee Dash (5-8) and the Deeside Dash (9–11). Two 1km loop races for the next generation of Royal Deeside runners.

Each participant will receive a finisher's medal, a cheering crowd, and a proper race day in Banchory.🏆

📍Banchory, Scotland
📆28-30 August 2026

Entries open.
https://www.explorr.co.uk/run

18/04/2026

This is not your average stage race. Three classifications. Four stages. Every second matters.

📍Banchory, Scotland
📆28-30 August 2026

Entries open.
https://www.explorr.co.uk/ride