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Unofficial fan guide · Tour de France Femmes 2027
Where to stay for Stage 1 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes: Leeds to Manchester
In short
Stage 1 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes runs 85.7 km from Leeds to Manchester on Friday 30 July 2027. For the night before, look at Leeds. After the finish, stay in Manchester. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change. There are 4 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route, listed under the stage map.
Key facts
Date
Fri 30 July 2027
Start
Leeds, The Headrow
Finish
Manchester
Distance
85.7 km (53 mi)
Stage type
Sprint stage
Climbs
3 categorised climbs
Start and finish times
To be confirmed closer to the race
Route sheet
In race order, not to scale
Leeds, The HeadrowSame start street as the 2014 men's Grand Départ
Côte de KirkheatonAbout 1.7 km at 7.5%
Côte de MelthamAbout 3.2 km at 8.2% · The longest climb of the day
Côte de DelphAbout 2.1 km at 6.3% · Over the Pennines into Greater Manchester
ManchesterFinish for the sprinters
Where to watch
An 85.7 km opener built for the sprinters. The start on The Headrow or the finish in Manchester are the places to be.
Base towns
Pick one to see places to stay
StartFinishBase townRoute (approximate)Campsite or RV areaThe route line is approximate until the official maps come out.
Plan aheadManchester is Friday's finish and Saturday's start. Two nights in one bed covers both.
Campsites and RV areas near the route (4)
Within 3 km of the approximate route line, from OpenStreetMap, plus the Camping-Car Park RV areas. When a site has no website of its own, the link goes to its page on Pitchup or Camping-Car Park. Many fill up early for the Tour, so check the opening dates and book direct with the site.
Caravan park0.1 km from the route · No website listed
Leeds and Manchester are about an hour apart by direct train. Leeds station is a short walk from the start on The Headrow.
Host councils publish road closure times and park and ride plans in the months before the race. We add them here as they come out.
Stage 1 questions
Where is the best place to watch Stage 1 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes?
This 85.7 km opener suits the sprinters, so the start on The Headrow in Leeds and the finish in Manchester are the places to be. The Côte de Meltham, the longest climb of the day, is the pick if you want to see the riders on a hill.
Can I watch the start in Leeds and the finish in Manchester on the same day?
Yes. Direct trains between Leeds and Manchester take about 50 minutes to an hour, and the riders need over two hours for 85.7 km. Leave soon after the start.
Where should I stay for the Femmes Grand Départ in Leeds?
Stay in Leeds city centre, close to The Headrow, on Thursday night. It is the same start street used for the 2014 men's Grand Départ.
Where should I stay if I also want to see Stage 2?
Manchester. It is Friday's finish and Saturday's start, so two nights in one bed covers both stages.
Where can I camp or park an RV for Stage 1?
There are 4 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route: 4 campsites. The closest to the route are Well-i-Hole Farm Caravan and Camping and The Moorlands. Many fill up early for the Tour, so book direct as soon as you can. The full list, with links, is under the stage map.
