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Unofficial fan guide · Tour de France Femmes 2027
Where to stay for Stage 2 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes: Manchester to Sheffield
In short
Stage 2 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes runs 154.4 km from Manchester to Sheffield on Saturday 31 July 2027. For the night before, look at Manchester or Glossop. After the finish, stay in Sheffield. Rooms near the start go first, so book early and pick a free cancellation rate in case details change. There are 39 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route, listed under the stage map.
Key facts
Date
Sat 31 July 2027
Start
Manchester
Finish
Sheffield
Distance
154.4 km (96 mi)
Stage type
Hilly
Climbs
7 categorised climbs
Start and finish times
To be confirmed closer to the race
Route sheet
In race order, not to scale
Manchester
BuxtonVia Long Hill, which is not categorised
Côte de CarltonAbout 1.6 km at 6.3%
Winnats PassAbout 1.4 km at 12.3% · Over 20% at its steepest
Côte de ChunalAbout 1.4 km at 7.1%
Snake PassAbout 5.4 km at 4.6% · Through the Peak District
Côte de BradfieldAbout 1 km at 8.8%
Côte de OughtibridgeAbout 1.5 km at 9.1%
Côte de Jenkin RoadAbout 0.8 km at 10.8% · Used in the 2014 men's Tour finish in Sheffield
Sheffield
Where to watch
Snake Pass for the views, then the steep city climbs into Sheffield, including the Côte de Jenkin Road at 10.8%.
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.
On the map: Stage 1 finish · Stage 2 start (spot to be confirmed)
Plan aheadGlossop sits at the western foot of Snake Pass, an easy base for the Peak District section.
Campsites and RV areas near the route (39)
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 park0.3 km from the route · No website listed
Ringstones Caravan ParkCaravan park · 0.7 km from the route · No website listed
Manchester and Sheffield are linked by the Hope Valley line, which stops at Edale and Hope in the Peak District. Hope is the closest station to Castleton and Winnats Pass.
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 2 questions
Where is the best place to watch Stage 2 of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes?
Winnats Pass is the most dramatic spot, with gradients over 20% at its steepest. Snake Pass gives big Peak District views, and the steep city climbs into Sheffield, including the Côte de Jenkin Road at 10.8%, come late in the stage.
How do I get to Winnats Pass?
Hope station, on the Manchester to Sheffield line, is the closest station to Castleton at the foot of Winnats Pass. Allow about an hour on foot, and arrive early, because the pass fills fast.
Where should I stay for the Peak District section?
Glossop sits at the western foot of Snake Pass and makes an easy base. Manchester works if you also watched Stage 1, and Sheffield puts you at the finish.
How do I get from Sheffield to London for Stage 3?
Direct trains from Sheffield to London St Pancras take about two hours, so you can watch Saturday's finish and be in London for Sunday's team time trial.
Where can I camp or park an RV for Stage 2?
There are 39 campsites and RV areas within 3 km of the route: 39 campsites. The closest to the route are Cold Springs Farm Campsite, Beech Croft Farm Camping & Caravan Park and Eden Tree Caravan Park. 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.
