Next Event:
SPLIT EARTH CAMPOUT INVERNESS, 16 - 17 AUGUST 2025
MEET ON THE TRAIL, LEAVE AS FRIENDS
Ride into the wild. Sleep under open skies.
No corporate sponsors. No headliners. No finish line. Just people, place, and the space between.
Next event:
Black Isle, Inverness 16 - 17 August 2025
BUILT AROUND A FEW
SIMPLE IDEAS
Everyone belongs
No matter your pace, your bike, or your background
Be yourself
Be yourself as everyone else is already taken. Weird, normal, quiet, loud, knackered - everyone is welcome
No spectators
This weekend is made by those who take part
No sponsors
Low key, good vibes only
Leave no trace
We leave the land better than we found it
Be present
Take time for devices down, eyes up, enjoy firelight in good company
WHY SPLIT EARTH?
So when a few Sonder riders suggested an overnight ride out, Split Earth Campout felt like the natural name.
Now — give us one too many hours staring into a campfire, and one of us might say:
The world spins. The plates shift. Fault lines crack open. And in those cracks, something new begins. In a world that can feel fractured, we find Sonder* knowing it's our differences that makes us stronger.
But really, it’s about this: time outdoors together is good.
Meet on the trail. Leave as friends.
* Sonder: the feeling you get when you realise that every one you meet has a life as full and as real as your own. Each of us is at once a hero, a supporting cast member, and an extra in overlapping stories.
HOW TO TAKE PART
Get your ticket. We’ll send you access to a gpx file of the route, kit list, and invite to our rider group
🎒 Prepare
Pack what you need. Think simple and sharable. Use our kit guide to keep things light and useful
🚴 Ride In
We’ll meet at the start point on Saturday morning. Then we ride, roam, and return
WHAT TO BRING
Bike (gravel, MTB, hybrid — anything off-road capable)
Tent / bivvy
Sleeping bag and mat
Bowl, spoon, cup
Layers, lights, water
Cash for the Black Isle bar
ROUTE DETAILS
Terrain: Gravel, fire road, singletrack, farm lanes
Elevation: 800–1200m (estimate)
Navigation: Final route confirmed and GPX file sent 3 days before the start
Support: Self-supported, no waypoints, minimal assistance, we look out for and help each other
Get your Split Earth Campout tickets now
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. You just need to be comfortable riding 40–60 km in a day. This is inclusive, not exclusive.
Whilst this is a bike orientated event you can hike, run and even paddle in to the camp spot.
Absolutely. Many do. We’ll help match you with others beforehand if you want.
Something that can handle off-road. Gravel bikes, MTBs, hybrids — all good.
Nope. No finish line. Just a loop with a story in the middle.
No dogs. Kids welcome. Vans — not this time. It’s a human powered event only camp.
Totally. Hike, run, paddle routes to the camp spot are all are available. Whilst this is predominantly a bike event it is our dream for it to be human-powered access of all types.
Tickets cover:
- Access to route and private land
- Campsite facilities (loos, water)
- Firewood, first aid, camp gear basics
- Shared evening meal
- Support & safety team
What’s not included: Beer, transport, gear — this is community-led and self-supported.
Refunds: Available up to 30 days before. After that, use our community swap list.
Yes, the routes all start from Alpkit Inverenss store and there is on street parking available.
We will do everything we can to make sure the event goes ahead, however in extreme circumstances we may have to be cancel due to weather. In these cases we plan to offer a refund.
Please be at the start around 9am. There will be a rolling start so you are free to start as you choose. We expect riders to be back by 5pm on the second day.
The campout is a private spot we’ve found with Black Isle Brewery. It’s not a registered campsite and is basic spot with cold running water and toilets. No electric.
Dinner and breakfast is included in the ticket price. We've hooked up with a local pizza provider who will fire up the oven from about 7pm.
Breakfast will be coffee, tea, pastries.