East is East (Mcr)
7 people attending
13 places left
Kick off the New Year with a refreshing leisurely walk through East Manchester, starting in the city center. We'll meander past Piccadilly Basin, before cruising along the scenic Ashton Canal, passing the iconic Etihad Stadium, home to Manchester City Football Club, and the Co-op Live, a state-of-the-art music and entertainment venue.
We'll then delve into the tranquil beauty of Philips Park, perhaps spotting some wildlife or enjoying a moment of peace amidst the greenery. After our park exploration, we'll embark on the return journey along the Rochdale Canal, taking in the industrial heritage and the canal-side developments. Our walk concludes with a stroll through the charming New Islington Marina, admiring the beautifully restored Victorian warehouses and the contemporary architecture that lines the waterfront.
Hopefully now feeling invigorated and ready for the year ahead we can optionally find somewhere nearby to enjoy some lunch.
New Members
Please feel free to sign up as your first OutdoorLads event. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to message me, or go to the "My First Event" page.
IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete a Participation Statement, in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. You only need to complete this Participation Statement once, not for each event you attend.
Photos by kvnmnc.
What to bring
Water: bring at least a litre
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Rucksack: or any other bag
Footwear: hiking boots, sturdy trainers or wellies
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally not jeans which become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Food & drink
Bring something to drink and maybe some snacks. Optionally, we'll go for some food afterwards.