BMC Parks2Peaks: Mini-Skills, Heaton Park, Manchester

A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk. Learn how to plan your walk, navigate your route and make good decisions along the way.

This session is run by the British Mountaineering Council in partnership with Manchester Active and Manchester City Council.

Walk Details

Walk Grading: Easy

Distance: Approx 2 km

Duration: Approximately 2 hours (1 hour classroom, 1 hour walking)

If you or anyone in your party can’t attend after booking, please let us know so we can offer the place to others

Meeting Details

Time: Saturday 21 November, 09:50am

Location: Heaton Park, The Stables Cafe, Manchester, M25 2SW

Google map pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sLm29H7tbXw5HyqS8

Parking: Pay & Display

Public Transport: Please arrive by public transport if possible. Manchester Metrolink tram service and frequent bus services are available to the starting location:

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Facilities: Toilets and Cafe

What to Bring

Please bring appropriate footwear like trainers or boots which are comfortable for an hours walk. Please also bring a warm layer and/or waterproof layer and a water bottle

Who Can Attend

This session is designed for adults and children attending with a parent. Heaton Park is wheelchair freindly and we will be travelling on paved and tarmac footpaths

Health Precautions: If you have any health conditions that might impact your participation, please inform us in advance. Carry any required medications, and let the walk leader know if assistance may be needed in accessing them

If you are unsure of your ability or would like advice regarding kit and suitability for this walk, please email the leader in advance

Photographs may be taken by the leader for future communications about the programme. If you do not wish for your photograph to be taken please let the leader know in advance or at the start of the walk

By participating in this walk you agree to act in a kind and inclusive manner. Bullying, discrimination or the use of foul language will not be tolerated

Questions?

Feel free to contact BMC Hill Walking Officer, Josh: [email protected]