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Manchester and Salford Ramblers
As well as a varied programme of weekly walks and hikes taking advantage of the excellent walking country around Manchester and Salford, the group occassionally organises weekends away.
We have had now had 5 weekends away: in Arnside, Youlgreave (Peak District), Ravenstor (Peak District), Slaidburn (Forest of Bowland) and in Windermere (Lake District) and all were very successful. We like to try out different parts of this beautiful country of ours!
There was a good turnout for the events and the YHs we stayed at were fantastic.Spring 2012 – Sat 14 to Sun 15 April. Mankinholes in Todmorden. Booking form here
Arnside – October 2011 – Autumn
Manchester and Salford Ramblers October weekend away in Arnside
Great weekend in Arnside. On Saturday we walked 12 miles over Arnside Knott and on to Silverdale and back along the fantastic estuary where were able to watch the swirling tides in the bay. Very hot day.
On Sunday we walked 8 miles to the fairy steps - tight squeeze - and on to the lovely village of Beetham and back along the embankment, again beautful views despite the heavy rain!
Youlgreave – April 2011 – Spring
Manchester and Salford Ramblers back in the Peak District
We all enjoyed a fantastic weekend staying at Youlgreave Youth Hostel. On the Saturday we walked 12 miles along the Limestone Trail, lunch at Monyash and on through the wonderful Lathkill Dale.
On the Sunday we walked through Bradford Dale and Long Dale enjoying a break at the tearoom at Elton. The weather - well the best ever!
Windermere – October 2010 – Autumn
Manchester and Salford Ramblers hit the Lake District
Another great weekend away for the Manchester and Salford Ramblers. Staying at the Windermere Youth Hostel which was excellent, 2 great walks in the areas of Troutbeck and Wansfell Pike with fabulous views over the Lake District, good company and last but certainly not least the weather was the best ever – sunshine all weekend.
Some of us also enjoyed short walks around the area, afternoon tea in Ambleside and a boat trip on the lake. Truely wonderful!Slaidburn – April 2010 – Spring
Another hot weekend for Manchester and Salford Ramblers in Slaidburn
Again this was a great area for walking. This was a self catering YH but there was a great pub/hotel next door so we had a great meal there on the Saturday. 21 people attended this weekend and the weather was again fantastic.
Ravenstor – October 2009 – Autumn
Manchester and Salford Ramblers enjoy a weekend in the Peaks
This was our first weekend away and we learnt a great deal from that. The location was amazing with stunning walks and views throughout the Peak District and the weather was wonderful. We learnt that we must provide a couple of short walks as well as taking advantage of the opportunity for longer walks in the countryside in order to encourage a wide range of ramblers to come and join us.