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Wild Camping & Beginners Navigation (Optional Hammock Experience)

Saturday, 13 July '24   2 days
Chorlton Street, Manchester, M1
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Wild Camping & Beginners Navigation (Optional Hammock Experience)

Details

You read the title correctly, we are going to do it all! We have specifically designed this wild camping trip for a group of beginners. The Lake District wild camp will start in the central Lakes, where we'll go for a short walk and drop our bags to get some fantastic views before dropping down to our chosen camping spot.

We'll then run a beginner's navigation course in the mountains, learning the basics of map reading and using a compass. You'll have the option to hammock in the wild if you'd prefer!

Beware if you like your creature comforts as there are NO toilets, TV or kitchen. This is an exclusively wild adventure! Everything you need you will carry. Join us on our day trips from Manchester today. Travel to and from the Lake District is included!

Day 1 - This hike will be 4km and take roughly 2 hours before we reach our wild camping spot. We’ll pitch our tents (and hammocks) cook some food, and start the navigation course. You will be led by mountain leaders.



Day 2 - We will start with an easy morning breakfast and start our descent roughly 4km back to the minibus.
We welcome anyone to join us! We have guided all abilities around the mountains, and we believe there is no better achievement than stepping out of your comfort zone!

For the hike:

  • Backpack (20-40 litre max) (We can lend you this for free)
  • Waterproof Jacket and pants
  • Walking Boots/Shoes (trainers as last option)
  • Walking trousers/shorts (No Jeans)
  • Fleece
  • Warm Jacket
  • Gloves
  • Hat
  • Food (Breakfast, Dinner and Tea) 
  • Snacks
  • Flask with a hot drink
  • Water (minimum 1 litre)
  • Personal First Aid/medication

Wild camping:

  • Cooker & Gas
  • Sleeping bag (We can rent you this for a small fee)
  • Sleeping mat (We can rent you this for a small fee)
  • Tent or Hammock (We can rent you this for a small fee)
  • Food
  • Warm clothes
  • Torch (Preferably a head torch)

Level: Moderate

Instructions

Day 1 - 10.00am - Pick-up - we will be parked waiting outside the National Express coach station on Chorlton Street, Manchester. Roughly 5 min walk from Piccadilly.

11.15am - Service stop for refreshments.

12pm - We arrive at the car park to begin our adventure.

Day 2 - 3pm the following day - Depart from car park.

5.15pm - Service stop for refreshments.

6.15pm - Drop-off - Arrive back at Chorlton Street, Manchester for departure. With some great memories!

*Times may change due to traffic and other circumstances.

Tickets

Cost

Lake District Wild Camping & Navigation

1 available
£89.99

Location

Chorlton Street
Manchester
M1

The BEE minibus will be waiting opposite the National Coach Station, please arrive 5 minutes before departure.

For events where the Lancaster pick-up is available address: Caton Road Park and Ride, Caton Rd, Lancaster LA1 3SW