National Young Ramblers Weekend

Friday – Meet & Greet + Treasure Hunt

We'll be available to greet you as you arrive into the city from around 4pm at Piccadilly Central pub (M1 2PF). MAD members will be around to help with directions, share a drink, and have a chat.

From there, we suggest people check into their accommodation and get settled before heading out for some food (we'll share some recommendations closer to the time - and if you're travelling on your own, don't worry, we'll make sure you're included).

In the evening starting at 7.30pm, depending on the weather, we'll either head out for a treasure hunt around the city (split into teams) or, if the forecast looks gloomy, we'll have a drier indoor activity lined up instead.

Later in the evening, you are all welcome to come back together at a local pub for drinks and a social catch-up. We have recommendations that are equally good for a late-night hot drink or something stronger!

Saturday

A host of walks in the glorious countryside around Manchester. All walks are listed with sign-up info at www.madwalkers.org.uk/walks.

Saturday Evening - Techno Ceilidh/Party Social

After a day of walking and exploring, join us in the evening for our Techno Ceilidh & Food Social at Fabric Church (M12 6HD) – just a 10-minute walk from Piccadilly, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.

Everyone loves a ceilidh and with DJ Elsie & the Techno Ceilidh we've aimed to go for something that's tried and tested but at the same time different than any traditional ceilidh you've been too before. DJ Elsie will be with us all evening to keep the music going even when the ceilidh dancing stops.

It'll be a relaxed Bring-Your-Own-Drinks (BYOD) party, and you're more than welcome to come along in your walking gear. There will be an optional cost for food from Pieminister if you'd like to join in with that. Entry is £13.50 and food is between £8.70 to £12.90 depending on what you choose.

It's essential to book in advance for this event – see sign up link to do this. Currently this is only open for booking by visitors to the weekend – i.e. Ramblers Groups other than MAD Walkers.

And if you're still up for more afterwards, a MAD crowd will definitely be heading out late!

Sunday

In addition to hiking options on the Sunday there is also a city centre walking tour starting at 11am outside the KAMPUS branch of Nell's Pizza (close to Picadilly) and lasting around three hours. £10 per person and pay on the day.

Nearer the time we'll share some other Sunday morning/afternoon suggestions for anyone who wants a quick dose of our city's culture before heading home. These will include notable museums and galleries such as the Whitworth Art Gallery (free entry), the National Football Museum, and the Manchester Music Mooch (free app-based tour of Manchester's amazing musical heritage).