Manchester Outdoor Education Trust

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

Swim wild. Feel Free. Step into the blue for a swim like no other!

Starting Tuesday 9th June, competent swimmers aged 16+ can now enjoy Open Water Swimming here at Debdale Outdoor Centre.

Open Water Swimming sessions are the perfect way to boost your mood, take on a challenge and feel truly free as you move. You can take the plunge, reach new limits and build confidence and resilience that lasts beyond the water.

Whether you fancy an escape from your day to day, a dip in nature or to train for a triathlon – the open water is ready and waiting for you.

• £8 for Manchester residents with a pay as you go membership, or monthly or annual Better members
• £10.50 for non members

Sessions are 1 hour long and must be pre-booked:

📅Tuesday - 5pm to 8pm
📅Thursday - 5pm to 8pm
📅Sunday - 9am to 12noon

Book now via the Better UK or online here: https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/debdale-outdoor-centre/swimming

You can find out more at better.org.uk/debdale-ows

Manchester City Council MCRactive

11/06/2026

Teamwork, fun, challenge… our Introduction to Outdoor Learning was a training course that gave some of Manchester’s talented Youth Leaders great ideas to use in their organisations

11/06/2026

Manchester has some really talented youth leaders! Learning easy & worthwhile Outdoor activities at our Introduction to OAA course was great fun. Thank you for sharing your expertise & for hosting the course at Debdale Outdoor Centre

11/06/2026

Congratulations for a fantastic launch event ‘Unlocking the Potential of Canals’. Canals are a great outdoor resource, accessible & free! Great to share the day with and lots of Outdoor colleagues

27/05/2026

Wow! .manchester what an amazing climbing centre! Great to meet Dan & Milly with Ben to look at closer working with MOET as we plan ahead to engage more schools and youth groups in climbing as we approach the World Climbing Series event that Manchester will host in June 2027

20/05/2026

Enthusiasm & teamwork makes training great fun. Thank you Debdale Outdoor Activity Club and Ghyll Head Outdoor Education and Activity Centre for a great day

20/05/2026

Last chance to sign up for our next 8 week Adventure Club programme of outdoor learning 8-12 yr olds starting in June.

Held on Tuesday evenings 6-7.30pm in Wythenshawe Park

Activities include - orienteering, cycling, bushcraft, conservation, games and outdoor crafts.

Cost - £3 donation per session (optional)

Register using the link below or email [email protected] for more info
https://bit.ly/AdventureClub8-12sRegistration2026