25/10 🥾 EXPATS HIKE 📍 MADRID La Pedriza 🏔️ Charca Verde 📸🌄NO EARLY RISING!

(BRITISH EXPAT LEADER/S ) FREE HIKE FOR EVERY 6*❗🌟 Get ready for an UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE just outside Madrid! 🌟🥾 Join us for our CLASSIC & FAVOURITE hiking route, with a small VARIATION if the morning sun is too strong, so we’ll walk through shaded areas instead❗

🌳 Discover hidden spots only true nature lovers know about🏞️*

🤗 Coming on your own? Don’t worry, you’ll feel right at home.

🎁 *LOYALTY PROMO 2025
📅 Join 6 hikes with us this year and the 7th one is FREE!
🌟 Do 11… and your 12th is FREE too!
👉 Offer valid until 31 December 2025
🥾 Collect adventures & earn unique experiences!
✴ Only if you sign up on Meetup+confirm on 634 275 835

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😂 FOR THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE TIME TO READ:

📋 "WHAT WE’LL SEE" SUMMARY
🏰 15th-century castle: witness to great stories & famous film scenes
🏞️ Riverside walk by crystal-clear pools, waterfalls & lush forest paths.
💚"The Green Pool" perfect picnic spot surrounded by nature’s calm.
🪨 Unique Sculpted Rocks: The Bird, The Little Elephant, The Towers...
🏰 One of Most charming towns in Madrid´s mountains: Link for info
🍻 Cheers to the Day: optional drink or ice cream together at the end!

😉 FOR THOSE WHO HAVE TIME TO READ

📋 HIKE / ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
🌿 From kilometre zero, we’ll follow the legendary river that winds through this natural paradise passing crystal-clear pools, hidden waterfalls, natural rock jumps and small secret sandy beaches where time seems to stand still. 🌊✨

🏞️ Every step offers a chance to disconnect, recharge and reconnect with nature, the perfect boost for body and mind. 😍

🥾 The trail leads us through an extraordinary landscape, sculpted by erosion into shapes that seem almost alive: impressive rock formations like The Bird, The Little Elephant,The Towers... each one a masterpiece of nature🦅🐘🏰

💚 Midway, we’ll pause at the iconic Charca Verde (Green Pond) a tranquil spot surrounded by the soothing sound of waterfalls, ideal for enjoying our picnic and soaking up the serenity of the surroundings🥙

🏰 The route starts and ends in a charming village crowned by its majestic 15th-century castle and a mirror-like lake, with the same river still at our side; we’ll take a short break here to grab a coffee or juice + use the toilets before setting off ☕🍊 🚾

🍻 And for those who wish, we’ll finish the day together with a refreshing drink or ice cream: and share anecdotes some laughs, the perfect ending to an unforgettable adventure in nature ! 🍻🍷🍹🍦

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🚀 WHY JOIN:
🎬 Cinematic landscapes: every stretch offers breathtaking views worthy of Instagram.

🤗 Friendly atmosphere*:* whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll find good vibes and new adventure companions.

🥾 Suitable for almost everyone*:* easy-to-follow trails with shaded parts + rest points, ideal if you are fit + want to start your hiking journey.

❤️ Mental & physical wellbeing*:* hiking boosts your mood, reduces stress and strengthens your body, a true gift for both mind and body!

📸 Unbelievably photogenic: get your phone or camera ready, every corner begs for a selfie or a stunning landscape shot.

🚩 At the end: let’s grab a refreshing drink 🍻🍷🍹🍦 and share some laughs together.

⏳ Don’t wait too long: places fill up fast, and this is one of our best-kept secrets!

🌳 Come and rediscover nature just a stone’s throw from Madrid! ✨

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❗ Hike difficulty: “EASY-MEDIUM”, suitable for everyone with a minimum fitness level — NOT for sedentary people❗

📋 TECHNICAL DETAILS:
📏 Distance: approx. 17 km
⬆️ Elevation gain: 423 m
⬇️ Elevation loss: 414 m
🏔️ Max altitude: 1415 m
🗻 Min altitude: 1201 m
🌲 Type: Circular route
📍 Start & end: Manzanares El Real
⏱️ Duration: approx. 5–6 hours
➡️ Including breaks
⚠️ Difficulty: Easy-Medium

🚨 NOT SUITABLE FOR SEDENTARY PEOPLE ❗

📣 FOLLOWING THE MOUNTAINEERING SPIRIT:

⏱️ We adapt the pace so it’s comfortable for everyone

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❓ WHAT TO BRING
🎒 Small backpack
🥾 Hiking boots or sports shoes (trail preferred)
💧 WATER: Minimum 1.5 litres. Fountains only at beginning
🥪 Something to eat 🥘🥗 and for brunch 🥪🍏🥜
➡️ Sandwich, packed meal, nuts, energy bars...
⚠️ Weather can change quickly in the mountains
🧥 Comfortable layered clothing: T-shirt, fleece/jumper
🧥 Waterproof or windbreaker and/or small raincoat ☔
🧢 Cap, gloves, scarf/neck warmer
🕶️ Sunglasses (optional but recommended)
☀️ Sun and lip protection
📸 Fully charged phone / camera
⚡ Power bank / extra battery (if you have one)
✅ Willingness to enjoy, have fun and disconnect
✅ And anything else you consider necessary
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❓If you have any questions, contact us 🙋
📱 WhatsApp / SMS / Call: 634 275 835

🎒WHAT ELSE TO BRING:
✅ A great attitude to have fun, meet like-minded people, enjoy the fascinating landscapes, breathe fresh air and truly disconnect!

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📌 PRICE & BOOKINGS

💰 PRICE: €10 (paid on the day) Bizum or cash
➕ €4 mandatory insurance (issued on the day)
➡️ €5 extra if you wish to include civil liability cover

➡️ INSURANCE LINK (for your info only)
❗ Insurance is arranged on the day of the hike.

❓Questions? Contact us 🙋
☎️ or 📱 WhatsApp: 634 275 835

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📞 BOOKINGS & CONTACT
📱 634 275 835 WhatsApp / SMS / Call
🔗 Or via this WhatsApp link < tap to open it
🔊 WITHOUT CONFIRMATION > NO REGISTRATION❗

📌 Limited spots
⏳ Don’t wait until the last minute!

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INCLUDES:
✅ Guides trained in Survival and First Aid
✅ &/or Guides with oficial training/extensive experience
➕ And/or Mountain Technician qualifications
➕ Civil Liability Insurance
✅ Management / leader expenses

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📊 LOGISTICS:

📍 HOW TO GET THERE 🚍🚘 BY BUS OR CAR

📍 MEETING POINT for everyone: 10:45 AM
➡️ Manzanares El Real_Church < link to Maps!

🚍 BY PUBLIC BUS:
🕒 Recommended arrival: 9:30 AM
🕒 To take the 10:00 AM bus
❗ Important: arrive early and queue in advance
📍 From Plaza Castilla Bus Station
❗ Tap there 🔝 (Google Maps link)

➡️ Bus 724 to Manzanares El Real
➡️ LEVEL -3 ★ Bay 25
🔝 Tap there 🔝 (info & map link)

🚍 Stop to get off: Manzanares El Real_Church
❗ Tap there 🔝 (stop info & map link)

🕒 RETURN: around 5–6 PM (buses every hour)

🚍 COST:
💵 Free with Youth Travel Card
➡️ From zone B1 onwards pay the difference
💵 Without pass: €3 per trip
🎉 Card payment now available
🚫 Cash: no change for notes over €10

🚘 BY CAR*:*
📍 Manzanares El Real_Church
🕒 10:45 AM — when the bus arrives
➡️ Share petrol costs
💵 €5 per person (paid on the day)
➡️ In our 🚙🚗 WhatsApp carpool group
OR
➡️ In the events comments (private option now)
🔽
➡️Allows you to show your number only to participants

🚘 PARKING:
📍 FREE new car park
❗ Tap there 🔝 (Google Maps link)
📍 Located before the Día supermarket

📍 FREE old car park
❗ Tap there 🔝 (Google Maps link)

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💥 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
📋 HIKING RULES < please read!
❗ Tap there 🔝 (document link)
📱 Confirm attendance: 634 275 835
☔ In case of very bad weather, we will rescheduled
🚫 If the leader cannot attend:
💵 You’ll get a free equivalent hike
🍴 Bring your own food / you could buy something there
🍻 At the end we can grab a drink together
⚠️ Participation implies acceptance of inherent risks

❗The organisation reserves the right to modify the route due to weather, logistics, or safety reasons.

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