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May hill walking event

23rd May 2025, 18:30 - 26th May 2025

05/23/2025 18:30 05/26/2025 00:00 Europe/London May hill walking event Cost £47 with transport / £27 own transportAge LimitScouts & Explorers 14+, Network and all section leaders also welcome AccommodationCamping at Ennerdale Scout CentreCateringSelf-cateredDeparture onFriday 23rd at 18 30Return onMonday 26th ~ 21 00TransportMinibusRendezvous atHopehill, MeophamApplications close2nd MayConfirmation by 5th May (via email)Places available24Event organiser Neil PickfordApply HereAll adults must check on the Scout website that their Mandatory Ongoing Training is up-to-date before applying If your training is not current then you will not be allowed to join the event (and may lose your payment) Ennerdale Scout Centre at the head of the Ennerdale valley, will be our base for the weekend Ennerdale is one of the most remote and beautiful valleys in the Lake District National Park which has undergone an extensive re-wilding over the past couple of decades The main aim for most will be to walk out over the hills on one side of the valley; camp overnight up in those hills; then return over the other side of the valley the next day Day-walking options can be arranged for those that don't want to wild camp   Before returning home at around 14 00 on Monday, there will be several options – we can either visit the spectacular Scales Force waterfall near Buttermere or Honister slate mine (includes an additional cost, payable on entry) There may also be the option to scramble up Warnscale Beck, depending on the weather Experienced, authorised adults will be in charge of each walking group (4 – 8 people) and the informal training will include walking skills, route planning, route choice, navigation, leadership and teamwork   Whether you chose to wild camp or not, you will need to provide lightweight camping kit and cooking facilities  This trip is entirely self-catered so x3 breakfasts, x2 evening meals and x3 packed lunches will need to be provided by the participants Shops in the nearby village of Ennerdale Bridge are very limited, although there are several pubs  Food (or money) is also required for the two journeys The minibuses will stop twice during each journey at motorway service areas Applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis  You must have suitable fitness, clothing, footwear and camping kit – and the ability to pitch your tents in the dark! SUGGESTED KIT LISTA more comprehensive list will be provided with your confirmation email and IMC will provide any technical and group equipment Please see the IMC Gear Guide for a more kit and footwear information or contact the organiser if you are still unsure Map required is OL4 ENGLISH LAKES NORTH WEST All activities are provided under Scout Association POR for adventurous activities Risk assessments can be viewed here
May hill walking event
Cost £47 with transport / £27 own transport
Age LimitScouts & Explorers 14+, Network and all section leaders also welcome.
AccommodationCamping at Ennerdale Scout Centre
CateringSelf-catered
Departure onFriday 23rd at 18.30
Return onMonday 26th ~ 21.00
Transport
Minibus
Rendezvous at
Hopehill, Meopham
Applications close
2nd May
Confirmation by
5th May (via email)
Places available
24
Event organiser
Neil Pickford



Apply Here
All adults must check on the Scout website that their Mandatory Ongoing Training is up-to-date before applying. If your training is not current then you will not be allowed to join the event (and may lose your payment)

Ennerdale Scout Centre at the head of the Ennerdale valley, will be our base for the weekend. Ennerdale is one of the most remote and beautiful valleys in the Lake District National Park which has undergone an extensive re-wilding over the past couple of decades. The main aim for most will be to walk out over the hills on one side of the valley; camp overnight up in those hills; then return over the other side of the valley the next day. Day-walking options can be arranged for those that don't want to wild camp. 

Before returning home at around 14.00 on Monday, there will be several options – we can either visit the spectacular Scales Force waterfall near Buttermere or Honister slate mine (includes an additional cost, payable on entry). There may also be the option to scramble up Warnscale Beck, depending on the weather.

Experienced, authorised adults will be in charge of each walking group (4 – 8 people) and the informal training will include walking skills, route planning, route choice, navigation, leadership and teamwork. 

Whether you chose to wild camp or not, you will need to provide lightweight camping kit and cooking facilities. This trip is entirely self-catered so x3 breakfasts, x2 evening meals and x3 packed lunches will need to be provided by the participants. Shops in the nearby village of Ennerdale Bridge are very limited, although there are several pubs. Food (or money) is also required for the two journeys. The minibuses will stop twice during each journey at motorway service areas.

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis. You must have suitable fitness, clothing, footwear and camping kit – and the ability to pitch your tents in the dark!

SUGGESTED KIT LIST
A more comprehensive list will be provided with your confirmation email and IMC will provide any technical and group equipment. Please see the IMC Gear Guide for a more kit and footwear information or contact the organiser if you are still unsure.

Map required is OL4 ENGLISH LAKES NORTH WEST

All activities are provided under Scout Association POR for adventurous activities. Risk assessments can be viewed here.

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