Introduction to Hillwalking with Scouts, October 2025

Our classic Introduction to Hillwalking in the Scout Association, is designed for Avon County Scout Leaders and Network members who want to learn the basics to take young people out walking anywhere. No previous experience required. We plan to start with a classroom session at Mafeking Hall in Pilning in the morning before relocating to the Black Mountains for an afternoon session out on the hill.

We will cover the basic skills and Scouting specific aspects (POR) with ample opportunity to practice these in a relaxed enjoyable environment. Cost – £15 per person (plus booking fee and the cost of sharing lifts to the Black Mountains). If you have any queries email [email protected]

Info: An informal talk on the requirements for taking Scouts or Explorers into the hills. Followed by a route planning exercise.

Info: No Transport is provided. We will endeavour to take the smallest number of vehicles we can to the mountains. Participants will lift share from the hut to the mountains and back.

Info: We will take a fairly relaxed walk in the mountains, with the opportunity to practice navigation. On the way round we will discuss group management and other relevant learning points, that will help you prepare for taking scouts into the hills.

Info: Depending on how the afternoon goes we may be back earlier than this. However given modern day traffic and the fact that things sometimes do not go to plan, please do not rely on being back at the hut before 18:00. Previously we have always been back by 18:00 however we cannot guarantee this.

Host or Publisher Avon Scouts Hillwalking Unit (ASHU)