May Hillwalking event
22nd May 2026, 18:30 - 25th May 2026
05/22/2026 18:30
05/25/2026 00:00
Europe/London
May Hillwalking event
Cost £58 with transport / £30 own transport (Sorry, fuel prices!)Age LimitExplorers 14+, Network and all section leaders also welcomeAccommodationEnnerdale Scout Centre – CampingCateringSelf-cateredDeparture onFriday 22nd May at 18 30Return onMonday 25th May at ~ 21 00TransportMinibusRendezvous atHopehill, Meopham (TBC)Applications close 10th MayConfirmation by 12th May (via email)Places available24Event organiser Neil PickfordAll 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) This event is now full However, we do have a reserve list in case anyone drops out Register your interest here and we will be in touch if a place becomes available 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 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! Map required is OL4 English Lakes NW All activities are provided under Scout Association POR for adventurous activities Risk assessments can be viewed here
| Cost | | £58 with transport / £30 own transport (Sorry, fuel prices!) |
Age Limit | | Explorers 14+, Network and all section leaders also welcome |
Accommodation
| | Ennerdale Scout Centre – Camping |
| Catering | | Self-catered |
| Departure on | | Friday 22nd May at 18.30 |
| Return on | | Monday 25th May at ~ 21.00 |
| Transport | | Minibus |
| Rendezvous at | | Hopehill, Meopham (TBC) |
| Applications close | | 10th May |
| Confirmation by | | 12th May (via email) |
| Places available | | 24 |
| Event organiser | | Neil Pickford |
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| | 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) |
This event is now full
However, we do have a reserve list in case anyone drops out. Register your interest here and we will be in touch if a place becomes available
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.
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!
Map required is OL4 English Lakes NW
All activities are provided under Scout Association POR for adventurous activities. Risk assessments can be viewed here.
