General Information on Adult Hillwalking weekends

Contents:

• Transport
• Catering / Food
• Kit List
• Walking Routes
• Map
• Health Form
• Permit
• Contact Us

Transport

The expenses are not covered by the paid fee.

Whenever feasible, carpooling arrangements are made. This approach helps to minimize expenses, accommodates individuals without access to a vehicle, enhances the social aspect of the journey, and most importantly, contributes to reducing environmental impact.

Fuel expenses are coordinated among drivers and their passengers, and therefore, the costs can fluctuate based on factors such as the number of individuals in a vehicle and the amount of fuel consumed. To illustrate, if the cost is £60 and there are 3 people sharing the ride, it would amount to £20 per person.

In the run-up to a trip, participants are contacted to ensure and confirm all the necessary arrangements.

Catering / Food

We request that participants share any specific food allergies or dietary requirements they may have. This will enable us to customize the menu to suit their needs. In the food section of an electronic form that will be emailed about a month before the event, there is a dedicated question to gather this information. Please take a moment to complete the form when it arrives.

Catered weekends

• On events that involve a bunkhouse or building, the provided meals are included and accounted for in the paid fee.
  This includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, as well as breakfast and lunch on Sunday. However, dinner on Sunday is not included. Please note that Friday meals are self-catered. There might be slight variations for camping excursions.
• In exceptional circumstances, there might be instances where self-cooking facilities are unavailable. In such situations, we may opt to use nearby amenities such as a pub or restaurant. If this occurs, participants will be responsible for covering their meal expenses. This would result in a reduced weekend price, or a portion of the fee might be allocated to subsidise the meal if it aligns with our budget.

Non-catered weekends

• People are expected to provide their own food and, if relevant, cooking tools. If anyone encounters problems with their equipment, does not have their own or is having difficulties borrowing, we will make efforts to assist them on an individual basis.
• On most occasions, the vast majority, if not all, of the attendees will decide to make use of local establishments such as a pub or restaurant for their Saturday evening meal.

Kit List

A standard kit list can be downloaded from here – www.glmwscouts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Hill-Walking-Kit-List.pdf

For those who are new to hillwalking, we recommend not to excessively invest in costly gear. All you truly need are a pair of hiking boots with ankle support, a waterproof top and trousers, and a suitable-sized backpack, you can get away with most other things. If you have any uncertainties about other items, feel free to reach out to us; we are happy to help.

Kit list guide:

Some clothing choices on the list serve specific purposes. For instance, the “Base Layer – Synthetic or Man‐made” option focuses on comfort in hot or wet conditions. For example, a basic cotton t-shirt works, but it holds onto water when wet, unlike a synthetic one that will keep you drier. It’s also lighter. Another option, like fleece, is lighter, dries quickly when wet, and keeps you warmer for its weight compared to a cotton sweater.

Walking Routes

The distance walked is difficult to say, as it varies according to factors like the terrain, the routes we select, the weather and the group’s abilities. Depending on the number of attendees, we may choose to split into multiple walking groups. Each group may be a different distance and level of challenge that suits them best, ranging typically from 12 to 18km on Saturday and shorter on Sunday.

Map

If participants do not already possess a map of the region, we strongly advise either borrowing or purchasing an OS Explorer map. Having this, combined with a compass, will prove highly beneficial over the weekend. While bringing along an OS Landranger or alternative map types is an option, our primary emphasis will be on utilizing the OS Explorer map, which is at a 1:25,000 Scale compared to Landranger’s 1:50,000.

There are two types of OS (Ordnance Survey) maps.

1. Active/Laminated – more durable and good for wet conditions, cost a just few pounds more than non-laminated.
   EXAMPLE… OS Explorer Active – OL1 – Dark Peak Area – https://dash4it.co.uk/act-1-the-peak-district-dark-peak-area..html
2. Leisure/non-laminated – slightly easier to fold and get into a map case, but less durable, especially in wet conditions, but slightly cheaper than the active maps.
   EXAMPLE… OS Explorer Leisure – OL1 – Dark Peak Area – https://dash4it.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/24786/s/ol1-the-peak-district-dark-peak-area/

The maps listed above are examples only, and may not reflect the weekend attendees have booked on.  Please refer to correspondence received from the organiser about the weekend, where the map/s being used will be noted.

Health Form

To make sure we all have a fantastic and safe weekend, we ask everyone (yes, that includes you!) to provide some health information. Don’t worry, we’ll send out a super easy electronic form that not only covers this but also asks for a few extra details we need for the weekend ahead.

Permit

If you’re interested in obtaining a permit, we prefer to meet with individuals before moving forward to the assessment stage. Typically, we conduct assessments once a year, or if the number of applicants makes it necessary, we might hold them twice a year.

For more information on permit assessment, visit www.glmwscouts.org.uk/activity-centres/hillwalking/assessment.  Once you have read this, any further queries email getinthehills@glmwscouts.org.uk and someone will get back to you.

Useful Links

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