District Cheshire Hike Practice 1

This is a, ‘day hike’ open to all Scouts & Explorers in the District regardless of whether or not the intend to enter the Cheshire Hike. It’s a great opportunity to practice for Cheshire Hike and Participation can contribute to a number of badges. The Hike will finish at about 13:00 where there will a training session on the basics such as putting up a tent/using a gas stove etc at Queen Charlotte’s Wood. Please bring your tent (marked with your name and group) to the start separately. It will be transported to Queen Charlotte’s Wood for you. Start (Saturday, 08:30) – 1st Norley Scout HQFinish (Saturday, 13:00) – Queen Charlotte’s WoodPickup (Saturday, 15:00) – Queen Charlotte’s WoodImportant Please Park in the Norley Village Hall car park and walk round to the Scout HQ. What to wear/bringClothingWaterproof JacketWaterproof TrousersSynthetic/Wool BaselayerPolyester Fleece (& spare)Synthetic TrousersSynthetic Liner SockHiking SocksHiking BootsGaiters (optional)Warm HatGlovesBuffIn a Rucksack with waist support:Packed LunchWater Bottle (0.5l minimum)CompassMap CaseFine tip Permanent MarkerHeadtorchWatchFirst Aid KitPlease note Cheshire Hike participants should use these practices to supplement their own training.