Walking can be enjoyed by all sections in Scouting, and pitched correctly, can give a fantastic experience and opportunity for youngsters.

Sample Activity for Beavers

• Purpose – Find an ancient windmill & nature walk
• Location – Harrock Hill from Cedar Farm
• Route –
• Permit required? No.
• Time – 2-3 hours.
• Areas to cover – basic navigation skills, road safety, footpaths and bridleways, different environments (farmed fields/wild areas/abandoned buldings)

Sample Activity for Cubs

• Purpose – Forest of Bowland, the Dun Cow of Longridge, and sense of place in West Lancashire.
• Location – Parlick – Trough of Bowland & gliding centre
• Route
• Permit required? Not if stick to summit and descend.
• Time – 2-3 hours
• Areas to cover – navigation skills, country code, navigating by landmarks.