District Cheshire Hike Practice 2

This is the second practice and the first of three, ‘two day hikes’ open to all Scouts & Explorers in the District participating in the Cheshire Hike. Participants should ideally walk in the teams of 2- 5 people they intend to enter to the hike but if you don’t yet have a team, the events are a great way of meeting people from other groups.
It’s a great opportunity to practice for Cheshire Hike and Participation can contribute to a number of badges.
Please note there is a flat £20 fee to attend practice 2, 3 & 4 whether you attend all of them or just one of them. If you book onto all three at the same time a £40 discount will be applied to the basket. If you book on to just one weekend and then subsequently decide to come to another weekend hike, the website will recognise this and not charge you for the other two weekends (provided you don’t check out as a guest).
Start
Saturday, 09:30
TBC
Finish
Saturday, 15:00
Queen Charlotte’s Wood
Pickup
Sunday, 15:00
TBC
What to wear/bring
Clothing:
Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof Trousers
Synthetic/Wool Baselayer
Polyester Fleece/Mid layer
Synthetic Trousers
Synthetic Liner Sock
Hiking Socks
Hiking Boots
Gaiters (optional)
Warm Hat
Gloves
Buff
In a Rucksack with waist support:
Packed Lunch
Water Bottle/Hydration Bladder (0.5l)
Compass
Map Case
Fine tip Permanent Marker
Headtorch
First Aid Kit
Watch
Mobile Phone
Spare synthetic mid layer
Face covering
Hand sanitiser
In a separate bag:
Hike Tent
Hike Stove & Gas
Sleeping Bag
Insulating Mat
Lighter/Fire-Steel
Lightweight Cooking pot (if required)
Boil in the bag meal
Mug & Hot Drink
Spork
Change of base layer
Rubbish bag
Download the Guide for Cheshire Hike 2023 for advice on kit, meals and training
Please note Cheshire Hike participants should use these practices to supplement their own training.