On Saturday and Sunday, 24th-25th June 2017, four scouts - Benny, Lucy, Angus and Rebecca did the hike and camp for their Expedition Challenge Badge.
They had already planned their route, the equipment they would need, their meals and of course how to carry it all!
They completed the first part of their hike on Saturday and camped overnight at a camp site in Watlington.
They then completed the rest of their hike on Sunday.
They have now almost completed all of the badge requirements and all that remains for them to do is a presentation of their experience to the rest of the Scout Troop, which I am really looking forward to attending!!
Well done Rebecca, Angus, Lucy and Benny!!
They had already planned their route, the equipment they would need, their meals and of course how to carry it all!
They completed the first part of their hike on Saturday and camped overnight at a camp site in Watlington.
They then completed the rest of their hike on Sunday.
They have now almost completed all of the badge requirements and all that remains for them to do is a presentation of their experience to the rest of the Scout Troop, which I am really looking forward to attending!!
Well done Rebecca, Angus, Lucy and Benny!!
- They set off on the hike at 15.20hrs on Saturday afternoon from the top of Gangsdown Hill in Nuffield.
- They followed the Ridgeway for 6 miles and 3 hours later arrived at White Mark Farm Campsite near Watlington.
- After pitching their tents and an evening meal of Pasta Bolognese or Pasta Carbonara and hot chocolate, they played cricket (with branches). Using their head torches as flood lights!
- Everyone was up by 7am and a breakfast of fruity porridge, which went down well. Tents were packed and they were on the road by 9am.
- After a further 4 miles of hiking along the Ridgeway they reached the finish point at Woodway Farm in Aston Rowant at 11.15.
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The Route.
