What’s happening?

• CambsMAT (Cambridgeshire Scouts Mountain Activities Team)  has booked indoor accommodation at Curly Hill Scout Centre, Ilkley, North Yorkshire
• This is a great location for an introduction to hill walking, with nothing too high or too steep.
• The famous Ilkley Moor is just about within walking distance from the accommodation (wi’ or baht ‘at), although we’re more likely to drive to the start.
• Limited minibus transport is available, with priority given to Scouts and Explorers.

Dates:

• The weekend of 3-5 July 2026.

Who can attend? 

• This trip is open to all Scouts, Explorers, Scout Network and adult members of Cambridgeshire Scouts, with any level of experience in the hills, to enjoy a weekend of hillwalking under the guidance of experienced hillwalking permit holders.
• Please note that any Scouts in school years 6 or 7 must be accompanied by an adult member who knows them.
• Scouts in years 8 & 9 and Explorers can come without their own Leaders – we will look after them!

Schedule

• Friday evening – Make your way to the accommodation – Allocate walking groups for the weekend.
• Saturday – full day in the hills. Permit training (if requested) will cover as much navigation, leadership, and general practical subject matter as is possible.
• Saturday evening – choose routes for Sunday, then chill out, possibly have a short night hike on the moor.
• Sunday morning to mid-afternoon – a shorter day on the hill.
• Sunday afternoon – clean accommodation ready for handover & return to Cambridgeshire.

Cost

• The cost for the weekend is £75, which covers accommodation and all meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch.
• A £20 deposit is required within 14 days of booking, or your booking will be cancelled.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Book using the link below. This takes you to the Eventbrite booking system which also provides payment information.

Additional Information

• All activities will be run in accordance with The Scout Association’s safety and safeguarding rules. No responsibility for the personal equipment/clothing and effects can be accepted by the organisers and The Scout Association does not provide automatic insurance cover in respect of such items.
• Risk assessments will be sent to all attending, along with all other relevant information, at least a week prior to the event.