First Steps Walk – Hesley Wood, South Yorkshire
What? Would you like to take your girls out of the meeting place but are not sure where to start? Do you lack confidence in navigation skills or where to find suitable routes? Have you thought about working towards Level 1 Walking but want some practical experience? Or do you just want to enjoy a walk with like-minded people and learn new skills along the way?
This is one of a series of half day walks for 2024 taking place across the region. These are designed to be walks that you could take girls on without a qualification so long as you have the skills and confidence. They will generally be along paths and tracks, through fields, woods or parkland. They will not include long stretches of moorland or lots of hills. They will usually be planned either from one of Girlguiding’s residential centres/campsites or near an urban area which has many units. If this sounds like what you would enjoy keep an eye on the website as each new walk is launched. Hopefully there will be one not too far away from where you live.
Where? Hesley Wood Guide House, South Yorkshire
When? Saturday 13 April 2024; 1-4 pm
Who for? Open to adult leaders. No dogs or children. This is to allow leaders to concentrate on learning new skills.
Description of the walk: The circular route is 8km/5miles and follows paths and tracks towards Wentworth and then back to Hesley Wood Guide House. There is some walking along roads (on a pavement) at the beginning and end of the walk. The route is on OS Explorer Map 278, Sheffield & Barnsley. Please bring this map if you have a copy, printouts of the route will be provided.
Practical details: Meet at Hesley Wood Guide House, White Lane, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2YH at 1pm. This is within the grounds of Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre. Drive up the main drive and under the arched gateway. You will pass the Howard Walker building on your right and then arrive at the main car park also on your right. Please park in the car park and continue up the drive way on foot to Hesley Wood Guide House which is the second building on your right. You are welcome to arrive from 12.30pm if you wish to eat a packed lunch before departing. Hot drinks will also be available at 12.30pm and after the walk at 4pm.
Please wear clothes that are comfortable for being outside for 3 hours, avoid wearing jeans if possible as these will get very cold if it is wet. You will need a waterproof coat and shoes that you are prepared to potentially get wet and muddy.
Bring a bottle of water, a snack if you think you will need one and any medication you might need in a small rucksac that you can carry easily.
Cost? £5 to cover mileage of walk leader plus a copy of the route for those who do not have a map of their own. This is non-refundable but is an appropriate cost to claim from unit funds.
How to apply?
Please complete the ‘Booking’ section below! All bookings are subject to the following Booking Terms and Conditions.
Ticket sales will close at 11.30 pm on Sunday 7 April 2024
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Booking Terms and Conditions
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Cancellation by Participant – Cancellation must be made via email or in writing to the Girlguiding North East England office. No refunds are payable on cancellation by the Participant.
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Any queries? Please contact the region office – sharron.litle@girlguidingnortheast.org.uk or NEE Walking adviser – isabel.woodland@girlguidingnortheast.org.uk