Scouts need to complete hikes or journeys with a purpose as agreed with the Leader. Those taking part should be dressed and equipped for the prevailing conditions and terrain.

Reference should be made to the Activity Rules in Chapter 9 of POR and the Activity Permit Scheme.

Examples of activities qualifying for a 'Hike Away' are listed below. Other similar activities could be undertaken.

For Beaver Scouts, plan for about 2 hours of activity. Examples might be:

Explore on foot a country park or nature reserve
Go on a family ramble
Take part in a woodland walk (observing the wild life / complete a tree safari)

For Cub Scouts plan for about 3 hours of activity. Examples might be:

Follow a towpath trail and discovering how locks work on the local canal.
While on camp or pack holiday explore on foot a local town or village.
Walk up a hill and enjoy the view.

For Scouts (plan for at least 4 hours of activity). Examples might be:

Take part in a dusk to dawn hike
Explore a bridle way on horseback
An overnight expedition by foot (which would count as 2 hikes)
A trip down a river in an open canoe
Complete the 20 km cycle ride for the cyclist badge.

For Explorer Scouts (plan for at least 5 hours of activity). Examples might be:

Spend the day (or night!)

Hill walking
Mountain biking
Canoe touring
Pony trekking
Nordic skiing
Backpacking