This weekend, Scouts from Mersey Weaver and other Districts in the County donned their backpacks and took part in “Cheshire Hike”. The event, now in its fifty with year is an annual competition open to all Scouts and Guides in Cheshire. The two day expedition is real challenge for all those who take part but with careful planning and good training, the Scouts that took part this weekend are living proof you can succeed! We are looking forward to hearing all the memorable stories from our young people and thank the leaders & parents that took the time to train them as well as the hike organisers and everyone that made the event possible.
Mersey Weaver Winners
- Pathfinder – Team 181 – 1st Moore
- Pathfinder+ – Team 361 – 1st Norley & 1st Helsby
- Explorer – Team 517 – Draco ESU
- Brian Kershaw Award – Aran Dobson, Ellie Molyneaux, Darcey Harris
- Hats and Headress – Draco ESU
To view the full results
| AGE CATEGORY | HIKER AGE | WEIGHT LIMIT | SATURDAY DISTANCE | SUNDAY DISTANCE | TOTAL DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder | At least 10½ years of age, but not 12½ yet – on 1st April 2023. | Day Pack: 6kg/13lb & Other Bag: 10kg/22lb | 19km | 11km | 30km |
| Pathfinder Plus | At least 12½ years of age, but not 14 yet – on 1st April 2023. Hikers can only move up to the Explorer section if they are at least 13½ years of age, but not 18 yet, and must be an Explorer or Ranger – on 1st April 2023. | Rucksack: 8kg / 17.5lb | 25km | 15km | 40km |
| Explorer | At least 13½ years of age, but not 18 yet, and must be an Explorer or Ranger – on 1st April 2023. | Rucksack: 10kg / 22lb | 30-40km | 20km | 50-60km |
We would like to thank Richard and other members of the Hillwalking and Trekking ASU who put considerable effort in at a District Level helping to prepare teams for the event
Well done to all those from the District who took part!
