Cub’s Reach the Summit 2023

We are offering Cubs an incredible opportunity to get into the great outdoors and climb to the highest point in Cheshire (Shining Tor –  559m). They will learn basic navigation and make friends other Cubs from across the Mersey Weaver. We’ll explore some fun places along the way, including the abandoned Errwood hall and the mysterious Hobbit Church. Our aim is that at the end of the event, each Cub will have had rewarding day on the Mountains having earned a Hikes Away plus Navigator Stage 1 and 2 badges.
Who can participate
Any Cub from Mersey Weaver can attend this event but please note we have a limited places due to Scout rules that dictate adult to young person ratios and size of groups when taking groups out in the hills. Please book quickly to avoid disappointment. We recommend a reasonable level of fitness to participate but we will do our best to accommodate everyone of all abilities. Please speak to your leader or get in touch if you have any concerns.
This is event is being jointly led by members of Mersey Weaver’s Hillwalking and Trekking Team and Cheshire’s Mountaineering Team and there is no requirement for a leader from your group to attend. However, for a limited number of leaders that would like to, we have four places available so they can accompany their Cubs or gain some experience in the hills for themselves. Where possible, we will group Cubs from the same Pack into the same parties that walk up the Mountain together.
If you are a parent booking your young person on, please ensure you have let your Cub Leader know you are attending the event.
What’s included?
Transport to and from the Mersey Weaver Scout Centre in Moor Lane, Frodsham, WA6 7DD to Macc Forest by Minibus
A laminated map each Cub can take home with them
Badge(s)
Fantastic memories, experience and photographs!
What to wear/bring
If you do not have the items below please speak to your leader or group to see if you can borrow anything. Otherwise please get in touch as we might be able to help.
Clothing
Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof Trousers
Synthetic Baselayer (could be a sports top/football shirt)
Polyester Fleece/Mid layer
Synthetic Trousers (could be tracksuit bottoms or leggings)
Synthetic Liner Sock
Walking Socks
Walking Boots (no trainers)
Warm Hat
Sun Hat
Sunglasses
Gloves
Buff (optional)
In a rucksack:
Packed Lunch
Water Bottle (0.75l minimum)
Silva style Compass (if you have one)
Fine tip Permanent Marker
Headtorch
Whistle
Spare synthetic mid layer
Warm Insulating layer (in case its windy/chilly at the top)
Hand sanitiser
Miniature suncream (if it looks like it might be sunny)
Medicine as required e.g. Inhalers