Herts youngsters scouting for adventure

For two days the teams scoured the fells, carrying their own kit, food and water searching for check points. Having been given a map, and a list of grid references they had to find the check points and punch their scorecards.

The more difficult to reach checkpoints scored higher – but with a strict time limit and penalties for a late return the teams had to decide how to maximise their score.

Scout leader Jan Maddern told the Gazette: “Our young members really are outstanding, they showed sheer determination, teamwork, problem solving, and true grit with most teams actually running to the finish line on Day 2 fully laden.

“We really do teach skills for life.”