Date: Sunday, 20 October 2024
Location: Mourne Mountains
Cost: FREE
Please Note: Further details will be emailed to registered participants before the event.
This is an opportunity for leaders to gain or renew a permit, allowing them to take youth members into the hills. Booking is essential, as spaces are limited to 18 participants. To secure your spot, click the button below to be directed to our Events Calendar.
Once booked, download the Hill Walking Permit Application form and return the completed form by Friday, 11 October 2024 to Andrew Stacey at activitypermits@scoutsni.org. Ensure your logbook section is filled in, or send an alternative logbook format for your Assessor to review your hill walking experience.
Leadership Permits
- A hill walking permit application found at https://www.scoutsni.org/members/activities-scouts-ni/
- A logbook of experience (this should include any lowland or hill walking with scouts or external groups, along with any personal hill walking on your own, or with family, friends, etc. A example logbook entry can be found on the logbook tab of the permit application spreadsheet. You can use this sheet to record your own logged experience if you don’t have an alternative format with similar detailed information.
- A route card of a recent walk.
- A risk Assessment for taking youth members into the hills.
- An Emergency Action plan.
- A kit list for youth members.
If you wish to add lightweight Expedition Camping to your permit, you will need to include your experience in your logbook and additionally submit a menu plan for a 3 day, 2 night expedition. Your kit list should reflect the additional items required for such an expedition.
Supervisor Permits
Additionally we would ask you to submit a supervision plan linked to a route card.
For more information, contact Andrew Stacey at activitypermits@scoutsni.org or call 07710 196949.
Anyone wishing to gain experience, but who do not wish to be assessed should NOT register below, but simply contact Andrew for options.
