On a chilly Saturday in April, thirteen Heswall Sea Scouts and Young Leaders set off walking at 7.00am to take on the 55th Cheshire Hike.
The Categories
- Pathfinder : 10.5-12.5yrs 30km (supported) previously Junior
- Pathfinderplus : 12.5-14yrs 40km previously Intermediate
- Explorer/YL : 14-18yrs 50-60km previously Senior & Senior plus
The Challenge
The hikers had to self navigate through the lanes, footpaths, trails, and fields of mid-Cheshire from three start locations, via waypoint coordinates and several checkpoints, to a joint overnight Basecamp. On arrival they assembled their tents and cooked their own evening meals on stoves, followed by games, entertainment and chips.
Day Two
It was a chilly start on Sunday, having plotted their route the night before the hikers set off along three different routes for the finish in Macclesfield. With lots of tired legs and feet on arrival, the hikers got to eat some food, watch a movie and chill out before the awards in front of hundreds of proud parents that afternoon.
The Awards
Three teams from West Wirral District won the Cheshire Borders Trophy, St Andrew’s Scouts in Meols won the Pathfinder category, and teams from 4th Heswall won Patfinder plus, and Explorer trophies.
Brilliant skills, resilience and determination were demonstrated throughout the weekend by over 700 Scouts, Guides and Explorers, this was an amazing turnout which made for a thrilling event. Every single young person who took part should feel exceptionally proud.
The Volunteers
A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Cheshire Hike team, an outstanding bit of organising, delivering an excellent and magical event, BRAVO.
BRAVO too, to all 13 members of 4th Heswall who took part and a special thank you to the four 4th Heswall leaders who volunteered as part of the events team.
#memoriesforlife @4thHeswall
The Results
The full results can be found at the following link: CHESHIRE HIKE 2023 RESULT TABLES
The Photos
See pictures of the event taken by parents, our leaders and from the official Cheshire Hike social media platforms at our website GALLERY HERE
The Video
See below our exclusive Cheshire Hike 2023 video.
