Would you like to:
➢ Extend your existing Level 2 walking skills and gain experience of walking in Level 3 country with support from other experienced walkers ?
➢ Complete a logbook walk towards your Level 2 orLevel 3 Walking Qualification ?
➢ Enjoy a walk for pleasure on the Black Mountain ?
➢ Share walking information and experience with other Leaders ?
➢ Find out more about the Girlguiding Walking Scheme ?
If the answer to any of the above is ‘Yes’, then come and join us for the Level 3 Walking Weekend in the Black Mountain area of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The weekend is open to adult and Inspiremembers with existing Level 2 standard (or above) walking experience.
This is an informal walking weekend with no formal training, although you will have the opportunity to benefit from the knowledge and experience of friendly walking trainers from SWE Region.
Venue
We will be staying at Ystradgynlais Guide HQ (Grid Ref. SN 788101, Postcode SA9 1QT), within easy driving distance of the Black Mountain area of the Brecon Beacons National Park. This provides basic indoor accommodation – you will need to bring your own bedding to sleep on the floor. There is a self-catering kitchen, toilets and a shower.
Cost
The fee is £15 to cover accommodation costs only. You will also need to pay for your own food and travel. You will need to bring provisions for your breakfasts and packed lunches for Saturday and Sunday. You can either bring your own food for Saturday evening too, or alternatively there are a variety of take-away options in Ystradgynlais within walking distance of the Guide HQ.
How to apply
Please complete the attached booking form and send this with your full payment to Girlguiding South West England, St Ann’s Manor, 6-8 St Ann Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire. SP1 2DN.
All attendees must be over 18 yrs. Closing date for bookings is 30th September 2022.
Full details including a kit list and directions to the venue will be sent out to applicants after the closing date. If you have any queries or would like further information then please contact the Region Walking Adviser via the Girlguiding SW England Region Office.
Please note that a list of participants including email addresses will be circulated after the closing date in order to help with travel arrangements. If you do not wish your details to be circulated to other participants then please advise the Girlguiding SW England Region Office.