A taste of level 3 walking

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 or level 3 walking qualification?
• Enjoy a walk for pleasure on the Brecon Beacons?
• 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 Taste of Level 3 Walking Weekend in the Brecon Beacons National Park. 

This is an informal walking weekend with no formal training or qualification, although you will have the opportunity to benefit from the knowledge and experience of friendly walking trainers from SWE Region.

The weekend is open to adults and Inspire members with existing level 2 standard (or above) walking experience. You do not need to hold the level 2 qualification but should have level 2 walking experience. For example, have walked in open countryside as defined on page 9 of the walking scheme: open, uncultivated, non-mountainous terrain. This weekend will be ‘hard’ walking and will have plenty of ups and downs on rougher terrain.

Link to page 9 of the walking scheme walking-scheme-2023.pdf (girlguiding.org.uk)

Venue

We will be staying at Llewellin Scout HQ, Scout Lane, Brecon, Powys LD3 7DX

Grid Reference SO 044 282 within the Brecon Beacons National Park.

This provides basic indoor accommodation – you will need to bring your own bedding to sleep on the floor (sleeping mat / camp-bed). There is a self-catering kitchen, toilets and 2 showers.

Kitchen - the kitchen will be shared so if you have any food related allergies or dietary needs, you may wish to bring some of your own equipment to cook with.  

Cost

The fee is £25 to cover accommodation costs only. You will 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, or alternatively, there are a variety of take-away options in Brecon within walking distance of the hall. 

Please note that a list of participants including email addresses will be circulated after the closing date to help with shared travel arrangements. If you do not wish your details to be circulated to other participants, then please indicate upon booking.

Over 18's only.  

Closing date for bookings is 17 January 2025.