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Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre

Gilwell Park Map with Activity Locations
Click here to download PDF

Hiking routes and information:

2 Miles - Pole Hill
An evening stroll along the Greenwich Meridian to a local viewpoint - A way to Chingford Station avoiding the road. Sketch map provided. Click here to download PDF

3.8 Miles (6.06km) - Hill Walk or Lake Walk
Two walks with sketch maps and questions to be answered. Suitable for small groups of Scouts without a Leader. Click here to download Hill Walk or Lake Walk

 

4 Miles - Overnight camp at Fairmead Scout Campsite
A short walk through Epping Forest, But normally only open weekends in Summer. Click here to download PDF

5 Miles - Epping Forest
Sketch Map included, visiting Grimstons Oak, Connaught Water (take bread to feed the ducks!) and Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge. Click here to download PDF

6 Miles - High Beach in Epping Forest
Sketch map included. A section of the route follows a compass bearing (others might cheat, but not you!), so a map and compass are recommended. Tea hut, Loos, Telephone, Pub and Conservation Centre are at High Beach. A day trip for Cubs ( Our local ones love it). Click here to download PDF

6 Miles - Baldwins Hill Pond and Loughton Camp - Epping Forest
Sketch map is included but a section of the route is on compass bearings. Map and Compass Recommended. No refreshments except Pub on road above Baldwins Hill Pond, but lovely brooks and ponds to mess about in. A day trip for Cubs ( Our local ones love it). Click here to download PDF

10 Miles - From Bumbles Green - by open country, then Epping Forest to Gilwell
Map and compass necessary, an excellent days walk for Venture Scouts and older Scouts. Public or Private transport needed to get to start of the walk, but worth the effort. Click here to download PDF

12 Miles - Along the Canals of the Lea Valley
Sketch map included. Easy walking. Turn back when you want to. Refreshments at Waltham Abbey (about Halfway). Click here to download PDF

14 Miles - Overnight camp at Debden House Public Campsite
A large Campsite east of Epping Forest, Can be full in Holidays, See note about booking. Click here to download PDF

24 Miles -Overnight camp at Danemead Scout Campsite
A second nights camp at Debden House Public Campsite is possible on the return journey). Leaders should note the requirements for booking a pitch at Danemead given on the route sheet. Click here to download PDF

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