Category: Camping

London to Paris 2019 (Part 1: The British bit…)

Posted on by wildwolfesu in Camping, Cycling

This is part 1, check out part two HERE This week we are undertaking an epic expedition; we’re cycling to Paris! Cycling is very different to our usual canoeing expeditions and here are some reasons why: Gram counting counts! Whilst canoeing, the water kindly carries the weight of your kit, but now our legs are taking … Continue reading London to Paris 2019 (Part 1: The British bit…) →

Four things to know before doing your DofE expedition

Posted on by wildwolfesu in Camping, DofE, Water Activities

Last weekend 45 members of Wild Wolf Explorer Scout Unit travelled to the middle reaches of the River Thames to undergo training for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions this summer. We were lucky with the weather and had a great time on the water! We do all our DofE expeditions by canoe, and even though the … Continue reading Four things to know before doing your DofE expedition →

Cnicht 2018 – Wild Camping in November! ⛰️❄️⛺

Posted on by wildwolfesu in Camping, Hiking, Scouting Skills, Wild Camping

The first morning on our trip to Snowdonia last weekend started with a lie in after our very late arrival the previous evening. After a fun yet frustrating struggle to fit all of the food and group kit in our bags, we all boarded the minibus to Sygun copper mine, where our walk started. At … Continue reading Cnicht 2018 – Wild Camping in November! ⛰️❄️⛺ →

Camping by the Coast: a Post-Exam Celebration

Posted on by wildwolfesu in Camping, Climbing, Hiking

Over the last few days, some of our Explorers have been celebrating their post-GCSE freedom with an entirely youth-led camp in Dorset. Check out their blog post below: On Wednesday evening we met for Explorers as usual. Once the meeting had finished and all the equipment had been packed away, us five (Lawrence, Jonah, Max, … Continue reading Camping by the Coast: a Post-Exam Celebration →

Life in the Lakes: Easter Camp

Posted on by wildwolfesu in Camping, Climbing, Hiking, Water Activities

What comes to mind when you think of Easter? Bunnies, too much chocolate, a few treasured days off work? Well, our Easter weekend was spent up in the Lake District, tackling activities such as sailing, canoeing, hiking and outdoor climbing. Thursday evening saw us heading up the M1 (along with what felt like half of … Continue reading Life in the Lakes: Easter Camp →