Douglas & St. FinBarresScout Group – 2nd 6th 47th 93rd Cork

Date: 26th January

Start Time: 9.30am Finish Time: 4pm

Cost: €2

Start / Finish Point: Coumshingaun Lake/Kilclooney Wood Parking,

Directions: Click link for Google maps

https://tinyurl.com/to8nodl

Reason: Map reading, compass work, bearings and poor visibility navigation leap frog.

Note:

• Your scout must have a very good breakfast.
• This is challenging trek, so appropriate gear is of utmost importance.
• We will do a gear check before leaving the meeting point.

Hike Gear Must Haves

• Neckerchief
• Hiking boots – ground is uneven, so boots covering ankle are needed.
• Rain gear – Jacket with hood & water proof trousers
• Hiking trousers – No jeans or cotton tracksuits!
• Thermals / skins
• Warm clothes – Multi light layers are best
• Hat & Gloves
• Torch & spare batteries
• Buff / neck warmer – No scarves they just get wet and or lost
• Bivvy bag or large heavy duty refuse sack
• Whistle

• Food and Drink to bring:
  Healthy packed lunch
  Water – 1 ltr minimum
  Snacks to have during hike.

• Change of clothes in seperate bag:
  Shoes + warm hoody for after hike.
  Can be left in leaders car boot.

If scout has these, also bring…

• 1st aid kit
• Compass
• Gaiters
• Walking poles

Electronic Device Policy:

It is advised that scouts do not bring electronic devices. Douglas & 
St Finbarres Scout Group, its leaders and Scouting Ireland will not be held 
responsible for any electronic devices lost or damaged.