Description
Whistle down the wind, increase your stamina and explore the UK’s green and pleasant lands.
How to earn your badge:
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With others, plan at least five one-day journeys of at least 14km in hilly country.
At least three of these should be in areas defined as terrain one and be led by a permit holder.
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Using Ordnance Survey maps, complete all the information you need to plan the route for each journey.
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Learn how to summon help in an emergency.
Make sure you know what In Touch system will be used.
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Make sure you know the different types of hazards you might come across.
There might be water hazards, unstable ground, changeable weather conditions or other dangers.
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Before setting out, list the equipment that should be taken and explain how to use them correctly.
This includes:
- spare food and safety or emergency equipment
- what you should wear
- what you should carry.
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Complete your planned journeys.
Take turns in leading the group for part of each journey. Keep a log of your journeys.
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During the journey, show how you use the map and compass.
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Show you’re aware of ways to preserve the natural environment, such as avoiding erosion and conserving wildlife habitats.
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Show that you’re aware of developments in technology, such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), digital mapping or waterproof maps.
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Show that you know the publication Safety on Mountains, published by the British Mountaineering Council.
