Category - Lowland Walking
Route - Berkshire Circular Route from Rushall Manor Farm
Weather - Hot, partially overcast with some light showers
Learning Points/Skills Practices - Mentoring group of DofE Bronze level on their first walk, made them practice relocation, map to ground, ground to map, leg timing, 5 Ds (Direction, Distance, Duration, destination & Dangers), Contours, use of compass, grid reference etc.
Group - 7
Camp style - n/a
The individual takes part in the planning and leadership: Yes
Navigation skills are required: Yes - followed bridle and footpaths
Knowledge is increased and skills practised: Mentoring and teaching group navigation skills
Attention is paid to safety: Yes, constantly looking out for hazards and providing instructions to group on potential hazards
Adverse weather and poor underfoot conditions may be encountered: No
Four hours or more journey time: No
