Avon Scouts Hillwalking Unit – T1 Hill Skills 2026

Between: 9th October 2026 - 4th October 2026 Location: Plas Dolygaer Pontsticill, Merthyr Tydfil , Wales CF48 2UR Event Organiser: Avon Scouts Hillwalking Unit

We are returning to the Plas Dolygaer in the Brecon Beacons for our highly popular T1 Hill Skills weekend. The event is for 2 full days of skills development making full use of the fantastic terrain around us with 2 nights half board catered bunkhouse accommodation.

This event is an great follow on to our Introductory Day and is suitable for scout adult volunteers with a bit more experience looking to kick-start or consolidate their development with practical instruction in the foundation skills for hillwalking with Scouts or those looking for more log book experience.

Please note that attending this event does not in itself meet the requirements to be awarded a hillwalking permit. Further details on the permit process can at https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance/hillwalking/ and at https://www.avonscouts.org.uk/activities-adventure/land-activities/hillwalking.

Transport to and from Brecon Beacons is not included in costs.

The cost is £80 (plus booking fees) Booking can be made at https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GNQL

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