Introduction to the Hills is a residential weekend for Hertfordshire Guides and Scouts, aged between 11 and 13, at The Foundry activity centre in the Peak District. Activities include walking, climbing, cycling and caving with cost of £125 including transport. Depart Thursday evening, return Sunday evening (first May Bank Holiday weekend).

Visit the Introduction to the Hills blog to see photos from the 2019 event. Scouts can attend without their leaders.

Email  itthherts@gmail.com for further information and an application form. The closing date is Friday 7 February 2020 but please note that applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis. All applications will be considered but preference will be given to those who have not attended this event before.

To consider the equipment you may need in the first instance check out our kit packing guides.

Please note that travel to this course commences on Thursday 7 May 2020. Friday 8 May 2020 is a Bank Holiday.