Bicycles, Baths and Backpacks
Author: Richard Harvey
Published: November 8, 2016
Four Viking Explorers from Caistors have completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh cycle expedition.
The group spent three days travelling through the White Peak in Derbyshire, starting with a comfy night at Hartington Youth Hostel; they made their way to Castleton with one new tyre -due to a detour down a very rocky wrong turning- two punctures, and a slight navigation error near Monsal Head, they covered a total of 100km!
The aim of their expedition was to look at how local industry has changed in the area, and so they spent some time looking at old railway workings on the Tissington Trail, quarries along side the High Peak Trail and lead mining in Castleton.
The weather was much kinder than on the practice expedition, and they managed the problems that occurred along the way with fantastic teamwork and were always cheerful. They especially liked their second night campsite as it had a bath!
The group spent three days travelling through the White Peak in Derbyshire, starting with a comfy night at Hartington Youth Hostel; they made their way to Castleton with one new tyre -due to a detour down a very rocky wrong turning- two punctures, and a slight navigation error near Monsal Head, they covered a total of 100km!
The aim of their expedition was to look at how local industry has changed in the area, and so they spent some time looking at old railway workings on the Tissington Trail, quarries along side the High Peak Trail and lead mining in Castleton.
The weather was much kinder than on the practice expedition, and they managed the problems that occurred along the way with fantastic teamwork and were always cheerful. They especially liked their second night campsite as it had a bath!
Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Lincolnshire Scouts are growing Hobbycraft 10% offer Save the date - Lincs Fest Carbon monoxide risks during camps and expeditions The new Explorer programme is here Sailing Course- 19-20 August @ Girton SC First Aid workshops for young people aged 11-25 Are you looking at working towards your nights away permit?
Appointment of Rich Spence as Joint Programme Team Lead
Jack Evans appointed as Lead Volunteer for Rutland District effective 1 September 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Brew it Forward Lincs Fest 2026 Gilwell Reunion Lincoln Pride Cubs on the Water
Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer DLV vacancy - Rutland Bookings now open for WOW Young Leaders Training Adult Volunteer Skills Day Lincoln Pride Awards 2026
Bookings now closed for WOW (Weekend on the Water) as the event is full
Congratulations to Callum Selby on his appointment as County Youth Lead (Designate) for Lincolnshire Scouts!
District Lead Volunteer needed for Rutland District
