The Grimsdyke Hykes are open to all Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Guides and Ranger Guides. There are two events, each tailored to the capabilities of the participants.

Seniors

Two-day challenging camping hike for those aged up to 18. There are two classes:

• Open Challenge Fox’s Trophy for Explorer Scout and mixed Explorer Scout/Scout/Ranger teams of three, four or five aged up to 18
• Senior Scout Challenge Shield for Scout/ Explorer Scout/Guide teams of three, four or five aged up to 15

The hikes aim is to test your navigational skills. You will visit a number of control points as quickly as possible. The distance on both days is about 20km. You carry overnight kit on the first day but leave it behind on the second day. You need to be self sufficient in terms of food and equipment. Finish back at Start around 3.30pm Sunday.
 
Awards for Explorer Scouts: The overnight hike can be counted toward your Chief Scout’s Platinum Award, as long as you agree it with your Unit Leader beforehand. The overnight hike can also be counted as a Practice Hike for the DoE Bronze or Silver, provided you have first agreed it with your DoE Supervisor. The Grimsdyke could also be part of an Activity Badge.
 
Awards for Scouts: As long as you agree it with your Scout Leader beforehand, the Grimsdyke could be used as the Expedition Challenge of your Chief Scout’s Gold Award. Provided you are 14 and registered with the DoE, it can also be a Bronze level DoE Practice Hike. And, as well, it can count toward an Activity Badge.
 
No team can win more than one trophy.

Juniors

One-day hike for Scouts/Guides aged up to 13.5 in teams of three, four or five. About 15km.
Junior Scout Challenge Shield for the fastest team and the Misbourne Valley Trophy for the fastest team from the Misbourne valley.
The emphasis is more on the participation and learning aspects rather than the more competitive approach of the two-day event. All teams will have an adult “shadow” to give any necessary guidance and instruction.
Successful completion could count as one activity in the Adventure Challenge of the Chief Scout’s Gold Award and could feature as part of an activity badge.
 
Training Hikes for young or inexperienced Scouts/Guides. There are many routes that cut the corners off the main competition routes, and are of much shorter distances. Intended for Scout Leaders/helpers to train Scouts in navigation.
 
No team can win more than one trophy. Junior/inexperienced teams will be “shadowed” by an adult.

Badges

Certificates to all who complete their hike satisfactorily.
Grimsdyke Badges to all who take part in the hikes.