The POST Hike Report and Stats:
Here is a report on the SEC Expedition hike from January 07th.
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Base Campsite:
There will be no Camping on this hike.
Cost
None. Even parking is free.
Address
Langdon Visitor Centre Lower Dunton Road
Basildon
Essex
SS16 6EB
Map reference TQ 659 875
Website
http://www.essexwt.org.uk/reserves/langdon
Phone
Unknown
Expedition Details:
We are aiming to walk a minimum of 8km and expect to be walking/learning 3-4hrs.
On occasions, we will be walking along the road and must have all hikers listen and following instructions exactly.
I would like them to have a compass of their own. The ideal situation would be for each hiker to have their own map as well but it would be ok if they shared in pairs.
They need a small backpack with food and drink. Water, banana, bread, pasta, or anything else with lots of carbs will be fine.
We will NOT be hiking with a full rucksack with all our camping gear and food. That will be done during the Guide class.
I recommend that they buy a Base layer (or wicker) to remove the sweat from on their skin.
Apart from that it is their usual waterproof jackets and trousers
We will be passing through fields of grazing cattle. If anyone is terrified of cows, please let us know BEFORE we set off on the expedition.
Weather:
Unknown
Teaching Outcomes:
We will be learning navigation skills along the way and will solidify all that we learnt on our return on Saturday evening. We will also plan Sundays route based on our Sabbath experience. If we have time and light on Friday, we will review Sabbaths walk.
Our expectation is that most of the group should be familiar with basic navigation at the end of the weekend.
Our plan is for the kids to lead the navigation on Sunday. If Sabbath was a success then Sunday will tell.
Kit List:
Compass - Essential
Fleece - Essential
Walking Socks - Essential
Waterproof Jacket - Essential
Waterproof Trousers - Essential
Hiking Boots - Essential (Go Outdoors has boots for £15)
Small back pack - Essential
Food - Essential (Bananas, apples, pasta, bread, nuts, cereal bars, etc)
Drinks - Essential ( Water, Fruit Juice)
OS Map UNKNOWN – Optional (maps can be shared in pairs)
Gaiters - Optional
Base Layer - Essential
2nd T-shirt - Optional
Map Case – Optional
More information will follow including the a Route Card detailing the route
Do not hesitate to contact me should you have further questions.
