Complete 1 hike or journey to earn this badge:

1. Squirrels

   Each hike or journey must involve at least one hour of activity and a purpose, which you will agree with your leader. The sorts of activity that count as a hike away include:

   • taking a walk around your local area and discovering what’s around you 
   • going on a nature walk to look for plants and animals
   • exploring somewhere new on a hike  

2. Beavers

   Each hike or journey must involve at least two hours of activity and a purpose, which you will agree with your leader. The sorts of activity that count as a hike away include:

   • exploring a country park or nature reserve on foot
   • going on a family ramble
   • taking part in a woodland walk. You could look out for wildlife or do a tree safari.

3. Cubs

   Each hike or journey must involve at least three hours of activity and a purpose, which you will agree with your Leader. The sorts of activity that count as a hike away include:

   • following a towpath trail and discovering how locks work on a local canal
   • exploring a local town or village while you’re on camp or a Pack holiday
   • walking up a hill and enjoying the view.

4. Scouts

   Each hike or journey must involve at least four hours of activity and a purpose, which you will agree with your leader. The sorts of activity that count as a hike away include:

   • taking part in a dusk to dawn hike
   • exploring a bridleway on horseback
   • an overnight expedition by foot
   • a trip down a river in an open canoe
   • a cycle ride
   • any other similar activity.

5. Explorers

   Each hike or journey must involve at least five hours of activity and a purpose, which you will agree with your leader. The sorts of activity that count as a hike away include:

   • hill walking
   • mountain biking
   • canoe touring
   • pony trekking
   • ski touring
   • backpacking.

   You can do your hike away during the day or night and it’s fine to take part in other similar activities.