GRIMSDYKE 2024
THE LEGEND CONTINUES...!
After a bit of review of resources and some fresh volunteers, we are pleased to confirm that The Grimsdyke Hikes will continue in 2024. Save the date!!!
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November 2024
2023 Winners
Open Challenge Trophy
ESU Infinity
Good Name Pending
Senior Challenge Trophy
1st Seer Green Scouts
We are not lost, really...
Senior Challenge (Misbourne Valley) Trophy
2nd Amersham on the Hill
Woden'sWarriers
Junior Challenge Trophy
1st Ivinghoe & Pitstone
I&P Heroes
Junior Challenge (Misbourne Valley) Trophy
1st Chalfont St Peter Bushwackers
Fast Yompers
The Grimsdyke Hikes are fun and challenging tests of orienteering, navigation and endurance in the beautiful Chiltern Hills around the ancient and mysterious earthworks of Grim’s Dyke.
Open to Scouts, Guides and Explorers, there are one or two-day events depending on the age of the participants and the level of competition.
Test your map and compass skills, find the hidden check points, race against the clock... the hikes are as competitive as you choose, but always great fun.
The website explains everything but you can download entry forms and all the instructions from here. There's also a flyer you can to use with your troop, parents, carers and helpers.
Click the buton below...
Depending on your browser, the files may not open automatically and you may be be asked to download the files by clicking on the "in-tray" symbol. Please save the entry form in Microsoft Excel format, not Google Docs.
Please EMAIL the form back. Do NOT save to the G Drive.
Any problems, let us know and we can send you copies.
2023 Event Summary
A record event with a number of records broken!
74 teams took part in 2023 - a record number of entrants meaning over 300 hikers and shadows. Thank you for the tremendous support and enthusiastic participation.
Last year's mild conditions contributed to other records...
The quickest time for the Junior event was broken twice on the day - first with a time of 3:42, then improved on only minutes later by the eventual winners with an incredible 3:28
In the Open / Senior event, two teams managed to get full points, adding to only three teams who have achieved this previously. Meaning the application of a time-taken tie-breaker to decide the winner.
The full results are available via the link below
Any problems, comments or questions, please email Mark here:
As well as being a fantastic event in its own right, many troops take the opportunity to integrate into their overall programmes.
The Grimsdyke Hikes provide a great opportunity for...
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze practice
Chief Scout Award
Hiking Activity Badge
Sponsored fund-raising
The Grimsdyke Hike highly recommend that Shadows, Hikers and Drivers download and familiarise themselves with this very useful phone app.
It can provide a precise location that is easily communicable without the need for grid reference etc.
Scout Association Nights Away Notification
Scout Association Event Passport
Scout Association Activity Information Form
A Helpful Guide to Bearings
A Helpful Guide to Tree Identification
Former Grimsdyke Hike Results
Enjoyed the Grimsdyke Hike?
Check out our sister event:
The Quest "The Ultimate Incident Hike"
Annually, first weekend in February
Click the logo here for more info
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