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Scout Results
1st 14th Brighton
2nd 4th Uckfield Alpha
5th 1st Groombridge B
9th 1st Crowborough Southon A
10th 1st Crowborough Southon B
13th 1st Groombridge A
18th 1st Wadhurst
Explorer Results
1st Mallory Ashdown Explorers
2nd Jamboree Team (including Mallory and Tullis Explorers)
10th Tullis Ashdown Explorers
13th Avery Ashdown Explorers

Click on the below links to see training photos

Overland Competition Photos

Final Overland Countdown Ashdown District Booklet 2007
This booklet gives you details of
1) The remaining training sessions
2) Extracts from the Overland Rules, 2007, including the official kit list
3) How to pack your rucksack
4) What to eat before and on the hike
5) How to avoid losing points on Overland incidents and kit checks


Click on the links below to see photos and maps of the past Overland Training events. Photos for every week up to date have been published.

Leaders click here for additional Overland information

Risk Assessment For Ashdown Overland Training 2007

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for the definitive guide
Ashdown District
Overland Training
Booklet 2007

Sa 6 Jan Fun Hike, South Downs - Severn Sisters area, E. Sussex, map and photos
Su 14 Jan Map & Compass Training Navigation skills on Ashdown Forest met @ Friends Clump, commentary, map and photos
Sa 20 Jan Overland Training on the South Downs Ditchling Beacon area. E. Sussex: 12km, 5kg pack, meet 8am at your Scout HQ
Su 28 Jan Overland Training on the South Downs Devil’s Dyke – Mile Oak area, W. Sussex: 14km, 6kg pack, meet 8am at your Scout HQ
Sa 3 Feb Overland Training on the South Downs Kingston - Peacehaven - Southease area, E. Sussex: 16km, 7kg pack, meet 8am at your Scout HQ
Fr 9 Feb “Assault on Mount Caburn”, nr Lewes, Meet at Scout HQ 6pm to go to Cliffe Church, 7:00pm.Finish there approx 9:00pm One adult needed per 6 Scouts so parents are requested to assist walking and with transport please mufti
Su 11 Feb Overland Training on the South Downs, Washington – Findon - Lancing area, W. Sussex. 20km, 8kg pack ,meet 8am at your Scout HQ
Sa 17 Feb Overland Training on the South Downs, Truleigh Hill- Devil’s Dyke, W. Sussex (“The Bumps”) Approx 1km (of ascent!) 7kg pack, meet 8am at your Scout HQ
Su 18 Feb Overland Training on the South Downs, Truleigh Hill- Devil’s Dyke, W. Sussex (“The Bumps”) Approx 1km (of ascent!) 7kg pack, meet 8am at your Scout HQ
Sa 24 Feb Overland Training on the South Downs, Hike Training, Graffham – East Dean - Bignor area, W. Sussex 22km, 9kg pack, meet 8am at your Scout HQ
Sa 3 Mar Overland Training on the South Downs, Patching - Storrington - Amberley area, W. Sussex. 25km, 10kg pack, meet 8am at your Scout HQ
Sa-Su 10-11 Mar West Sussex Two day Expedition Training expedition in South Harting - West Dean area, including camping & cooking under “Overland” conditions. 35km over 2 days, 10kg pack (including tents)
Sa 17 Mar Overland Training Essential visits to Overland Start & Finish locations, then Incident Training at Uckfield Scout HQ, Meet 8:00am at at your Scout HQ as usual, Collect from Uckfield 4:00pm
Sa-Su 24-25 Mar Overland Competition 2007 start and finish Storrington and Steyning on the South Downs 40km over 2 days 10kg pack
Fr-Su 27-29 Apr Scout and Explorer Hillwalking and Geological Adventure, The 3 peaks Yorkshire especially for Overlanders!