Val & Colin Armstrong

The role of the Walking Adviser is to give support and advice regarding the Girlguiding UK Walking Scheme, and to enable members of the Association to obtain appropriate training and qualifications through the scheme.

(There are some photos of recent walking weekends here and more here)

Currently within Girlguiding Midlands courses are organised for Walking Scheme Level 2 training and assessment, along with introductory weekends for Level 3 of the scheme. The Training Opportunities - Walking Scheme book provides details of the Girlguiding UK Walking Scheme (Trading Services order number 6563).

The Region walking team support the Association trainers and assessors group to run nationally organised Level 3 training and assessment courses along with courses for the Walking Group Leader Award and Mountain Leader Training and Award Qualifications. Also supported is The Sports Leaders UK Level 2 Award in Basic Expedition Leadership. For more information on any aspect of the Walking Scheme or training courses please contact us by email.

The next Region Social Walking Weekend and Level Two Assessment takes place in The Hope Valley, Derbyshire from 22nd to 24th Oct. 2010. see flyer

Girlguiding Cymru are holding a level 2 training and walking event over the weekend 23rd - 25th April 2010 see flyer