Scouts from Chesham were amongst nearly 600 participants who took part in the annual County Endurance hikes.

Taking place last weekend (Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8) , the two-day event saw Scouts, Scout Leaders and Cub Scouts walk between 10 to 80 kilometres across the county.

The Cub Scouts (aged eight to 10), walked the 10k route, the Scouts, (10 to 13) took on the 40k trek, the Explorer Scouts (aged 14 to 17) took on a very 60k walk whilst and some other Explorers and adult volunteers participated in the 80k hike.

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Cub Scouts Thomas Ellis and George Whitty said, “The best bit about the walk was the mud.

“There were some deep puddles.

“Finishing the walk gave me a great feeling of doing something that was really hard.

“At Cubs we have fun, play games and go on trips. We’ve been canoeing and last year we went to France.”

Lead organiser of the event, Clare Clarke said, “This year was very challenging for all of the participants.

“They are taken out of their comfort zone and have to do lots of planning, training and they will learn about teamwork and encouraging others.

“I’m sure that on the Monday they will all reflect on their brilliant achievement.”

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The Cub Scouts started their walk at the Misbourn School in Great Missenden and finished in Chesham whilst all of the others started and finished at Misbourn School.

Lead volunteer for Buckinghamshire Scouts, James Palin said, “Scouting provides people with skills for life.

“Whether it is planning a route, working with others, doing some cooking or knowing about first aid, children and young people will be able to learn these skills in Scouts.”

For further information about Buckinghamshire Scouts, please visit www.bucks-scouts.org.uk.