Shirehike 2025

Join us in the beautiful Malvern Hills for ShireHike 2025 – a walking celebration for all sections of Scouting

We have routes suitable for all ages and abilities, from Squirrel Scouts to Scout Network and beyond. Leaders know the capabilities of their young people better than anyone so you are free to register for the route you feel is the most appropriate.

Longer routes will have cut-off times at checkpoints along the way to ensure the safety and welfare of both participants and volunteer marshals.

The event is open to Scout Association members from across the UK.

You can choose from

• 5KM – British Camp Challenge
• 12KM – Worcester Beacon Challenge
• 21KM – Eastnor Challenge
• 28KM – Malvern Hills Challenge
• 37KM – ShireHike Marathon

Leaders’ Guide

Please read the Leaders’ Guide here. This contains information about the event including first aid, leader-to-young-person ratios, DBS requirements, car parking arrangements, food and drink, behaviour, kit list, trackers, dogs, photography and the Malvern Hills byelaws. Please read this before registering and ensure that the relevant information is passed on to parents and team members.

Registration (closed)

Deadline: Sunday 9th March

Entry cost is £6 per participant including adult volunteers. Payment is via credit or debit card.

Emergency contact information and medical details must be given at registration, but these can be edited until the event takes place.

Volunteer Marshals

The event cannot take place without a large number of volunteer marshals. If you are not walking with a group of young people please consider volunteering as a marshal, this does not need to be for the whole day. Please sign up here thank you. There is no charge for volunteer marshals.

Downloads

• Risk Assessment 2025
• Leaders’ Guide
• Leaders’ Briefing Zoom Presentation
• Critical Incident Plan
• Team registration and start times
• 5KM Standard Map GPX File
• 12KM Standard Map GPX File
• 21KM Standard Map GPX File
• 28KM Standard Map GPX File
• 37KM Standard Map GPX File

Contact heretohelp@scoutshw.org.uk if you have any questions.