Micro Event: Spooky Scugdale Hill Walk

Join Steven and the OutdoorLads in the far north of the North York Moors National Park for a good day out on the hills and around the hidden valley of Scugdale.

This is a good varied walk taking in pasture, woodland and moorland in a quieter part of the area and using easy gradients to arrive at a moorland summit.

The area has plentiful birdlife, buzzards soar above, roe deer wander quietly in the native woodland copses and herds of highland cattle graze the meadows.

The walk first gradually rises around an outlying hill on to a quiet country lane and into plantations before rising steadily to an ancient cairn and then along the edge of the moorland escarpment. 

The route then descends rapidly to another well managed path revealing views of the adjacent valley of Raisdale before avoiding rocks and boulders to reach the far reaches of the beautiful  peaceful Scugdale valley.   A gradual descent leads to a very quiet lane that winds gradually downhill beside a stream eventually leading back to the Cleveland Way and eventually to the start point.

So if you would like to join a small group and explore this quieter part of the North York Moors come and join Steven and stretch them legs.

IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement

You MUST complete the Participation Statement,  here, in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. You only need to complete this participation once, not for each event. 

Micro Events – IMPORTANT, Please read the following before you sign up to this event:

• Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who lives or is in a support bubble with someone showing symptoms, is asked not to attend. This is in line with the government’s coronavirus advice.
• All are required to practice social distancing – staying 2m (not 1m) apart at all times, including the lunch stop.
• Unfortunately, there won’t be any planned pub / café stops en route or at the end, and please don’t share sweets or snacks with others – we’re sorry!
• Please bring your own hand sanitising gel for your own use throughout the day. Use of face coverings is at your own choice, but please bring one with you just in case it's needed. 
• Each person can only attend one OutdoorLads micro event a week. (Leaders to leave at least three days between events they lead.)
• On walks, one person to hold open gates and allow everyone to walk through – so minimising surfaces that multiple people touch. 
• Be aware that opportunities for toilet stops may be minimal if facilities are closed.
• Please, please cancel at your earliest opportunity if you are unable to attend or are unwell, so that we can allow others to take up these valuable event spaces.
• Much as it's difficult - no handshakes or hugs!

Micro Events Participation Statement

OutdoorLads draws your attention to the fact that travelling and being away from home increases the risk of receiving and transmitting Coronavirus, whilst it is present in the UK. You are likely to choose not to participate in OutdoorLads events whilst there is a risk of Coronavirus transmission. However, should you choose to participate in OutdoorLads events whilst the risk is present, you must be aware of and follow the law and government guidelines, both when travelling to and from events as well as when participating in events.

Please note that every person participating should be aware of (and accept) that those members perceived as ‘in charge’ or leading the event are not experts,  do not need to be experts, and are not regarded by OutdoorLads, or themselves as experts, but are amateurs with some experience in the event type and who are happy to impart their knowledge.  Any advice given should be considered with this in mind by the recipient.

By signing up to and attending an OutdoorLads micro event, you are confirming that you have read, understood and accept the content of this statement.

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