In Cheshire the Ellesmere Port & Neston District were on the trail at Eastham Country Park, Wirral with 139 participants
Beavers, cubs and scouts from all across the district met up at Eastham Country Park which is one of the most beautiful parks on the Wirral. We walked the well maintained paths amongst the trees and bushes which at this time of year is like walking in a jungle! The ground was carpeted with lovely bluebells and there was plenty of wildlife to be seen. We also had some great views over the River Mersey towards Liverpool. After completing our walk we were all ready for the BBQ.

In Fife, 81st Fife Cub Pack Scout Group were on the trail at Cleish Hills, Perthshire, Scotland with 19 participants.
Dismounting from the comforts of the minibus, the Cubs were not put off by the wet and windy weather conditions, infact from the chatter throughout the walk, they appeared to be enjoying the whole experience.During the walk the opportunity was taken to demonstrate and practice the use of both map and compass, and the importance of the correct clothing and equipment.On return to base hot dogs and hot juice was a warm welcome and everyone returned home with a smile on their faces having enjoyed a great day out, and looking forward to 2012.

In East Region, Carnoustie Scout Group were on the trail on the network of footpaths and disused railway lines around the village with 57 participants.
The cubs used an OS map to follow the paths around the village and to climb a hill with an old observatory on top. Along the way they had an observation quiz to complete. the weather was great which was a big help. At the top of the hill the clear skys allowed a clear view. This was a well attended outing for the South Angus cub scouts with comments: This was a well attended outing for the South Angus cub scouts with all packs in the district represented. Everyone enjoyed the hike and the chance to mix with other cubs.

In Bedfordshire, Badger Hill (9th Ampthill & Woburn) Scout Group were on the trail in Bedfordshire with 18 participants.
We walked from Ampthill Park close to our group HQ to our district camp site at Milton Bryan near Woburn. Total distance approx 8 miles. We invited family to join in with their scouts and several parents and siblings joined us for the walk. We had lunch watching a local cricket match, and when we arrived at Milton Bryan we met up with 120 other scout, cubs and beavers who had walked various routes to Milton Bryan. The local SAS (scout active support) kindly had hot dogs, camp doughnuts and drinks ready on our arrival. A great day!

In Herefordshire, Tenbury Scout Group were on the trail from the Scout Hut in Tenbury Wells out to the country and back with 60 participants.
Wow yet another successful JOTT for Tenbury Scouts :) about 60 of us, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders, Parents and dogs left the hut at 1030 and walked the route of the Cubs night hike. We had a lovely picnic up on the hill in the sun and then the only shower just as we got back just before 1400 and the Beavers mad it all the way :)

In South Yorkshire, 1st/36th Doncaster (Beaver Section) Scout Group were on the trail at Sandall Beat Wood, Doncaster, South Yorkshire with 12 participants.
We met up in the carpark then we set off for a hike through the woods, we had a go at using a compass to see which direction we were walking. The Beavers loved using the compass. We took our Mascot which is called Logger. We looked out for any squirels, or any other animals which we might see. Once we got into the middle of the wood there is an area where schools or clubs can go and there is different things to try so we stopped they for abit and also to have our lunch. Then off for some more walking, before heading back to the play area.

In Lincolnshire, Boston District were on the trail at Witham Way Country Park to Anton's Gowt and return, (Boston Lincs) with 72 participants.
We rambled along the path to Anton's Gowt, stopping at the viewpoint so all the young people could see things in the distance from height. During the ramble the Beavers were given a 'spotter' sheet, to find a variety of different wild life. The wind kept things cool, and when it dropped the weather was quite comments: The wind kept things cool, and when it dropped the weather was quite warm and sunny. Our special thanks to Mrs Norma Daft, GSL 6th Boston, (who has just received her Silver Acorn in the St George's Awards list) for allowing the young people to use her garden for a break and her loo!!

In West Sussex, 4th Horsham Scout Group were on the trail at South Downs, Sussex, between Amberley and Bignor with 10 participants.
We travelled by train and bus to the start point. Then we went up on part of the South Downs Way, returning on the Monarch's Way. All in all we did about 14 kms. The weather was just right, not too hot. We saw plenty of wildlife, including skylarks and a sand lizard. From the top we could see the Isle of Wight - a fantastic view. Next year we are going to try to persuade the other sections to take part in JOTT. This was our third year. Next year we are going to try to persuade the other sections to take part in JOTT. This was our third year.

In Avon, 2nd Paulton Scout Group were on the trail at the village of Wellow near the City of Bath with 19 participants.
The Scouts (including 1 Cub) hiked from Wellow to Shoscome past Stoney Littleton Long Barrow and WWII tank traps and pill boxes. From there we walked along the cycle path to Radstock where we spent time in the Park. After this we followed the "fosseway" (old Roman road) before using various paths to get home to our brand new HQ in Paulton.

In Herts, Chells Scout Group were on the trail at Datchworth - a village outside Stevenage with 10 participants.
104 members, friends and family completed either a 6 mile walk or 4.5 mile walk. Weather was reasonable. Route was a combination of footpaths, bridle ways and country lanes. We stopped for a break on a village green. Our biggest turnout yet.

In Derbyshire, 3rd Codnor Scout Group were on the trail with 14 participants.
We walked 9 miles from Codnor across the fields to Drumhill Scout Camp. An excellent walk carrying our kit on a fine and breezy day. We camped overnight and made a fire using a steel and flint on which we cooked our bacon butties!

In South East Antrim, 1st Ballyclare Scout Troop were on the trail. With 9 participants
Sunday the 14th May the 1st Ballyclare Scouts caught a train from Mossley station at 1047 Hrs and changed at Belfast central for Hollywood station, despite the wind, heavy rain showers and little sun the group of nine scouts with leaders and a parent set off along the North Down Coastal Path walking to Helens Bay where stopped for a short 45 minutes break to leaving quickly ten minutes later with a hail storm and heavy down pour, of rain battling against all odds and despite the bad weather the scouts including Aimee put their best foot forward to head to Crawfordsburn Country Park and then onto Crawfordsburn camp site arriving around 1500 Hrs ahead of schedule and alittle damp with high spirts of completing their Jamboree on the Trail. 1st Ballyclare cubs and beavers also competed their challenges.

In Derbyshire, 135th Derby (Broadway Baptist) Scout Group were on the trail between Idridgehay and Kedleston, in Derbyshire. with 12 participants.
We travelled from Broadway to Idridgehay by bus at lunchtime and spent the afternoon hiking back towards Derby. The Scouts practised their map & compass skills, working towards their Navigator badge. They also checked whether fences across the path were electrified by listening (!?) and touching (!!!), and debated the best means of avoiding curious cattle. At 7pm, we were picked up just outside the city boundary next to Kedleston Hall, where a very quiet music festival was on.

In Kent, 27th All Saints, Frindsbury were on the trail with 91 participants
We hiked from 2nd Cliffe Scout Group HQ in Cliffe to 27th All Saints Frindsbury HQ at Frindsbury. A great hike enjoyed by all

In West Hull, St Martin's Beaver's joined with Wellington St Matthews and Ascension and were on the trail with 80 participants.
St Martin's Scouts walked 18 kilometres on the trail meeting up with the Beavers at the Pier near The Deep. They followed a pictorial quiz about the dock area. enjoyed by all. Wellington St Matthews Cubs walked from Nth Ferriby to Hessle along the foreshore. Scouts walked town trails in Beverley. They followed a pictorial quiz about the dock area. enjoyed by all.

In Montevideo, Uruguay “Malopo” part of the Scout Group Nº 996 “Padre Juan Bonmesadri” were on the trail.
We walked from our group to the beach "Punta Espinillo", which is a distance of 24 km. When we reached our destination we seized the opportunity to teach camouflage, and talk about the scout law. We also gave the patrol leaders their white bars in a very nice ceremony by the river. We returned to our group place by bus.It was a very rewarding experience for all the troop members. We are looking forward to the next JOTT!

In West Yorkshire, the 24th St Paul's Cubs were on the trail with 26 participants.
16 Cubs, 2 Scouts and an Explorer took part in a 2-day expedition: we caught the train to Mytholmroyd and then walked up Stoodley Pike - wow it was windly up there! From there we walked to Sowerby via Crow Hill - which involved a big downhill and an equally big uphill! We spent the night there in a church hall and had a BBQ, games and a movie. The following day we walked back to Sowerby Bridge. When asked if they would do it again they said No (Sunday) and Yes (the following Pack night!)

In Dorset, canford heath Scout Group were on the trail at Canford Heath, Poole, New Forest, Ferny Crofts Camp with 20 participants.
The Scouts spent the first night at the Scout Hall loading the camp equipment and preparing for their hike. Saturday morning they hiked approx 3 miles from hall to Poole railway station. They caught the train to Ashurst New Forest station from where they hiked to Ferny Crofts Camp site following the route of the railway line. This was approx four miles. Pitched camp and prepared a three course meal cooked on an open fire. During the evening each patrol gave a report on their project of the impact of a railway through countryside assisted with photos taken enroute of railway structures. Struck camp Sunday morning, hiked to Beaulieu Road railway station, approx two miles and caught train back to Poole, a fifty minute journey. Scouts completed their Expedition challenge. This is our third year of hiking during the JOTT weekend. We had great weather and everybody enjoyed the camp. comments: This is our third year of hiking during the JOTT weekend. We had great weather and everybody enjoyed the camp.

In Avon, 1st Backwell Scout Group were on the trail in The Mendips, Somerset with 22 participants.
The Cub Scouts, Scouts and friends from the 1st Backwell Group undertook a route of just under nine miles across the Mendips on a day just made for walking - dry and, in places, breezy, taking in the delights of Charterhouse and Velvet Bottom, full of flora and fauna and the remains of centuries of lead mining as far back as the Roman times. Then on along the West Mendip Way before meeting the remains of the film crew who have been working on a new cinema block-buster for Warner Brothers before returning up through the remains of the second world war bombing decoys on Black Down, finally reaching the highest point in the Mendips, Beacon Batch. The day finished on another high with a visit to the Ice Cream Van strategically parked in the Car Park at the end of the walk.

In Wiltshire, 6th Swindon (St Saviour's) Scout Group were on the trail with 27 participants.
Beavers, Cubs and Scouts followed a circular route from Cricklade, taking in the courses of 2 old canals and a railway, as well as the River Thames.

In Avon, 2nd Clevedon Scout Group were on the trail at Mendip Hills, Somerset with 15 participants.
Two patrols of scouts started their  'Mendip Night Hike' from the radio masts at Charterhouse at 8.00 pm on Friday, 13th May. Fortunately nobody was superstitious, and all were looking forward to the challenge ahead. Their route took them westward across Black Down, then skirting around Shipham to Shoot Shelve Hill and onto Wavering Down, and finishing at Crook Peak - the western limit of the Mendips Hills.  The panoramic view at 2.30 am was one of sparkling lights from South Wales, North Devon, North Somerset and Greater Bristol.  The supporting leaders returned a tired groups of scouts to HQ for a few hours sleep, and then a full breakfast in the morning before going home.

In Northumberland, Fenham Explorers were on the trail at Near Fourstones in Northumberland with 9 participants.
We walked to the site of the cairn where the first official Scout Camp took place near Humshaugh. We walked along footpaths to get there and the young people navigated on their own. We took pictures of both the cairn and a dedicated bench while there and played games in the woods surrounding the area. The walk was almost circular and took us back to Fourstones Village We have lots of lovely photos and everyone can gain a LOOK WIDE badge for doing the walk. This is available to all Scouts who do this walk and is available via Northumberland Scouts website. comments: We have lots of lovely photos and everyone can gain a LOOK WIDE badge for doing the walk. This is available to all Scouts who do this walk and is available via Northumberland Scouts website.