Bronze DofE

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Bronze DofE

• Walking skills!

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• Walking with rucksacks this will be big heavy
  so give people the space to manoeuvre. Make sure
  your rucksack is fitted properly before setting
  off.

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• Crossing stiles Get over the stile wait for
  the rest of your group to cross safely dont just
  carry on. However leave room for everyone to get
  over.

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• Walking on roads Single file. Face oncoming
  traffic EXCEPT on sharp bends when you need to be
  seen by the oncoming traffic. Cross sensibly
  safely. Avoid walking on roads as much as
  possible when planning your route.

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• Take breaks Plan breaks into your route BUT you
  do need to set a steady pace. Stopping starting
  will be more tiring. Never plan a break at the
  bottom of a hill its much more satisfying to
  sit at the top of a hill than at the bottom
  knowing you have to get up climb it! Breaks
  can also be used as targets, i.e. if you are
  behind schedule you can use a break to catch up,
  lets get to this point we can take a break.

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• Slowest at the front if someone is struggling
  to keep up dont abandon them at the back but put
  them at the front. The slowest sets the pace.

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• Other walkers Be polite considerate. Dont
  be surprised if they greet you ask what you are
  up to. Move out of the way stand in single
  file.

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• Warnings If you come across a low branch or
  hole in the ground warn the others in your group,
  dont just let them fall down the hole!

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• Navigation At all times, even when you are
  walking be checking where you are.

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• Morale boosters Encouragement. Singing!
  Sweeties!