Macc Hike 2026

The Macc Hike 2026 will be on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April.

The start will be at 1st Sutton  HQ and the finish will be at Swythamley and Heaton Community Centre. The overnight camp will be at Gradbatch Scout Campsite

The Safety Brief will be on Sunday 19th April at 1st Sutton Scout HQ at 18:00.   Attendance is compulsory.

Background on the Macc Hike

The Macc Hike was originally set up as an event for scouts and explorers to practice their expedition skills in preparation for the Cheshire Hike.  Over the years, the Macc Hike has evolved into an event in its own right, where Scouts practice their Expedition Skills and Explorers support the younger section, passing on their knowledge and skills.   It now takes place after the Cheshire Hike.

Scouts, in teams of 2, have to plan their routes, walk them over two days, carrying their equipment, tent and food. They pass through various check points and their progress is monitored along the route.  Scouts will need to train in all the skills required to complete the hike.
Chase teams and mobile units support are a key part of this support.

Overnight camp is normally on a recognised Scout Campsite

Scouts will need to attend a compulsory safety briefing the Sunday evening before the Macc Hike the following week. This briefing will be held at a local Scout Hut which will be the same location that the hike starts. At this briefing, the first day’s hike will be plotted and teams will be issued with their team numbers and start times.

On the Saturday of the hike, teams will be expected to arrive 30 mins before their start time. They will have their kit checked and weighed, maps double checked and that their rucksacks are fitted comfortably.

On the Sunday, teams can be picked up from the finishing point, again a local scout hut. The final teams will be in no later than 16:00.

The links below are to the 2025 documentation – we will upload the 2026 documents as they become available

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2025 Macc Hike Risk Assessment

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2025 Macc Hike Scout Entry Form

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2025 Macc Hike Scout Leaders Booking Information

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Macc Hike Scout Update Presentation 2025

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Macc Hike Expedition Manual

Feedback on Macc Hike 2025

Mike Brown, District Lead Volunteer, shared his thoughts and thanks to everyone helping over the Macc Hike Weekend

“Another great Macc Hike.   It was fantastic to see young people enjoying the outdoors, pushing their boundaries and learning new skills as they completed the hike and camping experience.    As I visited the various checkpoints, I gained a sense of the teamwork and camaraderie of our adult volunteers who each do their bit to create these amazing adventures for young people to enjoy”.