Ben Rhydding (De Mohicanen) Scout & Guide Group

Ilkley Half Marathon Support

The Scouts once again helped at Ilkley Half Marathon but running one of their water stations to keep the runner well hydrated. Luckily not as baking hot as…

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Scouts Hag Dyke June 2023

An absolutely fantastic weekend up at Hag Dyke! Weather was hot but a good breeze on the summit made it good for walking. Arrived up late on Friday…

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Hag Dyke Volunteers

Hag Dyke is run almost entirely by volunteers. Why not volunteer to help keep this beautiful hostel running.
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Hag Dyke Open Weekend

HAG DYKE SCOUT HOSTEL AT KETTLEWELL IS CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS OPENING ON SATURDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2022. THE HOSTEL WILL BE OPEN TO ALL VISITORS FROM…

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A visit to Mountain Rescue

Scouts managed to get the opportunity to visit Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association tonight. Learning about hill safety, how UWFRA keep people safe and help people in the…

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Group

1st Ben Rhydding (De Mohicanen) Scout & Guide Group is one of the largest Scouting and Guiding groups in Yorkshire with over 250 young people active in the various sections. Section meetings are held at the Group Headquarters in the picturesque village of Ben Rhydding in West Yorkshire.

Volunteering with us

Volunteering’s not just about giving back – it goes both ways. It improves your wellbeing, gives you skills for the future, and helps you make new friends (and memories).

Whether you want to be a leader and help every week, or help bring your skills to one of the many jobs that happen in background that keep our group running, there is always a role we need your help with!

We are also lucky enough to own a hostel on the slopes of Great Whernside. It was given to us in 1947 and we have maintained and developed it into a fantastic resource available for anyone to hire. Completely off grid and accessible only via foot or 4×4, it is a fantastic remote base for activities in the dales.

Try new things. Make new friends. Joining Beavers is just the beginning of your big adventure.

  • 6-8 Years old
  • Mixed Gender

Develop new skills. Soar to great heights. Being a Cub opens up a whole other world.

  • 8-10½ Years old
  • Mixed Gender

Jump in and get muddy. Give back and get set. Scouts ignore the butterflies and go for it, and soon so will you.

  • 10½-14 Years old
  • Mixed Gender

A fun and exciting programme for girls aged four to seven, it’s all about learning by doing

Brownies is about trying new things that teach girls aged 7 to 10 about themselves, their community and their world

Guides have an exciting and varied programme designed to inspire and challenge girls from 10-14

Try more. See more. Do more. At Explorers, you’ll stand on your own two feet, and make memories to last a lifetime.

  • 14-18 Years old
  • Mixed Gender

De Mohicanen

Ben Rhydding Scout and Guide Group is particularly proud of the link it has with a Dutch Scout and Guide group in the Hague. This is where the De Mohicanen comes from in the Group name. The two groups hold joint summer camps 2 out of every 3 years (one in England and one in Holland). We have been keeping this link going since 1948!