Bivi making 26 June 2015 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D We are meeting at Middleton woods opposite the suspension bridge at 7:15
Wide game tonight, cow and calf rocks 5 June 2015 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D There is a wide game tonight on the moors. Meet at the cow and and calf rocks car park at 7:15 prompt. Finish at 9:15. Wear boots and outdoor clothes, uniform tops and neckers. Be prepared to be active, create cunning plans, and attempt to evade or capture.
Hagdyke Facilities | By Admin Hag Dyke combines the rustic charm you would expect from a building that dates back to the 1700’s alongside modern facilities to give your group a warm and comfortable visit. Find out more and see some pictures below. Lounge The lounge is ideal for your whole group to congregate and relax. There is comfortable furniture and a roaring open fire. There is plenty of space for games and activities when all the furniture is pushed to the side of the room. Boot Room The Boot Room to take off muddy footwear. Easily swept out before you leave. Dormitories There are four dormitories all with bunk beds to accommodate 36 people in total. Mattresses are provided but you need to bring your own bedding or sleeping bags. Most groups use sleeping bags. The dormitories are Henderson Room (4 people), Dutch Room (16 people), Findlay Room (10 people) and Priestman Room (6 people). Drying Room The Drying Room for all your gear after a wet day out. Kitchen The kitchen is fully equipped with catering standard oven . All cooking utensils, pots and pans, plates, bowls and cutlery are included. Dining Room The Dining Room is large enough for all your group to eat together. Pantry Kitchen utensils and table crockery. Larder fridge and shelving for food storage. Bathroom Clean, modern facilities. 3 toilet cubicles, hot showers & washbasins. Chapel The chapel is a special place for your group to have some quiet reflection time or hold services such as a “Scouts Own”.
Hagdyke Location | By Admin Hag Dyke is located on Great Whernside above Kettlewell in Upper Wharfedale. You will find it at Grid Reference SD 998 733. Ordnance Survey map showing Hag Dyke (marked in the red circle) The hostel is located in fields on the edge of the moor away from habitation. The nearest neighbour is almost a mile away giving a sense of solitude and adventure. Access to Hag Dyke is via the public footpath from the village or following the public bridleway from the village known as the “Land Rover track”. Zoom in and out to explore the area around Hag Dyke
Hagdyke News | By Admin November 1, 2022 Hag Dyke Volunteers Hag Dyke is run almost entirely by volunteers. Why not volunteer to help keep this beautiful hostel running. Read More September 11, 2022 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 11 a.m. UNTIL 5 p.m. Anyone with an interest in or previous connection with Hag Dyke will be very welcome. The day’s… Read More May 15, 2022 Hag Dyke Working Party Fantastic weather allowed a productive working party at Hag Dyke to get a lot done. Painting, filling, cleaning, joinery, and some electrical work all complete, and preparation completed for the next bits of work. Just some of the tasks needed to get the hostel ready for our Hag Dyke open… Read More March 28, 2022 Hag Dyke’s 75th Anniversary Open Weekend Hag Dyke was formally opened in September 1947. We will be celebrating the 75th anniversary on the weekend of September 23rd – 25th 2022 with an open weekend for all comers. Please save the date and watch this space for further information. Read More March 1, 2022 New Water Supply Hag Dyke has just installed a new water treatment plant. The project has been delayed almost 2 years by Covid but we now have a supply which meets the requirements for drinking water and is no longer the strange brown colour which will be familiar to regular visitors. We are… Read More
November 1, 2022 Hag Dyke Volunteers Hag Dyke is run almost entirely by volunteers. Why not volunteer to help keep this beautiful hostel running. Read More
September 11, 2022 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 11 a.m. UNTIL 5 p.m. Anyone with an interest in or previous connection with Hag Dyke will be very welcome. The day’s… Read More
May 15, 2022 Hag Dyke Working Party Fantastic weather allowed a productive working party at Hag Dyke to get a lot done. Painting, filling, cleaning, joinery, and some electrical work all complete, and preparation completed for the next bits of work. Just some of the tasks needed to get the hostel ready for our Hag Dyke open… Read More
March 28, 2022 Hag Dyke’s 75th Anniversary Open Weekend Hag Dyke was formally opened in September 1947. We will be celebrating the 75th anniversary on the weekend of September 23rd – 25th 2022 with an open weekend for all comers. Please save the date and watch this space for further information. Read More
March 1, 2022 New Water Supply Hag Dyke has just installed a new water treatment plant. The project has been delayed almost 2 years by Covid but we now have a supply which meets the requirements for drinking water and is no longer the strange brown colour which will be familiar to regular visitors. We are… Read More
Meeting Friday 8th May – Torch Race 6 May 2015 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D This Friday is the annual district Torch Race. Please see the important information below. Wharfedale District is holding the annual Torch Race on Friday 8th May, and 1st Ben Rhydding are entering a team as usual. For those of you who don’t know what the Torch Race is, it is a relay race from Otley town centre to the top of Otley Chevin. It takes place every year and includes teams from almost all the Group’s in the District. If you are part of the Torch Race team: You must meet at the top of Station Road in Otley at 18:50 promptly. You must be in full, smart uniform with your running kit on underneath. This is because there will be an inspection by the District Commissioner before the race starts. You should be collected from the top of Otley Chevin at 20:30. If you are not part of the team: We encourage you to come along and support our team. Please meet at the top of Otley Chevin at 19:30 and be collected from the same location at 20:30. Best of luck to all in who are running.
27 April 2015 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D Urgent Information for Big Camp You MUST bring these forms to Big Camp when you come. Permission to camp form (without this you will be going straight back home). This form can be found by clicking HERE. Free Drop Permission Form (without this you will not be able to do the free drop activity). This form can be found HERE.
Important Big Camp Information 25 April 2015 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D Torch Race If you have been chosen to take part in the torch race, please meet at the top of station road in Otley at 6:50 on May 8th. Big Camp Only one week to go till big camp….. Here’s some information on where we’re meeting and when….. We will be meeting you all at 7PM sharp at the gate (we only have a small time to get everyone on site) at the top of the site, see map below. [googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d18767.577620719512!2d-1.5014939999999397!3d53.98596099999998!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x0!2zNTPCsDU5JzA5LjUiTiAxwrAzMCcwNS40Ilc!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1429906852215&w=600&h=300] There is a kit list in the important information tab (use the summer weekend camp). Or you can get to it by clicking HERE. Everyone should have paid the full amount for Big Camp by now, if you have not or if you are unsure then please contact one of the leaders.
Wide game this Friday 26 February 2015 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D Scouts this Friday (27 February) is a wide game. Hope everyone had a good half term break. Scouts re-starts this Friday and the meeting will be a wide game. The meeting will start and finish at the Scout Hut at the normal time, but please come in non-uniform and dressed to be outside. Warm, waterproof clothes and boots are important.
BIG Camp information 10 February 2015 (updated 4 March 2022) | By Callum D We have received some information about The BIG Camp which we want to share with Scouts and parents. We have received some further information about The BIG Camp from the West Yorkshire County organisers of the event. Please click on the links below to see arrival and departure information and some “frequently asked questions”. BIG Camp 2015 – Arrival and Departure Instructions BIG Camp 2015 – Frequently Asked Questions Issue 3
Hag Dyke’s 75th Anniversary Open Weekend 28 March 202226 May 2022 Hag Dyke was formally opened in September 1947. We will be celebrating the 75th anniversary on the weekend of September 23rd – 25th 2022 with an open weekend for all […]
Ilkley Half Marathon Support 16 July 202321 July 2023 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 last year […]
Scouts Hag Dyke June 2023 11 June 202312 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 for a […]
2022 – Quick Review of our Scouting 31 December 202210 January 2023 In 2022 we managed to offer over 461 hours of scouting to our members, including weekly meetings, training, weekend camps, visits to our hostel Hag Dyke, and a massive and […]
Hag Dyke Volunteers 1 November 20221 November 2022 Hag Dyke is run almost entirely by volunteers. Why not volunteer to help keep this beautiful hostel running.
Hag Dyke Open Weekend 11 September 202222 September 2022 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 11 a.m. […]