First training walk

A selection of staff and students have just successfully completed their first training walk for the Challenge.

Conditions were warm and sunny which gave us a good opportunity to practice map reading and navigation skills in the east Oxford countryside. On the return leg the students performed well, choosing their path back and leading the party.

The route took us through Cumnor, round Farmoor reservoir and back to Dean Court in just under four fours. A far cry from recent College environs, but it helped pave the way for the real event.

The staff team recently learned that a supporter pledged £10 per tor on the assumption that we (or at least an unnamed member of the team) would not be able to complete the Challenge. However, this will only prove to be a boost to our motivation!

The next hurdle will be to combine navigation with distance walking, or some night navigation in Wytham Wood to spice things up.