Wayfaring

While this might seem a rural activity much can be done in a city using parks and open spaces to provide the wild life element.

Grade 1.
Awarded to boys who have regularly attended a course of instruction, that includes outdoor journeys and can complete the following:
1.	Draw a sketch map (not necessarily from memory, but without the aid of a map) of a route not less than 1 kilometre long, showing the principle streets passed and objects on route. The map should indicate north and approximate to a stated scale. The route to be set by the instructor.
2.	Know simple methods of judging distance.
3.	Know some simple methods of finding north. This should include the ability to find the Pole Star and a knowledge of at least six constellations.
4.	Walk in one day a distance in miles equal to the years of their age at an average speed of at least three miles per hour excluding halts, or cycle 30 miles in one day.
	and either:
5.	Collect, name and mount leaves of 12 varieties of tree
	or
	Collect, name and mount 12 varieties of wild flowers.

Grade 2.
Awarded to members who have regularly attended a course of instruction that includes outdoor journeys, and who are able to:
1.	Demonstrate knowledge as in Grade 1 above.
2.	Be able to read and understand a 1:50,000 series Ordinance Survey map, with a knowledge of the conventional signs, scale and use of four and six figure grid references. Be able to accurately describe from the map the country over a route of 15 miles covering an unfamiliar area.
3.	Be able to set a map from objects on the ground.
4.	Estimate distance using the map and know the rules for estimating walking time over open country, and hills.
5.	Know how to read a simple weather map.
6.	Complete a walk of at least 12 kilometres in the country - side or by the sea shore including at least one place of interest, the emphasis being on observation. Making on route a collection of at least fifteen grasses, flowers or leaves. These should be mounted and Identified in a Log Book with a sketch map of the route and description of the journey.

Grade 3.
Awarded to members who hold the Grade 2 Credit gained in a previous session and who have regularly attended a course of instruction that includes outdoor journeys, and who are able to:
1.	Show ability to use a Silva Compass.
2.	Demonstrate a good understanding of all aspects of the 1:50,000 Ordinance Survey map, this specifically includes the ability to interpret relief.
3.	Set a map by compass. This requires an understanding of magnetic variation, grid and magnetic north.
4.	Know how to draw up a route card.
5.	Recognise the main types of cloud formation and the weather patterns they represent. Be able to read and interpret a weather map.
6.	Walk a distance in miles equal to the years of their age at an average speed overall of at least three miles an hour, or ride 50 miles by pedal cycle, in one day.

N.B. All walks or rides may be excused for those holding a medical certificate indicating that they are physically unfit to take part.