Events & Expeditions§ Calendar

Upcoming adventures

From the iconic Three Legs Challenge to island camps and skills weekends — there's always an adventure on the horizon.

The Three Legs Challenge

Named after the Triskelion — the Island's national symbol — the Three Legs Challenge requires Scouts and Scout Network members to complete three of the Island's long distance walkways within 12 months. Total distance: 51.5 miles.

1Heritage Way — 10.5 mi
2Bayr ny Skeddan — 15 mi
3Millennium Way — 26 mi
Hiking

Three Legs Challenge — Heritage Way

Walk from the Quarterbridge in Douglas along the Heritage Way to Peel Heritage Centre. First leg of the famous Three Legs Challenge.

Spring 2026
Quarterbridge, Douglas → Peel
10.5 miles
Hiking

Three Legs Challenge — Bayr ny Skeddan

Follow the Way of the Herring from Castle Rushen in Castletown to Peel Castle. Second leg of the Three Legs Challenge.

Summer 2026
Castle Rushen, Castletown → Peel Castle
15 miles
Expedition

Three Legs Challenge — Millennium Way

The longest and most challenging leg — from Sky Hill near Ramsey to Castletown. Can be completed in one or two days with overnight camp.

Autumn 2026
Sky Hill, Ramsey → Castle Rushen, Castletown
26 miles
Camping

Island Camp

Annual island-wide camp bringing together scouts from every group for a weekend of adventure, campfires, and challenges.

July 2026
Mullin ny Carty Campsite
Skills

Scout Skills Weekend

An intensive weekend focused on bushcraft, survival skills, and leadership development for Scouts and Explorers.

September 2026
Mullin ny Carty Campsite
Competition

District Swimming Gala

Annual swimming competition open to all sections. A highlight of the social calendar bringing groups together.

November 2026
NSC, Douglas

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