FAQs
Where can I find out almost anything about scouting?
The scouts.org.uk website has information on almost anything you can think of.
Do you have a list of useful Scouting web links?
Official Sites
- Surrey Scouts
http://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk - The UK Scout Association website
http://www.scouts.org.uk - World Organization of the Scout Movement
http://www.scout.org
Good for resources
- ScoutBase UK
http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/index.php
Other
- Scouts Campfire Circle – Scouting Alumni
https://scoutscampfirecircle.org.uk/default.asp - The Scouting WebRing
http://worldscouts.net/scoutingwebring/ - ScoutNet
http://www.scoutnet.org.uk/
Where is Walton Firs?
Walton Firs Activity Centre can be found here:
http://www.waltonfirs.co.uk/spage-using_walton_firs_activity_centre-location_and_site_plan.html
Where is Birchmere?
Birchmere is located near the junction of the A3 and the M25 (Junction 10).
See: http://www.birchmerescoutcampsite.org/birchmerescoutcampsitelocation.html
It is just a short cycle ride from Byfleet: http://www.cyclestreets.net/journey/3091484/
OS grid reference TQ 075 593 (145)
Directions from M25
1. Leave the M25 at junction 10 following the signposts for the A3 towards Guildford. Follow the directions From the A3 North (below).
Directions from A3 North
1. Leave the A3 at the Ripley exit.
2. At the roundabout at the end of the sliproad, take the 3rd exit to rejoin the A3 heading North towards London.
3. Leave the A3 at the M25 junction; slow right down.
4. On the sliproad you will see a small layby. At the end of this is a turning into the lane to Birchmere. Take this turning.
Directions from A3 South
1. Leave the A3 at the M25 junction; slow right down.
2. On the sliproad you will see a small layby. At the end of this is a turning into the lane to Birchmere. Take this turning.
