Branthwaite Scout Campsite

17/02/2026

14/11/2025

A massive well done and a very much deserved award 👏👏

*HUGE NEWS - Please read and share widely*

Group. We are delighted, proud and humbled to announce that Cockermouth Scouts has today been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS), the MBE for charity groups.
This is truly amazing and puts us alongside just a handful of other Scout Groups who have received this incredible honour.
Sincerest thanks to everyone involved in the Group for everything. And to those who nominated and supported us.
Full details about KAVS can be found here
https://kavs.dcms.gov.uk/


*NEW WEBSITE*

https://www.cockermouthscouts.co.uk/
Found out more about our Group on our new website.

21/10/2025

We are offering a 30% discount to all overnight camps booked for December-February this winter. Visit our website to check availability and secure your booking! Not only will you be saving money on camp costs but with our new log burner, you’ll be getting more for your money! ❄️☃️🏕️🔥

20/10/2025

The entire Branthwaite Team would like to say a massive thank you to everyone at Freemason’s Gospatric Lodge 5286 for a very generous donation of £500 which has helped us purchase our new log burner. This amazing new asset will allow young people from all over the country to have a warm space over the winter. 🪵🏕️🔥

20/10/2025

23/09/2025

🏕️🔥🍁🍂

23/09/2025

New log burner ready to be lit for the the first time tonight at Explorers 🍁🍂🏕️

18/09/2025

Thanks to a very generous donation from The Robert Hall Foundation, we now have a fully operational AED Defibrillator at Branthwaite Scout Camp.
It is located within the main building on the wall in the main room ready to help save lives.

04/08/2025

It would be amazing for our Water Activities Team to get as much support as possible with this fundraising opportunity. Scarness is only a 30 min drive from Branthwaite so can be fully utilised by groups from far and wide.

If you are interested in getting on the water, please email: [email protected]

Cumbria Scouts

To match fund a Sport England grant to purchase additional equipment to improve the sessions we offer to Scout Groups.

31/07/2025

Bushcraft Skills at Branthwaite with Cumbria Youth Alliance – HAF Summer Provision 🔥🏕️🌳

Places are still available for Cumbria Youth Alliance’s free summer bushcraft sessions for eligible young people in West Cumbria!

Delivered as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, these outdoor sessions are packed with adventure, team-building, and hands-on learning.

Activities include fire-lighting, shelter building, and survival skills – all while building confidence and making new friends.

Dates: August and September sessions available

Includes: Free healthy meals each day 🍽️

Eligibility: Free for young people aged 12–18 in receipt of free school meals

Help us spread the word! If you work with young people or know someone who might benefit, please share this opportunity.

Book now or find out more:

Bushcraft - Fire, Shelters & more

28/06/2025

*Update*

Further to the instruction in July 2025 email, to suspend the use of Kelly Kettles, pending an accident review. Subsequent to completion of the review following the incident, I am pleased to be able to advise that the restriction is lifted with immediate effect.

Please refer to the latest guidance before using Storm Kettles and ensure that an appropriate Risk Assessment is completed and followed.
https://cumbriascouts.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=760a9d3d6c0ece82d0ea6ea89&id=29b5e96da1&e=59cceaf4e6

We would recommend that if you own an old style Kelly Kettle with a cork that you consider replacing the cork with a plastic whistle.

Thank you for your patience. The safety of our members is paramount.

Regards,

Eddie Ward
Lead Volunteer
Cumbria Scouts

Cumbria Scouts