Welcome to Ingleborough

The Scout Association is the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation, changing lives by offering 6 to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities. Scouting has inspired generations and currently helps half a million young people step up, speak up and gain the skills they need to succeed in life. We are doers, give-it-a-go-ers and everyone is welcome.

Ingleborough District is one of 12 Scout Districts in North Yorkshire, the largest Scout County in England. It covers 450 square miles of Dales countryside and has two Scout Groups with District Explorer Scout Units based in Ingleton and Settle, as well as a Young Leader Unit for 14-18 years olds, which operates across the whole District.

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Battle of the Dam Builders

August 5, 2026

Castleberg Cubs ventured out to Long Preston beck for an evening…

Scouts Run Ingleton Gala Café

July 12, 2026

Ingleton Scouts are looking forward to serving visitors with…

Cakes for the Ingleton Gala

July 7, 2026

Can you help? Cakes would be wonderful but, if you've not time…

Squirrel Scouts

The Scout Association has recently undertaken several pilot projects with 4-5 years olds so Squirrel Dreys can now be opened. If you are interested either for your children or as an adult helper, please contact us.

Beaver Scouts

Beaver Scouts is the youngest section of the Scouting family and is open to all young people aged 6 – 8 years old.

Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts is the second section of the Scouting family and is for young people between the ages of 8 and 10½.

Scouts

Scouts is the third section of the Scouting family and is for young people usually aged between 10½ and 14 years.

Explorer Scouts

Explorer Scouts is the fourth section of the Scouting family and is for young people, usually aged between 14 and 18 years old.

Scout Network

Scout Network is the fifth section of the Scouting family and is open to anyone who is 18 to 25 and still wants to enjoy Scouting.

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Testimonials

“I feel immense pride being associated with the Scouts. If I do nothing else with my life I will feel amazingly honoured that I’ve held this post.”

Bear Grylls, Chief Scout

“Scouts got me away from the desk, got me doing useful, fun and exciting things, thinking back it taught me more things than school ever did. Great fun, great adventures. Lots of outdoor activities which I love. Experience of leadership. Never could learn how to tie a knot though!”

Richard Branson, Entrepreneur

“I remember my time as a Wolf Cub very well indeed. We learned a lot of useful things and had a great deal of fun.”

David Attenborough, Broadcaster

“I was one of the first females in our Cub Scout Pack. It led to a love of the outdoors and really grew my confidence. The confidence that you gain through Scouting is something that you just can’t buy.”

Helen Glover, Olympic Gold medallist