Open Gold DofE Expedition packages - what can we offer?

You are nearing the end of your Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) journey. Completing the Gold Award Expedition will bring a huge sense of achievement! 

Whether you’re joining alone or with friends, our Open Gold programmes will develop teamwork, build your confidence, give you responsibility and enable you to learn many new skills in an outdoor environment.   

How do our Open Gold Expeditions work?

Participants on Open Expeditions often don’t know each other, so we will create the groups in which you will work to complete your Gold Award Expeditions - a great way to meet new people and form lasting friendships. 

As part of the programme, all participants will complete a period of training, followed by a Practice and then a Qualifying Expedition. 

Our DofE Open Gold Expedition programmes include: 

  • Training / Refresher 
  • Practice Expedition 
  • Qualifying Expedition 

You have the option to book individual elements or complete the full Expedition experience with us, the choice is yours.  

Need more details about our Open Gold Expeditions? Get in touch!

We're here to chat things through and help answer any questions, put your mind at rest and provide all the information you need.  

We not only deliver Open Gold DofE Expeditions, but also Silver, both Practice and Qualifying.

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DofE expedition group working together as a team to look at the maps and work out the route
The Adventure Element DofE instructor waiting for his group to arrive, looking out over the mountains with his group in the distance
Four young people on their DofE expedition, walking with their rucksacks and map

Incredible DofE Gold Expedition locations

Our Open DofE Expeditions are delivered in some of the best locations in the UK. Chosen for their suitability to fulfil the requirements of the Award as well as ease of access by car and public transport.

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We're here for you

We understand that meeting new people can feel scary, especially spending a week with them and sharing a tent.  One of the best ways to build long-lasting friendships is through shared challenges and achievements.   

Our friendly instructors will always be available throughout your expedition to help you feel confident and supported.

We're with you every step of the way, making sure you feel welcome and part of the group right from the start.   

Before you even book your place, we’re here to help and answer any questions you have. Once your booking is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with all of your joining instructions along with a helpful booklet, DofE Guidance for Participants, Parents and Guardians.

Find out more about our Open DofE Practice and Qualifying Expedition programmes.

Gold Practice Gold Qualifying  See our FAQs

Duke of Edinburgh expedition group working as a team on the navigation
DofE expedition group celebrating in the outdoors
Young team of 6 students on their DofE expedition in cloudy weather

What group equipment is available to use?

Preparing for a Duke of Edinburgh Expedition can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to the kit list. Included as standard with our Expedition programmes is the use of our high quality, Expedition-approved equipment.

  • Tents (2 & 3 person)
  • Stoves & fuel 
  • Pans
  • First aid kits 
  • Maps and map cases
  • Group shelters 
  • Coloured rucksack covers 
  • Spare rucksacks and other kit also available 
DofE group in the hills with their coloured rucksack covers
DofE participant in the hills smiling with her walking poles
Duke of Edinburgh tents pitched at the bottom of a hill

Just want to talk? Get in touch, give us a ring, send us an email

We know that planning a DofE Expedition is an important, and often complicated, job.  We're here to chat things through, as much as you need, and help answer all your questions.  

We not only deliver Open Gold DofE Expeditions, but also Silver, both Practice and Qualifying.

Get in touch

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