DofE Open Silver Qualifying Expeditions
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Feeling ready to embark on your DofE Silver Training and Practice Expedition?
You've come to the right place. This Expedition option is held over 4 days / 3 nights, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in learning outdoor skills and gaining confidence.
4 days
3 nights
£290 inc. VAT
Overview
Our DofE Silver Qualifying Expedition programmes are delivered by a friendly and qualified team of instructors that we have proudly worked with for many years. You're in safe hands and can focus on enjoying your surroundings and learning new skills.
From the Lake District to the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales, you have the opportunity to take the next step in your DofE journey exploring some breathtaking routes.
Itinerary - Day by Day
4-days includes:
1-day / 1-night Kit Checks / Route Planning
3-days / 2-nights Qualifying Expedition
To view the full itinerary, expand this panel:
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Locations
Lake District
Start: Pooley Bridge, Penrith
Finish: Pooley Bridge, Penrith
Yorkshire Dales
Start: Austwick, Near Settle
Finish: Settle
Peak District
Start: Bamford, Hope
Finish: Bamford, Hope
- Full joining information will be emailed on booking.
- Locations are chosen for their ease of access by car and public transport.
- Practice and Qualifying Expeditions should ideally take place in different locations. i.e. Practice in the Peak District and a Qualifying in the Lake District.
Our Services
- Indoor training facility. Offering a great area for training and preparations, regardless of the weather.
- Comprehensive training. Covering all aspects of the DofE syllabus.
- Supervision by highly qualified staff. Ensuring your safety throughout the expedition.
- Personalised Report. Highlighting areas of improvement, recommendations and achievements during the expedition process.
You Will Need to Arrange
Our DofE Open Silver Qualifying Expedition covers almost everything. However, we do require some input and organisation from yourself.
- Transport Our expedition locations are chosen for their ease of access via public transport. Personal vehicles can be left in a location close to the finish point of your expedition.
- Personal clothing and equipment.You will need to supply your own clothing, rucksack, boots and sleeping equipment. A full kit list will be sent at the time of booking. Extra clothing/food can be brought along in a 'spares bag', This will either be stored in a vehicle or at our stores, and you will have access to this in the evening of Day 3, allowing you to repack your main pack.
- Food Participants will need to bring enough food for the whole expedition. However, there will be an opportunity to restock between to the practice and qualifying expedition. We have teamed up with basecampfoods.com who have a large selection of meals to choose from. Basecamp Food are kindly offering a 10% discount to all participants.
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£290 inc. VAT
