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"They have provided inspiring and professional mountain leaders to aid our young people on their Gold DofE expedition. The staff team have been fantastic in supporting and communicating with us in addition to providing ideas to enhance our programme. A first class service".
James Drury - Scarborough 6th Form College
The Adventure Element have taken the workload out of our DofE provision. Their expertise and knowledge makes the whole process really easy to handle. The instructors are great, and their support for our young people is superb. The tracking devices along with the high quality equipment provided makes our lives easier and gives parents a real peace of mind.
Andy Field
Teacher of Computing/DT/Maths - Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith
Your support, knowledge and guidance was fantastic and I definitely would not have survived the week without it! I’m sure it’s not always easy to deal with grumpy and over tired adults, but your time and dedication is really appreciated!
Christie McLennan
Open Expedition Participant - Duke of Edinburgh's Award
"We moved to using The Adventure Element last year for our Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions after meeting with Ben to discuss a bespoke program for our students. This year all three levels are being run through them involving over 150 students. This is a reflection of the enthusiasm from parents and their understanding of how the Awards fit into our larger adventure learning ideals. I was particularly impressed with the planning that they put into the Bronze level which included recruiting local leaders with specific knowledge"
Dr Mark Woodward
DofE Award Manager - The Stephen Perse Foundation
"The ultimate was seeing our students cast aside mobile phones to saw logs and create fires with such enthusiasm! We were supremely well supported by the team throughout and would have no hesitation in returning."
John Jones
Cheltenham College
Search our knowledgebase. Helping you be prepared for your DofE expedition or Challenge Event.
Hear from Alex, our DofE manager, on how the DofE journey could help support young people with their mental health. We see the firsthand positive impact of providing young people with outdoor experiences in the framework of DofE expeditions. With the rise of major depression in teens, the search for the source and solution are hot debate. And rightly so.
When you’re preparing for your Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) expedition, one of the most important pieces of kit you’ll carry is your compass. Whether you’re navigating the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales, the wilds of Snowdonia, or the moors of the Peak District, a reliable compass can make the difference between confidently finding your next checkpoint and wandering in circles! With so many types available, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming... but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a simple guide to help you pick the perfect compass for your DofE journey.