After the phenomenal success of last year’s DofE Yorkshire Dales Challenge, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is inviting teams to take to the Peak District for 2012 and raise money for charity.
Teams of 6 people will take part in a DofE style two day trek in some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside, camping in wild country and testing their skills with a range of sporting challenges.
Participants will camp overnight and hike some 30 miles over two days tackling logistical, orienteering and Olympic-themed challenges including kayaking, archery, athletics, mountain biking and fencing.
Participants will arrive early at the start/finish site at Underbank Outdoor Centre on the edge of the Peak District National Park (less than 15 miles north of Sheffield) on Saturday morning for registration and a briefing before setting off on their hike over the Peak District hills with exciting mental and Olympic-themed team challenges en route. An early start on Sunday morning with a Race-walk style hike and a kayak race across a reservoir to get to the finish line. An exciting end to the challenge!
- Up to 30 miles trekking through wild country and breathtaking scenery.
- Olympic themed challenges could include archery, kayaking, athletics, mountain biking and fencing.
- Mental, logistical and orienteering challenges along the way to test your mettle.
- Sense of personal achievement.
The DofE Challenge 2012 is a great way to develop team building and team bonding. It also makes an interesting alternative weekend for you, your organisation or friends.
To get an idea of what a DofE Adventure Challenge is all about take a look at our challenge photo gallery below.
Dedicated to the personal development of young people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and helping them to become better citizens. This is your chance to challenge yourself whilst supporting a fantastic cause.
- For the DofE Challenge 2012 flyer click here.
- To see a brief itinerary for the weekend click here.
- For more information please click here for our frequently asked questions.
How to take part
To take part we are asking participants to commit to raising £2,012 sponsorship for a team of 6 (including the registration fee). The registration fee for this challenge event is £50 per person.
To register, please complete the registration form and participant agreement below or contact Nicola on 0207 227 9813 or email nicola.oxley@DofE.org.
Registration Form
Participant Agreement
Fundraising
Help is on hand, so don’t worry. We are only a phone call away and the DofE will send you our challenge fundraising pack along with regular e-newsletters containing inspirational fundraising ideas and updates.
Go that extra mile to give young people a better start!
See below for pictures and the results from last year's great event. 30 miles, 2 days, 1 river. South Dales, Yorkshire, September 2011.
Click here to read about the Yorkshire Dales Challenge 2011