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Expedition Assessment Fees

At the beginning of 2009 we announced that we would be introducing a new charging structure for expedition teams whose assessment is carried out by one of our Expedition Assessor Networks (previously Wild Country Panels). These charges have now come into effect, with a charge per team (not per person or per centre). A Bronze Team will pay £30, Silver Team £45 and a Gold Team £60. The charging structure reflects the amount of time and costs associated with assessment and administration at each DofE level.

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Expedition Areas Contact Details

It is a DofE requirement that all expeditions in Wild Country are notified at least six weeks in advance (using the Green expedition notification form available here and through all Operating Authorities) to the appropriate Expedition Co-ordinator, or four weeks if no Assessor is required. A copy should also be sent to your Operating Authority. It is stressed that these are MINIMUM time requirements and that the maximum advance notice should be given to allow time for postage, suggested changes and so on.
 
 
 
Expedition Area contact details


ENGLAND
Cumbria (20) (Lake District)
Contact: Kevin Rodgers, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, 2nd Floor, 20 Mathew Street, LIVERPOOL L2 6RE T: 0151 231 6222 F: 0151 236 6316 E: kevin.rodgers@DofE.org
Dartmoor (30)
Robert Steemson. 3 Drewsmead, Ilsington, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9RG.
T: 01364 661202 (after 5.30pm only) E: dexpsec@dartmoor-npa.gov.uk MORE INFO
Durham Dales & High Pennines (22) (Teesdale, Weardale, Allendale and West to Cross Fell)
Clive Riches, 16 Byrnes Close, Plumpton, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9PE
Tel: 01768 894404
E: CNR@cnriches.freeserve.co.uk MORE INFO
Exmoor & Quantock (31)
Phil and Kathy Royle, Little Bray Cottage, Brayford, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 7QG.
T: 01598 710418 E: exmoor@DofE.org MORE INFO
Isle of Man (19)
Neil Young, 3 Homefield Park, Ballasalla, Isle of Man IM9 2EL.
T: 01624 823110 M: 07624 495598 E: nyoung@manx.net MORE INFO
Peak District (26)
Alan F Jones, Peak District Expedition Co-ordinator, Peak Assessor Network, Losehill Hall, National Park Learning and Environmental Conference Centre, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WB

M: 07855815320,E: peakdistrict@DofE.org, T: 01433 620373, F: 01433 620346  MORE INFO
When you are expeditioning in normal country (not Wild Country), i.e. the White Peak, please use the Red Form available here

Severn & Wye Ian Scott, Severn and Wye Panel, PO BOX 8553, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 9YJ.
T: 01509 650 311 E: swpanel@DofE.org MORE INFO
For all expeditions on the Rivers Severn and Wye at any DofE level.
Cheviots (21) (Cheviot Hills, Border Forests)
Mike Allport, Keld, 4 Ryecoft Park, Wooler, Northumberland NE71 6AS.
T: 01668 281249 E: mikeallport@waitrose.com MORE INFO
North York Moors (25) (North York Moors and Cleveland Hills)
The DofE, c/o North Yorkshire Youth, The Granary Offices, Manor House Farm, Newsham, THIRSK YO7 4DJ.
T: 01845 587932 E: northyorkmoors@btconnect.com MORE INFO
Yorkshire Dales/Pennines (23) (A66 Stainmore to M6/South Pennines)
Sheila Good, The Ghyll, Arkletown, Arkengarthdale, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL11 6EU.
T: 01748 884353 F: 01748 884015 E: sheila@theghyll.co.uk
MORE INFO
 

SCOTLAND
Please note that if you are sending green forms and routes to Scottish Expedition Areas for notification only, only one set of paperwork is required. If you require an assessor two sets are needed
Caithness & Sutherland (2)
Willie Marshall, 11 Rockwell Crescent, Thurso KW 14 7PL
T: 01847 894237
E: AssyntWillie@aol.com MORE INFO
Ross and Cromarty (3)
David Mack, Rosebank, Ankerville Street, Tain IV19 1BH
T: 01862 893504 E: davidmack@btconnect.com MORE INFO
Galloway Hills (13)
Brian Wilson, 30 Clune Drive, Prestwick, Ayrshire KA9 1BP
Tel: 01292 475073 E: bbwilson@supanet.com MORE INFO
Grampian & Cairngorm (8)
Sheila Robertson, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Adventure Aberdeen, Fairley Road, Kingswells, Aberdeen AB15 8PZ, Tel 01224 270995 Home F: 01224 346196 E: srobertson@aberdeencity.gov.uk or cairngormpanel@ukonline.co.uk MORE INFO
Inverness (5)
Kath Mitchell, Woodside, Mount Eagle, Culbokie, Dingwall, IV7 8GY
T: 01463811398 E: kathmitchell21@aol.com MORE INFO
Isle of Arran (12)
Iain Frame, Carwinshoch, 29 Alma Park, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8AT,
01770 302623, doearran@hotmail.com MORE INFO
Isle of Mull (6)
Eric Duddridge, 19 Pladda Way, Helensburgh G84 9SE
T: 01436 671257 E: eduddridge@tiscali.co.uk MORE INFO
Lochaber & District (7)
Andrew Bootman, Sealladh na Coille, Achnabobane, Spean Bridge PH34 4EX
T: 01397 712885 E: andrew@bootman.org MORE INFO

Lomond & Argyll (11)
Eric Duddridge, 19 Pladda Way, Helensburgh G84 9SE
T: 01436 671257 E: lomondargyllpanel@googlemail.com  MORE INFO

Lowther Hills (14)
Jim Smyth, 25 Aquila Way, Carluke, South Lanarkshire, ML8 5TT
T: 01555 750294 E: jim.smyth@yls.org.uk MORE INFO
Scottish Borders (15)
Alex Cumming, Thain House , 226 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2BP
T 0131 343 0920 E scotland@dofe.org MORE INFO
Skye & Lochalsh (4) 
Kath Mitchell, Woodside, Mount Eagle, Culbokie, Dingwall, IV7 8GY
T: 01463811398 E: kathmitchell21@aol.com  MORE INFO
(Please be aware that there are limited Assessors on Skye and therefore we cannot guarantee an Assessor to support Expeditions.)
Tayside (9)
For Bronze expedition notifications:
Jim Murray, The DofE, Kincarrathie House Drive, Perth, PH2 7HX
T: 01738627 455 E: DofEdoocot@aol.com MORE INFO
For Silver expedition notifications and requests for assessment:
Rob McDermott, An Teallach, New Fowlis, Creiff, PH7 3NH
E: cruiblodge@hotmail.com  MORE INFO
For Gold expedition notifications and assessments:
Steve Norris, 23 Corsie Avenue, PERTH PH2 7BS
T: 01738 625649 E: E: doe.norris@blueyonder.co.uk MORE INFO
Trossachs & Crianlarich (10)
Brian Broatch, 9 Stirling Street, Tillycoultry, Clackmannanshire FK13 6EA
T: 01259 751390 E: trossachspanel@hotmail.co.uk MORE INFO
Western Isles (1)
Donald Maclean, Lewis Sports Centre, Springfield Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS1 2PZ
T (work): 01851 709196 MORE INFO


WALES
Beacons (29)
Robert Clapham , The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Oak House, 12 The Bulwark, Brecon Powys. LD3 7AD
T: 01874 623086 (answer phone outside 9-5) E: katie.james@DofE.org MORE INFO
Mid Wales (28) Aled Davies, Mid Wales Expedition Assessor Service Co-ordinator, C/o DofE Wales, Oak House, 12 The Bulwark, Brecon, Powys LD3 7AD. Email: mweas@expeditionswales.co.uk Phone: 07791 739025 or 01874 623086 (during normal office hours) MORE INFO

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Snowdonia (27)
The Snowdonia Expedition Assessment Service, Plas Y Brenin,
Capel Curig LL24 OET
T: 01690 720214 (answer phone outside 9-5) E: dofeexpeditions@pyb.co.uk MORE INFO


NORTHERN IRELAND
Mournes (18)
Trevor Quinn, Senior Warden, Ardnabannon Outdoor Education Centre, 3 Ardnabannon Road, Castlewellan, County Down BT31 9EN
T: 028 4377 8555 F: 028 4377 8792 E: Trevor.quinn@seelb.org.uk 
North Antrim Hills/Antrim Plateau (17)
Brian Dillon, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Magherafelt Area Youth Office
“The Bungalow”, Coleraine High School, Lodge Road, Coleraine BT52 1LZ, Co Londonderry. T : 028 703 52279, F : 028 703 21157 E: brian.dillon@neelb.org.uk MORE INFO
Sperrin Mountains (16) (also Co. Fermanagh and Co. Donegal)
Ronnie Russell, 1 Hospital Road, Omagh, Co. Tyrone BT79 0AW
T: 028 82411488 E: Ronnie_Russell@welbni.org MORE INFO
BELB
Tom Liddy, 40 Academy Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 2NQ
T: 028 90564296 E: tliddy@belb.co.uk MORE INFO


NON WILD COUNTRY EXPEDITION AREAS
Forest of Dean - (suitable for Bronze and Silver Expeditions and Gold expeditions for those with mobility issues as there are footpaths/tracks suitable for wheelchairs).
Sally Harvey, Glanteifi, Cellan, Lampeter SA48 8HU, Tel: 07799 052131 glanteifi.sally@btinternet.com MORE INFO
New Forest
Liz Drake, 99 Langdown Road, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6ER
T: 02380 815254 E: newforestpanel@supanet.com MORE INFO

 

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