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Belfast Activity Centre – Open Expeditions in The Mourne Mountains – Newcastle, Co.Down, N.Ireland

Open Expeditions with BAC - complete your expedition section with people from other centres, Bronze, Silver or Gold. Based in the Mourne Mountains, Co.Down.

Missed your school’s expedition? Join BAC next August and get it done. We’re running Open DofE Expeditions for anyone who needs:
Bronze (Complete Expedition Package)
Silver Practice or Qualifying
Gold Practice or Qualifying

This would be perfect for missed school dates and Direct Gold entrants or anyone who needs a second chance to finish their Award outside their usual centre.

Location: Mourne Mountains, Co. Down
Week commencing 10th August 2026 (exact dates tbc)

Updated Expedition Pricing 2026

  • Bronze – The Complete Package
    Includes full training day and overnight camp, immediately followed by the Bronze Qualifying Expedition.  3 days 2 nights
    £200pp Bronze – Qualifying Expedition Only
    For participants who have completed training elsewhere (evidence required) 2 days 1 night.
    £130pp
  • Silver Practice Expedition
    2 days, 2 nights
    £180pp
  • Silver Qualifying Expedition
    3 days, 2 nights – includes assessor fees
    £360pp
  • Gold Practice Expedition
    2 days, 2 nights
    £180pp
  • Gold Qualifying Expedition
    3 nights, 4 days
    £400pp
Some discounts are available – see the BAC website for further information.

All include:
Pre-expedition training, fully supervised expedition, Group kit + maps + assessor fees, qualified Mountain Leaders & accredited DofE Assessors

Course date:
10th August 2026 - 13th August 2026
Course location:
Newcastle, Co.Down, N.Ireland
Course fee:
£130+
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