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


