Our Gold programme is designed to suit participants in need of a full expedition section but can also be broken down into singular expeditions. Days 1 to 3 cover the training framework and practice expedition. Days 4 to 7 will be the qualifying expedition.

Day 1 – Introductions, kit checks and DofE expedition framework training. In the afternoon teams will learn navigation before completing route planning. Teams camp overnight.
Days 2-3 – Practice expedition. Teams will become remotely supervised with further training as required. Teams camp each night.
Days 4-7 – Qualifying expedition. Teams will be remotely supervised and assessed. Teams camp each night.

Those joining for only the practice expedition must check with the organisers of their qualifying expedition that the terrain will prepare them adequately. Participants opting for the back to back expedition should be aware that the consecutive days of walking will be physically demanding.
Please see below the dates for our 2026 gold open expeditions.

Monday 6th to Sunday 12th April

Saturday 23th to Friday 29th May

Saturday 1st to Friday 7th August

Saturday 22nd to Friday 28th August

For more information about our expeditions please contact [email protected] or see our website.