Gold DofE Expeditions in the Peak District

Achieve your Gold Award with expert guidance and a supportive team!

Looking to complete your Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award? Whether you’re joining with friends or signing up solo, our expertly guided expeditions are designed to help you succeed and enjoy every step of the journey.

  • Flexibility: "Join as a group or we’ll match you with like-minded adventurers to form a supportive team."

  • Dual Expeditions:
    "We offer both practice and qualifier expeditions in the beautiful Peak District, tailored to meet your needs."

  • Affordable Pricing:
    "Each expedition costs just £250, covering training, camping fees, assessment, and expert support."

Gold DofE Expedition

✅ Professional Guidance: Delivered by DBS-checked mountain leaders.

✅ Expedition Training & Assessment – You'll test your navigation, teamwork, and campcraft skills in stunning terrain. 🗺🎒

✅ Expert Guidance – Led by experienced Mountain Leaders, you'll develop key outdoor skills, from route planning to wild camping. 🏕🔥

✅ Varied Terrain – Expect a mix of valley trails, ridges, and open moorland, ensuring a challenging but rewarding experience. 🚶‍♂️🌄

✅ Self-Sufficiency – Work in your team to be fully self-supported, carrying your kit and planning your days. 💪🎒

✅ Practice or Qualifier – This expedition can be used as either a practice or final qualifier, depending on your needs. 🗺🎒

✅ Training Day – Day 1 will be a dedicated training day for those completing their practice expedition, ensuring you're fully prepared before heading into the hills. 💪🏕

✅ Varied Terrain & Stunning Views – Navigate through the dramatic landscapes of the Dark Peak, from gritstone edges to deep valleys, testing your endurance and skills. 📸🏞

Gold DofE Expedition July

🏕 Gold DofE Residential

Edale Valley 🏕 £250 £200

📅12th - 15th July

Join us for a challenging and rewarding Gold DofE Residential in the heart of the Peak District National Park! 🌿⛰

✅ Unforgettable Views – From Mam Tor to Kinder Scout, Edale offers some of the best hiking scenery in the UK! 📸🏞

Gold DofE Expedition August

🏕 Gold DofE Expedition

Dark Peak 🏕 £250 £200

📅 25th – 28th August

Take on a challenging and rewarding Gold DofE Expedition in the rugged Dark Peak! 🌿⛰

🏕 Accommodation & Logistics:

  • Camping throughout – get ready for some wild nights under the stars! ✨⛺

  • Food & cooking – Bring your own supplies or cook as a team using lightweight stoves. 🍲🔥

  • Kit & Equipment – A full kit list will be provided, including details on essential gear. 🎒

  • 🥾All Expeditions are run by highly qualified staff, who have been DBS checked for your peace of mind, and come with over 15 years experience working with young people in the outdoors.

  • We aim for the lowest expedition costs possible to allow as many young people to access the outdoors as possible and include training, safety, route planning, assessment and camping costs.

If you would also like to include Equipment rentals and Food, checkout our Add-on packages.

Camping Add Ons

Add-Ons

Breakfast and Lunches included - £20

Evening meals - £30

Tents and Trangias (cooking system) - £30

FAQ

  • Answer: No, you don’t need a group to participate. If you’re joining solo, we’ll match you with like-minded adventurers to form a supportive team.

  • Answer: The cost of £250 per expedition includes expert-led training, assessment, route planning, camping fees and support from DBS-checked mountain leaders. All you need to bring is your personal gear and food.

  • Answer: Our expeditions take place in the beautiful Peak District, offering stunning scenery and a range of terrains to challenge and inspire you.

  • Answer: You’ll need personal hiking gear, including boots, waterproofs, a backpack, and a sleeping bag. We’ll provide you with a full kit list upon booking.

  • Answer: The practice expedition focuses on building your skills, teamwork, and navigation. The qualifier expedition is where you’ll showcase your abilities during a supported assessment week.

  • Answer: Yes! All our expeditions are led by experienced, DBS-checked mountain leaders who prioritize your safety while creating a supportive and enjoyable experience.

  • Answer: Safety is our top priority. If weather conditions become unsafe, we’ll adjust the route or schedule as needed. Our mountain leaders are trained to handle these situations and ensure everyone’s well-being.

  • Answer: Yes, parents or guardians can reach out to our team in case of emergencies. We’ll provide a contact number prior to the expedition for peace of mind.