DofE Expeditions

Open Silver Expeditions

We have run open expeditions for over 1000 participants, experience where it matters!

Our popular Open Silver Expeditions for individuals and small groups in the Eastern Brecon Beacons.

To support you through your DofE Silver expedition, we provide full expedition training, concise pre-expedition information as well as free use of group equipment including high-quality tents, stoves, group shelters and maps.

 Open Silver Expeditions in 2024 – Bookings Now Open!

Questions/More Information? We would love to hear from you!
Please get in contact with Alix for a friendly chat or pop us an email with your request.

Practice Expedition

Brecon Beacons – East (Abergavenny)

Sunday 11th August – Wednesday 14th August 2024 

£220.00
per person

Assessed Expedition

Brecon Beacons – East (Abergavenny)

Sunday 11th August – Wednesday 14th August 2024 

£220.00
per person

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What’s Included

  • Supervision, training and assessment by qualified, accredited and DBS checked staff.
  • Campsite fees.
  • £10M Public liability Insurance.
  • Route planning assistance and guidance.
  • Our specialised expedition area maps.
  • Group equipment including tents, stoves, fuel and group shelters and maps.

What’s Not Included

  • Food
  • Transport to the expedition venue.
  • Personal equipment.

 

A massive thank you to all of your team for preparing our Gold students on their practice expedition which enabled them to succeed on their qualifying expedition. Not only is it a credit to the individual students, but to your AAP and team who are unequivocally professional and knowledgeable in the outdoor environment.

frequently asked questions

If I book with friends, will we be together in the same group?
Yes!

Simply let us know on your booking form that you are booking with friends (please include their names) or pop us an email after you have booked to give us all the details. It’s really easy.

I don't have a group, can I join you on my own?
Yes!

We welcome individuals to join our ‘open’ expeditions where you will find others who are also joining us as individuals. It is a great way to make friends and share an exciting journey.

We have specialised in running ‘open’ expeditions since 2009 and have helped over 1000 individuals complete their expedition journeys in an friendly and welcoming environment.

Can I join you for just a practice or an assessed expedition?
Yes!

We can help you with a practice expedition or an assessed (qualifying) expedition. When booking your place simply let us know on your booking form whether you will be joining us for practice or assessed or pop us an email – it’s really easy.

If you are joining us for an assessed expedition and you have completed your practice expedition with your school or another organisation we will require evidence from you regarding your practice expedition and this is also really easy to do.

How do I get to & from the expeditions?
Our Open Silver DofE Expeditions are based from Abergavenny in the Eastern Brecon Beacons/Bannau Brycheiniog and are easy to get to by car for drop off and collection.

 

What time do the expeditions start & finish?
Summer Arrival time is 2pm – 2.30pm on the first day of the course.

Summer Departure time is approx. 2.30pm – 3pm on the last day of the course.