D of E Bronze Sample Programme

Here are some examples of DofE programmes we have run previously. We can tailor make a walking DofE expedition to anywhere in the UK or Europe. We do not run cycling or horse riding or canoeing expeditions allowing us to specialise in having excellent knowledge and experience of the hiking expeditions we do run.
Dartmoor National Park Expeditions

We have over 20 years experience (each, not combined!) of Dartmoor National Park. It offers an excellent variety of walks and terrain to suit Bronze, Silver and Gold Expeditions which can even be run simultaneously.
Our Dartmoor expeditions can be run from several accommodation centres depending on group sizes and the area we are using for the expedition. We can run training and qualifying expeditions in different areas of the Moors in order to satisfy DofE expedition conditions.
Sample Bronze Practice Weekend

Day 1
Meet at Dartmoor Expedition Centre deep in the South Moors (we meet you at the motorway junction and guide you so you don’t get lost!)
Introduce the course and the area.
Eat delicious home cooked food.
Fun night navigation exercise to get everyone in the spirit!

Day 2
Enjoy home cooked breakfast at Dartmoor Expedition Centre.
Each group sets off from the centre into the Moors with their instructor after group chat.
All groups meet at Hamel Down campsite where they pitch tents for the night.

Day 3
Enjoy (hopefully) breakfast rations at the campsite. Set off via different route as chosen by instructor back to the Expedition Centre.
Meet back at the Expedition Centre for debrief.
Get back on the coach and say good bye to the Centre and all the sheep.

DofE Silver Sample Programme

Here are some examples of DofE programmes we have run previously. We can tailor make a walking DofE expedition to anywhere in the UK or Europe. We do not run cycling or horse riding or canoeing expeditions allowing us to specialise in having excellent knowledge and experience of the hiking expeditions we do run.
Brecon Beacons

The Brecon Beacons are another excellent location being only 1hr from Bristol and featuring stunning landscape with plenty of history and local interest for aims and a variety of terrain lending itself to all levels from Bronze to Gold.
Our Brecons expeditions tend to be based in Crickhowell or Abergavenny on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons national park. There are numerous campsites within striking distance of these towns allowing multiple groups to leave in difference directions. Most routes will take groups either towards Llanthony Abbey and Offa’s Dyke or due north up Grwyney valley.
Sample Silver Practice Weekend

Day 1
Meet at The Old Pandy Inn bunkhouse.
Introduce the course and the area.
Enjoy a meal or BBQ at the Old Pandy Inn.

Day 2
Enjoy breakfast at the inn.
Each group sets off from the bunkhouse up Offa’s Dyke.
All groups meet at Llanthony Abbey campsite that evening.

Day 3
Set off from Llanthony Abbey via different routes to the Little Oasis campsite.
Each group receives further training from their instructor during the expedition.

Day 4
Walk from Little Oasis campsite to Crickhowell via Sugar Load mountain.
Debrief from instructor.
Return home via coach.