South Downs Bronze Practice or Qualifying Expedition 2026

South Downs Open Expeditions Bronze

26-29 May Info
21-24 July Info
26-29 july Info

Combined ‘Back-to-Back’ Practice and Assessed Expedition

1 x training and preparation day
3 x expedition days (including practice day for Bronze)

Cost: £245 + VAT per person

Typical Itinerary Bronze

Day 1 – 10:00 Meet BE staff at campsite (location TBC), pre-brief, navigation refresher, kit allocation and route planning

Day 2 – Practice expedition with a mix of accompanied and unaccompanied walking and camping

Day 3–4 – Assessed expedition with unaccompanied walking and camping

Final Day – Approx. 15:00 finish, kit return and debrief before departure (location TBC)

Includes

Instruction and expedition equipment, including:

  • Rucksack
  • Tent (shared)
  • Trangia gas cooker
  • Gas
  • Map
  • Compass
  • Team first aid kit
  • Emergency phone
  • Training or assessor report
  • Camp fees
  • Expedition guide

Not included

  • Travel
  • Food
  • Personal equipment
  • Waterproofs
  • Footwear
  • Sleeping bag
  • Roll mat
  • Clothing

Travel

Start and end locations are accessible by road. Some start and end locations may be accessible by public transport. Full details provided in the joining information email.

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