South Wales Silver Practice or Qualifying Expedition 2026

Peak District or South Wales Expedition Silver

13-17 July Info

Silver practice or qualifying expedition

1 x travel/acclimatisation and preparation day
1 x navigation refresher day
4 x expedition days

Cost: £299 + VAT per person

DofE

Typical Itinerary (Peak District)

Day 1 – 13:00 Meet BE staff at station or campsite (location TBC), pre-brief, navigation refresher, kit allocation and planning

Day 2–5 – Practice or assessed expedition with a mix of accompanied and unaccompanied walking and camping

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

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

Train travel will be possible for the start and end point of this expedition. Full details provided in the information pack.

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