We are thrilled to announce our 2026 / 2027 Duke of Edinburgh Award Walking Expedition dates! Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey filled with adventure and personal growth?

Our open events are available for individuals or groups to book on to. Team sizes will be 4-7 people, we have a minimum requirement of 5 people booked on for the expedition to take place.

We provide Tents, Stoves, Fuel, Emergency Equipment, Map & Compass as standard for all of our expeditions. Alongside our professional instruction and supervision We do have some additional kit available on request.

Two Amazing Options!

1. Training & Practice Expedition. Perfect for those starting their Duke of Edinburgh journey with us.

Bronze - Training & Practice

Further dates to come in 2027

Bronze offer - book both Training / Practice & Qualifier at the same time for £300.

Silver - Training & Practice

Saturday 17th - Tuesday 20th July 2027 Yorkshire Dales (Skipton to Malham) £300

Gold - Training & Practice

Sunday 11 - Tuesday 13 October 2026 Lake District (Keswick) £225

Saturday 24 - Monday 26 October 2026 Lake District (Keswick) £225

Friday 26 - Monday 29 March 2027 Lake District (Keswick) £300

Saturday 10 - Tuesday 13 April 2027 Lake District (Keswick) £300

Saturday 29 May - Tuesday 1 June 2027 Lake District (Keswick) £300

Saturday 31 July - Tuesday 3 August 2027 Lake District (Keswick) £300

Saturday 14 - Tuesday 17 August 2027 Lake District (Keswick) £300

Saturday 28 - Tuesday 31 August 2027 Lake District (Keswick) £300

2. Qualifying Expedition: This can follow after completion of our Training & Practice or it can be ideal for those signed off on eDofE as ready to take on the qualifying journey challenge!

Bronze - Qualifying

These can be booked as an Extended Practice option if the dates suit you better - you will need to attend for the whole expedition.

Oct 2 19:30 - Oct 4 16:00 (ish) Chiltern Hills £175

Silver - Qualifying

These can be booked as an Extended Practice option if the dates suit you better - you will need to attend for the whole expedition.

Wednesday 21st - Saturday 24th July Yorkshire Dales (Malham to Ribblehead) £300

Gold - Qualifying

These can be booked as an Extended Practice option if the dates suit you better - you will need to attend for the whole expedition.

Friday 4 - Tuesday 8 September 2026 Lake District (Keswick) £375

Wednesday 14 - Sunday 18 October 2026 Lake District (Keswick)£375

Tuesday 27 - Saturday 31 October 2026 Lake District (Keswick) £375

Tuesday 30 March – Saturday 3 April 2027 Lake District (Keswick) £375

Wednesday 14 – Sunday 18 April 2027 Lake District (Keswick) £375

Wednesday 2 – Sunday 6 June 2027 Lake District (Keswick) £375

Wednesday 4 – Sunday 8 August 2027 Lake District (Keswick)£375

Wednesday 18 – Sunday 22 August 2027 Lake District (Keswick)£375

Wednesday 1 – Sunday 5 September 2027 Lake District (Keswick) £375

Monday 6 – Friday 10 September 2027 Lake District (Keswick) £375

There are bursaries of 10 - 50% discount available for those who would find the price prohibitive. We also have kit available for loan - contact us for details.

Get in touch to discuss any further options.

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