We are thrilled to announce our 2026 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

More dates to come

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

Silver - Training & Practice

Jul 18 10:30 - Jul 20 16:00 (ish) Yorkshire Dales £225

Gold - Training & Practice

May 23 10:30 - May 26 16:00 (ish) Lake District £225

Aug 1 10:30 - Aug 3 16:00 (ish) Lake District £225

Oct 24 10:30 - Oct 26 16:00 (ish) Dartmoor £225

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 a Training & Practice option if the dates suit you better - you will need to attend for the whole expedition.

Apr 18 10:00 - Apr 19 16:00 (ish) North Cumbria £200

Silver - Qualifying

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

Jul 21 10:30 - Jul 24 16:00 (ish) Yorkshire Dales £300

Gold - Qualifying

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

April 8 10:30 - April 12 16:00 (ish) Lake District £375

May 26 10:30 - May 30 16:00 (ish) Lake District £375

Jun 8 10:30 - Jun 12 16:00 (ish) Isle of Arran £375

Aug 4 10:30 - Aug 8 16:00 (ish) Lake District £375

Sept 4 10:30 - Sept 8 16:00 (ish) Lake District £375 (Age 18+)

Oct 27 10:30 - Oct 31 16:00 (ish) Dartmoor £375

Whilst those aged 18+ are welcome on all of our expeditions - the Sept 4-8 has been requested as an 18+ only expedition.

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.

If you have any questions or want to sign up to our mailing list - Hello@bikehikeandpaddle.co.uk