How it works
Training and Practice expeditions (3 days): covers all aspects of the Silver pre-expedition training framework, including route planning for, and then completing, a two day practice expedition. The cost for this expedition is £195.00.
Qualifying expedition programmes (4 days): includes a day of route planning and pre-expedition checks followed by a three day qualifying expedition assessed by a DofE Accredited Assessor. The cost for this expedition is £245.00
Back-to-Back expedition programmes (6 days): covers all aspects of the Silver pre-expedition training framework, including route planning for your practice expedition (days 2-3), and qualifying expedition (days 4-6). This expedition allows you to complete your Silver expedition section in one go, assessed by a DofE Accredited Assessor. The cost for this expedition is £375.00
Programmes include plenty of time to get to know your team mates and mentoring from your instructor continues throughout so that you always feel supported.
You can view all of our available dates clicking the link below.
Silver Open Expedition Dates
Expedition Locations
We run Open Silver expeditions in both the White Peak and Dark Peak areas of the Peak District, the Chiltern Hills and the Yorkshire Dales. All areas provide great terrain for Silver expeditions and are accessible by both public transport and the motorway networks.
Our Locations
What's Included?
- Comprehensive expedition joining information accessed through your online account - immediate access upon booking and payment;
- All accommodation and camping fees;
- Free use of all group kit: high quality, light weight tents, gas Trangia stoves, team first aid kits, waterproof maps, and group shelters;
- Comprehensive training covering all aspects of the Silver DofE syllabus on Training & Practice Expedition programmes;
- Supervision from qualified instructors throughout;
- DofE Accredited Assessors for Qualifying Expedition programmes.
What Do I Need to Arrange?
- Transport to and from the expedition - full directions and advice provided in your joining information including public transport options;
- Personal equipment - full kit list provided for you and the chance to hire any items that you need from us in advance of your expedition;
- Your expedition food - full details of what you need to bring is included in your joining information. Use your account to purchase any discounted expedition meals that you would like for delivery to you at the beginning of your programme.