Gold DofE Canoe Qualifier Expeditions

Gold DofE Canoe Qualifier Expeditions

From: £350.00

Gold DofE open Qualifier expeditions canoeing – we run multiple trips every year. This consists of four days and three nights of a qualifier expedition run by our fully qualified coaches, instructors and DofE supervisors/assessors.

Gold DofE Canoeing Qualifier Expeditions

Gold DofE open canoeing qualifier expeditions in Scotland. Active run a number of training, practice and qualifying DofE open expeditions in Scotland for Gold DofE candidates throughout the year.  We run open dates for individuals and bespoke packages for school and youth groups.  Active Outdoor Pursuits have over 20 years experience and a proven track record facilitating and supporting groups and individuals achieve The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Our aim as an Approved Activity Provider is to deliver quality, exciting and adventurous expedition training, supervision and assessments throughout Scotland.

2025 Gold DofE Open Canoeing Qualifying Expedition Dates: 

  • July 28th – 31st 2025
  • Aug 18th – 21st 2025
  • Oct 20th – 23rd 2025

We can organise Gold DofE canoeing training, practice expeditions and qualifying expeditions for groups of 4 or more on dates that suit your requirements. So if you don’t see dates on the calendar which work for you, and you have a group of 4 or more, please drop us an email (info@activeoutdoorpursuits.com) or call us on 01540 210 000.

  • Candidates should have appropriate training in a canoe, and they must have completed a practice expedition (also in a canoe).
  • We can provide additional canoe skills training days – contact us to find out more. 
  • Active can also provide Gold DofE Canoe practice expeditions, you can check dates and book places on our website by following this link.
  • Participants should arrive at Cairngorms Adventure Centre by 10:00 on the first day of the expedition. 

We can provide the following group kit if required for your gold DofE open canoeing qualifier expeditions in Scotland:

  • Tents
  • Inflatable camping mats
  • Stoves, cutlery and crockery
  • Dry bags or barrels 
  • Technical & safety kit such as buoyancy aids, paddles & helmets,
  • Canoes
  • Waterproofs and boots

Additional links

Why not check out the DofE website where you can find lots of resources?

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