The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
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Silver Expeditions
Active are an approved Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) provider for training, practice expeditions and qualifying expeditions in Scotland. We run Silver DofE open expeditions for small groups and bespoke packages for school and youth groups.
We offer canoeing, kayaking, walking, mountain biking and stand-up paddleboarding expeditions for groups of 4 or more.
Silver Expeditions
What we Provide
Equipment
What does it entail
Available Dates
Silver Expeditions
- Come and join one of our fantastic Silver DofE practice and qualifying expeditions in Scotland. We welcome bookings for groups of 4 or more.
- All of our Silver DofE expeditions are supervised and assessed by our team of professional, qualified instructors.
- Your group should arrive at Cairngorms Adventure Centre by 11:00 on day 1 and will finish by 16:00 on the last day.
- For 2022, we are running back-to-back Silver DofE practice and qualifying expeditions.
- To book onto these expeditions, everyone in the group must be registered for DofE and have a DofE ID number.
- We also offer skills training days. Contact us for more details.
What we Provide
What Do We Provide?
- Pre-Silver DofE Expedition planning and advice.
- Expedition equipment (if required).
- We are an Approved DofE Provider with accredited supervisors and assessors for both practice and qualifying expeditions.
- Transport from our outdoor centre to the expedition start point and transport back at the end of the expedition.
- Additional skills training days prior to the expeditions (please contact us for further details and prices).
Equipment
Equipment That we can Provide
We can provide the following group kit if required for your Silver DofE open expeditions in Scotland:
- Tents
- Inflatable camping mats
- Stoves, cutlery and crockery
- Expedition rucksacks or dry bags (dependent on mode of travel)
- Group first aid kits
- Maps
- Technical & safety kit such as buoyancy aids & helmets (dependent on mode of travel)
- Waterproofs and boots
Detailed kit lists:
What does it entail
What Does It Cost?
- Training and practice Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) expeditions in Scotland – this expedition involves one training day followed immediately by a two day and two night practice expedition in your chosen mode of transport (walk, sea kayak, bike or canoe). All 3 nights will be wild camping.
- Silver qualifying expeditions in Scotland – three days and two nights in your chosen mode of transport. Full supervision and assessment will be provided throughout the journey and a final report given in accordance with DofE guidelines.
- The training / practice expedition and qualifying expedition can be booked back to back with one rest day in-between. If you book both the practice and qualifying expeditions.
Available Dates
2022 Dates
The following dates are available to book for groups of 4 or more. You can book onto any of these, but for 2022 they can also be booked back to back. There will be a rest day in between and you will stay at Cairngorms Adventure Centre for a night when the practice expedition concludes, and a second night on the rest day before you begin your qualifying expedition. If you would like to book, or if none of these dates are suitable for you, please contact us on 01540 210 000 or to discuss availability.
Training & Practice | Sea Kayak, Canoe, Walk, Mountain Bike or SUP | July 23rd – 25th 2022 |
Qualifying | Sea Kayak, Canoe, Walk, Mountain Bike or SUP | July 27th – 29th 2022 |
Training & Practice | Sea Kayak, Canoe, Walk, Mountain Bike or SUP | Aug 13th – 15th 2022 |
Qualifying | Sea Kayak, Canoe, Walk, Mountain Bike or SUP | Aug 17th – 19th 2022 |
Training & Practice | Sea Kayak, Canoe, Walk, Mountain Bike or SUP | Aug 27th – 29th 2022 |
Qualifying | Sea Kayak, Canoe, Walk, Mountain Bike or SUP | Aug 31st – Sep 2nd 2022 |
Training & Practice | Sea Kayak, Canoe, Walk, Mountain Bike or SUP | Oct 15th – 17th 2022 |
Qualifying | Sea Kayak, Canoe, Walk, Mountain Bike or SUP | Oct 19th – 21nd 2022 |
Have a Look at all the Options below
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Silver DofE Canoe Qualifier Expeditions
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Silver DofE SUP Qualifier Expeditions
From: £235.00 -
Silver DofE Canoe Training & Practice Expeditions
From: £235.00 -
Silver DofE SUP Training & Practice Expeditions
From: £235.00 -
Silver DofE Sea Kayaking Qualifier Expeditions
From: £235.00 -
Silver DofE Sea Kayaking Training & Practice Expeditions
From: £235.00 -
Silver DofE Walking Qualifier Expeditions
From: £235.00 -
Silver DofE Walking Training & Practice Expeditions
From: £235.00 -
Silver DofE Mountain Biking Qualifier Expeditions
From: £235.00