DofE Gold Expeditions In Scotland

General Information

• We are happy to provide and organise Gold DofE training, practice journeys and qualifying expeditions in Scotland for groups of 4 or more on dates that suit your requirements.
• Additional skills training days in open canoe, sea kayak, mountain bike or navigation skills are available at a cost of £59 per day. Group discounts available (please ask).
• Qualifying expeditions should be booked no less than 4 weeks before your expedition start date, to allow time to process green forms.
• Candidates must have prior experience in their chosen mode of transport. Active can provide this training in canoes or sea kayaks if required.
• Please note that you are expected to arrive at the Cairngorms Adventure Centre the night before your DofE expedition course starts.  This overnight stay is included in the course price on a self-catered basis.

What Do We Provide?

• Pre-gold DofE Expedition trip information and advice on routes, camp sites anywhere in Scotland, access information, kit lists etc.
• Self catering centre accommodation.
• Group equipment (see below).
• We are an Approved DofE provider with accredited supervisors and assessors for the practice and qualifying expeditions.
• Additional skills training days prior to qualifying journeys (please ask).

Equipment

We can provide the following group kit if required for your Gold DofE 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 & compasses
• Technical & safety kit such as buoyancy aids & helmets (dependent on mode of travel)
• Waterproofs and boots

Detailed kit lists:

• Walking kit list.
• Sea kayaking kit list.
• Canoeing kit list.
• Mountain biking kit list.

Additional Options

• Expedition meals from £16 per day; breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Vango Stratos 350 sleeping bag: £35

What Does It Cost?

• Training and practice expedition in Scotland, in your chosen mode of travel. This is a 4 day and 4 night package. Two nights will be camping with two nights Self Catered at Cairngorms Adventure Centre. We provide 1 day of skills training & preparation followed by a 3 day practice expedition. Cost £289.00.
• Qualifying expedition. This is a 4 day and 4 night Gold DofE qualifying expedition package in Scotland. Three nights will be spent camping on the expedition with your arrival night at the Cairngorms Adventure Centre. Expeditions take place in the Cairngorms National Park and throughout Scotland. Cost £289.00.
• The training / practice expedition and qualifying expedition can be booked back to back with one rest day in-between.  The night of your rest day will be spent at Cairngorms Adventure Centre. 

2021 Dates