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Walking & canoeing DofE expeditions

Fair Ways Outdoor Adventures is an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) and is licenced to provide the DofE Expedition section at all levels.

We are pleased to offer Bronze, Silver and Gold Expeditions programmes across the UK, on foot or by canoe at Gold. Regardless of your group size we will work with your organisation to successfully deliver this section of the award.

Our fully managed expeditions run at a variety of locations, and our programmes include; pre-expedition presentation, training days, expeditions supervised by nationally qualified and experienced instructors, campsites, use of all equipment (excluding personal equipment), detailed itineraries and programmes, dedicated coordinator.

Bronze walking expedition programme

Our Bronze programme is delivered in 5 days during which participants will be trained and prepared to undertake an expedition on local terrain that might feel familiar to participants:

  • 1 Day Training Day - The training day is delivered at your premises by our experienced instructors. Groups will take part in a series of practical sessions to prepare them for the expeditions. This day can be added to the Training expedition below.

  • 2 Day Training Expedition - Over two days the groups will undertake a period of practical training led by our instructors to ensure they reach the standard required for the Qualifying Expedition.

  • 2 Day Qualifying Expedition - A period of remotely supervised journeying, where the participants will be assessed on their navigation and campcraft skills by an accredited assessor.

    • Silver walking expedition programme

    Groups will be required to develop more advanced navigation skills as they embark on an expedition in terrain that is increasingly wilder than Bronze. In doing so, participants will increase their self-reliance and self-confidence. Our Silver programme is delivered over 7 days.

  • 1 Day Preparation and Training Day - The training day is delivered at your premises by our experienced instructors during which, groups will review and develop existing skills and plan their practice expedition.

  • 3 Day Training and Practice Expedition - Groups will receive practical training from our instructors before embarking on a two-day practice expedition, putting their skills into practice.

  • 3 Day Qualifying Expedition - A period of remotely supervised journeying overseen by our instructors, during which participants will be assessed by an accredited assessor.

    • Gold walking expedition programme

    Our Gold programme is delivered in 11 days, during which participants will embark on inspiring journeys through the wilds of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. The training and practice provided will culminate in groups applying the skills acquired to complete a self-reliant four day expedition.

  • 1 Day Preparation / Training Day at your premises - Groups will review and develop skills they may already have obtained and prepare for their expeditions.

  • 5 Day Practice Expedition - Groups will embark on a 2-day 2-night practice expedition in the Welsh mountains. Here they will show their supervisor the skills they have developed for them to progress on to their qualifying expedition.

  • 5 Day Qualifying Expedition - After a day of preparation and route review, groups will undertake a remotely supervised journey in the Welsh mountains, where participants will be assessed on their navigation and campcraft skills by an accredited assessor.

    • Gold canoe expedition programme

    In this twelve-day programme participants will learn the skills required to safely explore two of our great waterways, the River Wye and the River Severn.

  • 1 Day Preparation / Training Day - The training day is delivered at your premises and will explore the additional skills and knowledge required to undertake an expedition by canoe.

  • 6 Day Training & Practice Expedition - Groups will undertake a comprehensive canoe and water safety training programme before embarking on a closely supervised 2-day 2-night practice expedition. This expedition can be split into two parts, over 2 days (for which the Thames can be used) followed by 4 days.

  • 5 Day Qualifying Expedition - After a day of preparation and route review, groups will undertake a remotely supervised four-day expedition during which their skills will be assessed.