THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD

GOLD EXPEDITION

Registration for the planning, training for and doing a 4 day (3 night) qualifying Gold expedition.

What counts for your Gold Expedition?

The Gold Expedition section of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award requires you to plan, train for and complete an unaccompanied, self-reliant expedition with an agreed aim. Prior to your qualifying 4-day expedition you must do the correct Gold level training relevant to your mode of travel.

Your Gold Expedition can be completed on foot, by bicycle, by boat, by canoe or kayak or by wheelchair, but essentially must be completed by your own physical efforts where the route is one continuous journey.

Our Gold Expedition package includes

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Action4Youth Gold Expedition Programme Dates 2025

No further dates available.

PACKAGE ACTIVITY DATE TOTAL COST REGISTER
GOLD OPEN 1 TRAINING Training - Peak District 7 - 10 April 2025 £240 Register Here
GOLD OPEN 1 QUALIFIER Qualifier - Snowdonia 28 - 31 July 2025 £240 Register Here
GOLD OPEN 2 TRAINING Training - Peak District 25 - 28 August 2025 £240 Register Here
GOLD OPEN 2 QUALIFIER Qualifier - Brecon Beacons 27 - 30 October 2025 £240 Register Here

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The Action4Youth Gold Expedition Programme provides a comprehensive package that covers all necessary training, a certificated first aid course, 2 expeditions and all transport to and from the expedition locations. The package also includes fully catered accommodation and has no hidden costs.
Participants in the Gold Expedition receive extensive preparation, including a 2-day training weekend in Milton Keynes with a day of certificated First Aid training, an additional day of training and pre-expedition preparation and acclimatisation at the expedition location.
Throughout the Gold Expedition participants are supported by experienced, qualified and friendly leaders committed to ensuring a successful completion of the expedition. Support includes transport logistics, fully catered accommodation, camp fees and comprehensive kit advice.
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