expeditions
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is the world’s leading youth achievement award and Mendip is proud to have been an approved partner since the schemes inception.
Achieving a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is an adventure from beginning to end and the Expedition is often the most memorable and rewarding part.
Mendip’s tried and tested Expedition training framework is delivered in a fun, engaging and hands on way by our enthusiastic, experienced team who will continue the practical training on the ground, guide teams through their practice expeditions and supervise and assess their qualifying expedition.
Mendip can supply expedition kit and transport for your teams. Our support team can take care of all the logistics, paperwork and DofE administration.
The DofE ‘Exped’ is an unforgettable, life changing challenge that we are proud to be a part of.

BRONZE AWARD
DAY 1: SKILLS TRAINING
A fun, and intensive training day covering the DofE expedition Training Framework.
DAY 2: PRACTICAL TRAINING
The perfect opportunity to practice all the skills learnt during the first training day. Includes First Aid and Emergency Procedure training.
DAY 3 AND 4: PRACTICE EXPEDITION
Training expedition in the Mendip Hills AONB - fully supported by our experienced instructors.
DAY 5 AND 6: QUALIFYING EXPEDITION
Qualifying assessment expedition in the Wye Valley or Quantocks remotely monitored by our instructors and assessed by DofE Accredited Assessors.
SILVER AWARD
DAY 1: SKILLS TRAINING
A fun, and intensive training day covering the DofE expedition Training Framework.
DAY 2: PRACTICAL TRAINING
The perfect opportunity to practice all the skills learnt during the first training day. Includes First Aid and Emergency Procedure training.
DAY 3, 4 AND 5: PRACTICE EXPEDITION
Training expedition in Exmoor National Park - fully supported by our experienced instructors.
DAY 6, 7 AND 8: QUALIFYING EXPEDITION
Qualifying assessment expedition in Dartmoor National Park - remotely monitored by our instructors and assessed by DofE Accredited Assessors.
GOLD AWARD
DAY 1: SKILLS TRAINING
A fun, and intensive training day covering the DofE expedition Training Framework.
DAY 2, 3, 4 AND 5: PRACTICE EXPEDITION
The perfect opportunity to practice all the skills learnt during the first training day. Includes First Aid and Emergency Procedure training.
DAY 6: TRAVELLING
Travel to expedition area, meet assessor, acclimatise and final pack of kit.
DAY 7, 8, 9 AND 10: QUALIFYING EXPEDITION Qualifying assessment expedition in Brecon Beacons or other National Park - remotely monitored by our instructors and assessed by DofE Accredited Assessors.
Mendip Outdoor Pursuits have been training, supervising and assessing DofE participants for over 25 years.
Mendip Outdoor Pursuits can provide bespoke expedition training, equipment, transport, supervision and assessment for single or multiple groups. Whatever your DofE needs, our friendly team can help. Mendip has been a DofE Approved Activity Provider since the schemes inception and we are proud to have supported thousands of teams through their expeditions. Our rates are simple and competitive with our established packages just £31 per person, per day for all awards. We challenge you to find a better value package.
SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT
Our dedicated DofE team know how to deliver a safe, challenging and fun expedition with the minimum of disruption.
DofE APPROVED ACTIVITY PROVIDER
Mendip was one of the first providers to be approved by DofE when the scheme was introduced.
INSTRUCTORS / ASSESSORS
Our instructors are the best in the industry. They hold relevant walking leader qualifications and are all DBS checked, first aid trained, experienced and enthusiastic.
AALA LICENSED AND INSPECTED
We are licensed, inspected and approved by the Adventure Authority Licensing Association.
INSURED
Mendip’s £5 Million specialist public liability insurance is underwritten by the Activities Industry Mutual.
ADVENTUREMARK
The Adventuremark recognises operators that meet standards of good practice in the adventure activity industry.
TRANSPORT
Our modern fleet of minibuses are all PCV registered available to hire if required.
PHAROS MEMBER
24/7 real time support to manage serious issues and critical incidents. We’ve never used them, but they are always on standby!

bronze AWARD
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Comprehensive six day package with two overnight camps
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Presentation and evening drop in clinics at your school
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Training framework, supervised training expedition and assessed expedition
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Full administration support including all DofE forms completed
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Website support documents, kit lists, route cards, maps, training support
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Camping fees and overnight expedition support from experienced instructors
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DofE Accredited assessors, Assessor Reports and Assessment of Aim Presentations
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Submission of group reports on completion via eDofE
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24/7 emergency support
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Minimum Age 14
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Minimum two teams (14 people)
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Training venue: Mendip Hills AONB
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Expedition: Wye Valley or Quantock Hills AONB

SILVER AWARD
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Comprehensive eight day package with four overnight camps
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Presentation and evening drop in clinics at your school
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Training framework, supervised training expedition and assessed expedition
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Full administration support including all DofE forms completed
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Website support documents, kit lists, route cards, maps, training support
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Camping fees and overnight expedition support from experienced instructors
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DofE Accredited assessors, Assessor Reports and Assessment of Aim Presentations
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Submission of group reports on completion via eDofE
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24/7 emergency support
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Minimum Age 15
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Minimum two teams (14 people)
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Training venue: Exmoor
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Expedition venue Dartmoor National Park

gold AWARD
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Comprehensive ten day package with seven overnight camps
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Presentation and evening drop in clinics at your school
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Training framework, supervised training expedition and assessed expedition
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Full administration support including all DofE forms completed
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Website support documents, kit lists, route cards, maps, training support
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Overnight expedition support from experienced instructors
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DofE Accredited assessors, Assessor Reports and Assessment of Aim Presentations
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Submission of group reports on completion via eDofE
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24/7 emergency support
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Minimum Age 16
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Minimum two teams (14 people)
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Price based on training in Exmoor National Park - Price based on expedition in South Wales

£31
PER PERSON
PER DAY + VAT

£31
PER PERSON
PER DAY + VAT

£31
PER PERSON
PER DAY + VAT
Bespoke packages available - Call us on 01934 834877 or email to discuss your requirements