We offer fantastic Open Bronze Walking Expeditions.
In order to complete the Bronze Expedition section, and gain your Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award you first need to complete a programme of training.
Once you have completed all of your training you then need to plan and undertake a 2 day qualifying expedition.
A deposit of £100 per expedition is due when you book; the remaining balance is due 28 days before your expedition.
Pre-expedition information pack with lots of helpful advice, kit lists etc.
Bunkhouse accommodation for the first night of the qualifying expedition.
Camping fees for the expedition, and for the first night of the practice.
Free use of group kit.
Supervision from experienced and helpful instructors.
Accredited Assessors for the qualifying expedition.
We provide the following essential group kit free of charge:
Tents
Stoves, pans and fuel
Group tracking device
Group shelters
Group first aid kits
Maps
Take part in our Bronze Walking Expeditions in the beautiful New Forest National Park.
New Forest
What will the campsite be like?
This will depend on where you are doing your expedition. Occasionally we use commercial campsites, but mostly you will be camping in a farmer’s field or on a scout or guide campsite. On some of our expeditions you may even wild camp.
Most campsites do not have showers, some have hot and cold water and flushing loos, but most are very basic with only cold water taps and portaloos. On a wild camp you will not have access to any facilities; if you are going to be wild camping we will cover camp hygiene during the pre-expedition training. At some wild camps we supply clean drinking water, in more remote locations you will need to purify stream water by boiling it.
Can I bring my mobile phone?
Yes – but it should only be used in case of an emergency. Please ensure that it is fully charged, has plenty of credit and is well protected from the elements in a tough plastic bag – a zip lock bag would be ideal.
How do we organise food and cooking for each group?
Your group will be given a number of trangia stoves – typically 1 for each 3 participants. The stoves are fuelled by gas (that we will supply) which is safe and easy to use. Each stove has 2 pans, a lid and a handle, so you will be able to boil or warm food. You will not be able to fry, toast, roast or oven cook food so you need to choose what to bring carefully.
On our open expeditions you need to bring all of the food required for your expedition.
What kit should I bring?
A to Z Expeditions will provide tents, stoves, group tracking device, group shelter, group first aid kit and maps. It is your responsibility to organise and bring your personal kit including walking boots. clothing, sleeping equipment and rucksack.
When you book an open expedition with A to Z Expeditions we will send you an information pack including our Expedition Preparation Guide. This has plenty of information on the sort of kit you need as well as a detailed kit list so you can tick each required item off as you pack it at home.
Book your Open Expedition by completing our simple booking form. You will not be required to pay anything at this initial stage, and a member of our team will contact you shortly.
If you have any questions or would like more information before booking, please get in touch.
Call: 01981 550 433
Email: info@azexpeditions.com
