Inclusive Open Gold DofE Expeditions
Complete Your Inclusive Gold Expedition Journey With Confidence
Step Into Your Greatest Adventure Yet
Take on your biggest DofE challenge yet through a supportive, inclusive, and unforgettable expedition experience with Equal Adventure Developments.
Our Inclusive Open Gold Expeditions are designed for individuals and small groups looking to develop skills, challenge themselves, and experience meaningful adventure in a welcoming environment. Whether you are joining independently, seeking an alternative to school-based expeditions, or looking to share the experience with like-minded people, we provide the support and guidance to help you succeed.
Gold is more than an expedition — it’s a journey of growth, resilience, leadership, and discovery. It’s an opportunity to step beyond your comfort zone, gain real-world experience, and create memories that stay with you long after the expedition ends.
Throughout your Gold journey, participants will have opportunities to:
- Build resilience and confidence through adventure
- Strengthen leadership and teamwork skills
- Develop practical expedition and navigation experience
- Grow decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Connect with new people and shared experiences
- Experience inspiring and memorable outdoor environments
- Experience inspiring and memorable outdoor environments.
At Equal Adventure Developments, we believe the greatest journeys are not measured only by distance travelled, but by the confidence gained, friendships built, and experiences discovered along the way.
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How Our Inclusive Gold Programme Works
Gold is the final stage of the Inclusive DofE expedition journey - offering greater challenge, deeper experiences, and opportunities to build confidence, leadership, and independence through real adventure.
Training & Practice Expedition Programme (3 Days)
Begin your Gold journey by developing essential expedition skills in a supportive environment. This programme explores all areas of the Gold training framework, including navigation, planning, teamwork, and expedition preparation before completing a two-day practice expedition to build experience and confidence.
Programme Cost: £225.00
Gold Qualifying Expedition Programme (5 Days)
Prepare for your assessed journey through an acclimatisation and planning day designed to help participants feel ready and confident before setting out. You’ll then complete your four-day qualifying expedition, supported and assessed by a DofE Accredited Assessor.
Programme Cost: £315.00
Complete Gold Journey – Back-to-Back Programme (7 Days)
For participants wanting to complete their entire Gold Expedition section in one immersive experience. This extended programme combines training, preparation, practice, and qualifying expedition elements into one supported journey. From initial planning through to completion, participants receive guidance throughout the experience. Assessment is carried out by a DofE Accredited Assessor.
Programme Cost: £495.00
Every programme creates space to connect with others, develop teamwork, and build meaningful friendships. Throughout your journey, our experienced instructors provide ongoing mentoring and encouragement to ensure you feel supported, included, and confident every step of the way.
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Locations Designed For Inclusive Adventure
Our Inclusive Gold expeditions take place in carefully selected locations across Scotland and the UK that provide suitable terrain, beautiful scenery, and rewarding adventure experiences.
Locations are chosen to provide:
- Incredible landscapes
- Appropriate Bronze terrain
- Accessible travel options
- Memorable expedition experiences.
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