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Duke of Edinburgh expeditions
Outdoor Learning and Adventure (OLA) have been successfully delivering Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh expeditions for over 15 years. We are both an Approved Activity Provider for DofE and have been inspected by the Adventure Activity Licensing Service.
We deliver DofE courses to suit your needs, and the needs of the individuals in the group. Providing training and instilling confidence in the young people involved so their expedition experience is enjoyed, rather than endured.
Our team of skilled instructors deliver programmes to the highest standard; all have a comprehensive range of National Governing Body qualifications combined with considerable experience of working with a diverse mix of young people.
We work with a wide range of young people, from mainstream secondary groups, KEAR campus as well as youth groups.
We can assist in a variety of ways at all levels of the award. With our extensive knowledge and experience within the staff team working in the hills, mountains, lochs and rivers we can help design and plan an expedition that’s inclusive for everyone taking part.
- In school training days inc. campcraft, intro to navigation and route planning, kit
- Training expedition
- Qualifying expedition
- Expedition kit
The expedition can be completed by a variety of different forms of transport:
- By foot
- Bike
- Touring kayak
- Canoe
Equipment and transport are included in everything we deliver.
Previous programmes have included:
- Canoeing the length of Loch Tay, Caledonian Canal, as well parts of the River Tay and River Tweed.
- Island hopping on Loch Lomond in touring kayaks
- Mountain biking through Queen Elizabeth Forest in Trossachs National Park
- Exploration and navigation on Arran
With easy access to the Scottish Highlands and miles of paths, rivers, trails, canals and lochs on our doorstep we can accommodate your group in whichever mode of expedition transport they may choose in a variety of spectacular venues.
Please contact us for a choice of dates and we will be happy to discuss how we can facilitate your next Duke of Edinburgh’s Award excursion.
