Open Bronze Expeditions - South Wales

We are running open Bronze Expeditions in the summer term of 2024. Our training days and day walks will take place in South Wales, with the expeditions taking place in the Gower.

Please see below what is included in our Bronze Expedition packages:

The cost to participate in our Bronze Open Expeditions start from £170pp.

This cost includes:

• Transport from Cardiff
• Equipment Hire*
• Camping fee
• Qualified instructors and assessor
• Training and supervision
• Overnight supervision              

 *Equipment available to hire includes: Tent, rucksack, roll mat, cooking stove, map and compass

To successfully complete the Bronze Expedition unit with the Urdd, there is a number of things you will have to do:

• Register online and pay a deposit to secure a place, with the remaining cost paid before the first training day

• You must participate in the training day and day walk before the expeditions, no matter how much you already know - this is so we can ensure that you receive the right training before taking part in the expedition. We will also share some important information throughout these 2 training days.

• Complete the expedition requirements set by the Duke of Edinburgh Award which includes:
  
  - Walk as a group of 4-7 members
  
  - As part of a group, you must write a meal plan and daily route cards for each expedition
  
  - As a group, you must come up with an aim to complete over the expeditions
  
  - You must be self-sufficient for the whole of the expedition and walking will be your mode of transport
  
  - Camp overnight in a tent

          - See below a copy of the Expedition Requirements

Please note - you will need your edofe participant number to register online.

Please ensure you fill in and tick all boxes on the form before entering your card details and submitting.

Ready to register? Please click the registration link above to register and pay a deposit for a place on one of our expedition packages. Please pick the correct expedition package number from the drop down menu to ensure you are registering for the correct dates.

Once you have registered, We will be in touch with important information for the training days and expedition. This will include an Urdd DofE Expedition information booklet along with the 'next steps'.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me via the online form, or to e-mail me at emmarichards@urdd.org