DofE Gold Expeditions In Scotland

General Information

• Come and join one of our fantastic Gold DofE practice and / or qualifying expeditions in Scotland.  We welcome individual or group bookings for our canoe and kayak expeditions.
• SUP, walking and mountain biking expeditions are available for group bookings of 4 or more.
• All of our Gold DofE expeditions are supervised and assessed by our team of professional, qualified instructors.
• You should arrive at Cairngorms Adventure Centre at 10:00 on day 1.
• We offer back-to-back Gold DofE practice and qualifying expeditions.  
• To book onto these expeditions, you must be registered for DofE and have a DofE ID number.
• We also offer skills training days.  Contact us for more details – info@activeoutdoorpursuits.com 01540 210 000.

What Do We Provide?

• Pre-Gold DofE Expedition planning and advice.
• Technical and safety equipment (e.g. canoes, kayaks, paddles, buoyancy aids etc)
• Expedition equipment (e.g. tents, sleep mats, stoves etc) if required.
• We are a DofE Approved Activities Provider with accredited supervisors and assessors for both practice and qualifying expeditions.
• Transport from our outdoor centre to the expedition start point and transport back at the end of the expedition.
• Additional skills training days in canoe, SUP or kayak prior to the expeditions (please contact us for further details and prices).

Additional Options

Are you booking a group of 4 or more?  Do you have a specific mode of transport or a particular route in mind?  If so, give us a call on 01540 210 000 or drop us an email to info@activeoutdoorpursuits.com and we can discuss your plans.  For a group of 4 or more people we can offer training, practice expeditions and qualifying expeditions for a range of modes of transport, including canoes, kayaks, mountain bikes, walking, stand-up paddleboarding, or even a combination.

What Does It Cost?

• Training and practice expedition in Scotland (canoe, kayak, mountain bike, walking or stand-up paddleboard). This is a 4 day and 3 night package.  Participants should arrive by 10:00 on day 1. We provide 1 day of skills training & preparation followed by a 3 day practice expedition. All 3 nights will be wild camping.
• Qualifying expedition in Scotland (canoe, kayak, mountain bike, walking or stand-up paddleboard). This is a 4 day and 3 night package. Participants should arrive by 09:00 on day 1. 3 nights will be spent camping on the expedition. Expeditions take place in the Cairngorms National Park and throughout Scotland.
• The training / practice expedition and qualifying expedition can be booked back to back with one rest day in-between.

2025 Dates