📍 Shropshire Hills – Church Stretton Circular Expedition
Complete your Gold DofE expedition on a challenging and rewarding four-day journey through the beautiful Shropshire Hills! 🌿⛰️
Starting and finishing in Church Stretton, you’ll complete a varied circular journey through some of the area’s finest countryside. Over four days and three nights, you’ll encounter rolling hills, open countryside, woodland paths, peaceful villages and remote trails that will challenge your navigation, teamwork, leadership and campcraft skills.
Whether you need a practice or qualifying expedition, you’ll join a welcoming team and receive expert support throughout your journey.
ℹ️ Who Can Join?
This expedition is open to Gold DofE participants completing either their practice or qualifying expedition. You can join individually—there is no need to arrive as part of an existing group.
🟡 Gold Practice or Qualifying Expedition: 4 days / 3 nights – £200
Dates: 23–26 August 2027
WHY JOIN?
✔️ Suitable for either a Gold practice or qualifying expedition
✔️ Join individually without needing an existing expedition group
✔️ Expert supervision and assessment by Dr James Wilkinson (Accredited DofE Assessor, CE81587A)
✔️ Supportive team environment, with advice and encouragement throughout
✔️ Small expedition groups and personal guidance
✔️ Develop navigation, teamwork, campcraft and leadership skills
✔️ Explore the beautiful and peaceful Shropshire Hills
WHAT PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILIES SAY
🗣️ “Did both my Gold DofE practice and qualifying expedition with James and honestly couldn’t recommend it enough. Everything was really well organised, so you always knew what was going on. James genuinely cares about everyone in the group and always checks in if someone is struggling or has any issues.”
— Numair Hathiari, Google Review, 2026
🗣️ “The fantastic team at Summit Explorers gave the group a really positive experience. They were undertaking the Gold practice expedition and noted the team made it fun and kept the group smiling throughout. Thoroughly recommend them.”
— Jolyon Thompson, Google Review, 2026
🎟️ BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!
Spaces are limited to ensure every participant receives the support they need. Book now to secure your place on our August Gold DofE expedition.
Dates: 23–26 August 2027
Start: Church Stretton
Finish: Church Stretton
Duration: Four days and three nights
Price: £200 per participant
📍 Shropshire Hills – Church Stretton Circular Expedition
Complete your Gold DofE expedition on a challenging and rewarding four-day journey through the beautiful Shropshire Hills! 🌿⛰️
Starting and finishing in Church Stretton, you’ll complete a varied circular journey through some of the area’s finest countryside. Over four days and three nights, you’ll encounter rolling hills, open countryside, woodland paths, peaceful villages and remote trails that will challenge your navigation, teamwork, leadership and campcraft skills.
Whether you need a practice or qualifying expedition, you’ll join a welcoming team and receive expert support throughout your journey.
ℹ️ Who Can Join?
This expedition is open to Gold DofE participants completing either their practice or qualifying expedition. You can join individually—there is no need to arrive as part of an existing group.
🟡 Gold Practice or Qualifying Expedition: 4 days / 3 nights – £200
Dates: 23–26 August 2027
WHY JOIN?
✔️ Suitable for either a Gold practice or qualifying expedition
✔️ Join individually without needing an existing expedition group
✔️ Expert supervision and assessment by Dr James Wilkinson (Accredited DofE Assessor, CE81587A)
✔️ Supportive team environment, with advice and encouragement throughout
✔️ Small expedition groups and personal guidance
✔️ Develop navigation, teamwork, campcraft and leadership skills
✔️ Explore the beautiful and peaceful Shropshire Hills
WHAT PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILIES SAY
🗣️ “Did both my Gold DofE practice and qualifying expedition with James and honestly couldn’t recommend it enough. Everything was really well organised, so you always knew what was going on. James genuinely cares about everyone in the group and always checks in if someone is struggling or has any issues.”
— Numair Hathiari, Google Review, 2026
🗣️ “The fantastic team at Summit Explorers gave the group a really positive experience. They were undertaking the Gold practice expedition and noted the team made it fun and kept the group smiling throughout. Thoroughly recommend them.”
— Jolyon Thompson, Google Review, 2026
🎟️ BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!
Spaces are limited to ensure every participant receives the support they need. Book now to secure your place on our August Gold DofE expedition.
Dates: 23–26 August 2027
Start: Church Stretton
Finish: Church Stretton
Duration: Four days and three nights
Price: £200 per participant
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