Are you ready for an incredible personal journey, an intensive adventure deep into the remote wilderness of Britain? You'll leave the world you know far behind, as you hike, climb and paddle into the wild, taking responsibility for yourself as you and your group camp overnight for 21 days. This expedition involves real physical challenges, as you build up your skills and experience in the mountains, and with expert instructors to assist you along the way, you’ll discover some truly adventurous and unique places.
The Highlands Expedition is a true journey as you cross this wild and craggy range of mountains under your own power. After kitting up at our Loch Eil centre you’ll set off trekking through the peaks, paddling canoes along lochs and setting up camps on the shore.
As your campcraft, navigation, paddling and mountain skills develop you will start to take more control of the journey, along with your group. It can develop in many ways, always with an experienced Outward Bound instructor on hand to guide and assist you. You may even summit Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, as you undertake this incredible Highlands expedition.
As we are an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this programme meets the conditions of the DofE Residential section. Click here for the DofE matrix (34kb pdf) and our programme overview. Please contact us if you need further details.
Age group
16-24
Duration
3 weeks, Saturday (5.30pm) to Saturday (9am)
Location
Highlands, Scotland
Highlights
Climb some of the most impressive mountains in Britain
Now three unique expeditions to choose from, exploring different wilderness areas in
different ways
A fabulous journey, powered by you
Enhance your CV and support your University application
Make new friends from all over the world
Qualifies you for the 'qualifying venture' of the Gold DofE Award
Price
£1,299
fully inclusive, includes full insurance cover worth £35 per week Insurance covers comprehensive course and travel insurance and is effective from date of deposit payment.
"When I see Outward Bound on a CV I know that this is someone who's pushed themselves, and learnt about leadership, commitment and teamwork. In a competitive employment market those skills are impressive."
The Lord Kirkham CVO, Chairman, DFS Furniture Company Ltd.
Secure your place today with our online booking form or call our customer services team on 01931 740000. (Please note, a non-refundable deposit of £100 per person will be required when booking.)In the unlikely event that your chosen course is already full our customer services team will contact you to discuss alternative dates and venues.
All prices shown are per person, inclusive of VAT (where appropriate) at the current rate, and include food, accommodation, bed linen, waterproofs, equipment, tuition and insurance.
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As we are an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this programme meets the conditions of the DofE Residential section. 
