Adventures in the countryside

Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions are much more than just walks in the countryside; they are transformative experiences that equip our students with skills for life and work. They learn to work as part of a team and master practical outdoor skills, like pitching their own tent and preparing meals outdoors.


They develop navigational abilities using modified compasses to explore their surroundings and, of course, there's the unique thrill of camping overnight.

RNC students completed their final expedition in June. Their first walk took them along Hergest Ridge on the Offa's Dyke. On day two, their walk in Llandrindod Wells was cut short due to extreme temperatures. They wisely spent the afternoon at the campsite, enjoying a well-deserved ice cream from Oakchurch to cool down!

On day three they conquered the trails around Hay-on-Wye, completing their expedition with a sense of accomplishment. The photos from their trek tell the tale of their adventures.

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