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Practical knowledge based on our experience and expertise
All you need for a safe and fun outdoor exploration
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Kit List
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Rucksack Packing
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Food & Nutrition
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Clothing Tips
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Safeguarding and Licenses

Safeguarding is at the forefront of what we do.

All our Instructors hold DBS certificates and have safeguarding training. Our systems and procedures are set so that confidential data is deleted as soon as the expedition is completed.

We hold licenses from AALA and the DofE. In keeping with best practice we regularly review our risk management systems and processes.

Expedition group sitting on a sea wall.

FAQs

What are your not for profit aims?
We work with charities and other organisations on programmes to assist those who ordinarily would not be able to experience the great outdoors. If you know a charity or organisation that you think would benefit from working with us, please let us know.
Do you supply Assessors as well as Instructors?
Yes, all our Instructors are qualified to assess DofE expeditions.
What is included in your expedition packages?
Tents, Trangia gas stoves, maps, compasses and a whole lot of experience.
What training do you provide?
We provide bespoke pre-expedition training at schools on areas such as route planning and navigation, appropriate kit, medical procedures and food ideas.
What about SEND and participants with medical needs?
As a not for profit organisation we aim to increase access to the great outdoors for all. We welcome conversations with schools about this area.
What about travel to and from the expedition?
We work with schools to plan the expeditions around their travel needs. For Bronze expeditions we look to work local to the school and either arrange a drop off point or a point accessible by local transport. For Silver and Gold we plan routes accessible by train to reduce our environmental footprint and encourage independence.
Expedition group discussing a map
Expedition group sitting on a sea wall

Safeguarding and Licenses

Safeguarding is at the forefront of what we do.

All our Instructors hold DBS certificates and have safeguarding training. Our systems and procedures are set so that confidential data is deleted as soon as the expedition is completed.

We hold licenses from AALA and the DofE. In keeping with best practice we regularly review our risk management systems and processes.

FAQs

What are your not for profit aims?
We work with charities and other organisations on programmes to assist those who ordinarily would not be able to experience the great outdoors. If you know a charity or organisation that you think would benefit from working with us, please let us know.
What is included in your expedition packages?
Tents, Trangia gas stoves, maps, compasses and a whole lot of experience.
What about SEND and participants with medical needs?
As a not for profit organisation we aim to increase access to the great outdoors for all. We welcome conversations with schools about this area.
Do you supply Assessors as well as Instructors?
Yes, all our Instructors are qualified to assess DofE expeditions.
What training do you provide?
We provide bespoke pre-expedition training at schools on areas such as route planning and navigation, appropriate kit, medical procedures and food ideas.
What about travel to and from the expedition?
We work with schools to plan the expeditions around their travel needs. For Bronze expeditions we look to work local to the school and either arrange a drop off point or a point accessible by local transport. For Silver and Gold we plan routes accessible by train to reduce our environmental footprint and encourage independence.
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About us:

Wildside Outdoors are an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for DofE based in Hertfordshire. We take the stress out of organising and running Bronze, Silver and Gold trekking expeditions. We also provide other trekking expedition services, covering schools and other DofE centres countrywide.

Accreditations:
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AALA number: R2557
Licensed activity: trekking
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