Duke of Edinburgh Award
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DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP)
What is an AAP?
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I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for the gold residential week. My son had a fantastic time and said how great all the leaders were. He really enjoyed the activities and meeting the other young people on the course.
Thank you for putting on this experience.
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Multi outdoor activity Gold residential (August 2026)
Stay with us at Hawse End Centre on the shores Dewentwater. You will canoe and kayak on the lake, ghyll scramble near the Newlands Valley. There will be mountain walking on our well known fells, as well as rock climbing at some of the famous Borrowdale climbing venues.
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Multi outdoor activity and John Muir Award Gold residential (February 2026)
Stay with us at Hawse End Centre on the shores Dewentwater. You will canoe and kayak on the lake, ghyll scramble near the Newlands Valley. Plus, making a difference to our ever-changing planet by getting involved in the John Muir Award.
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Paddlesports adventure Gold residential (August 2026)
Join us at Hawse End on the shores of Derwentwater for an action packed, and sociable week experiencing a range of paddlesport activities and challenges.
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Bronze Open Qualifying Expedition
Have you missed your Bronze Qualifying Expedition with your group?
