Peaks Adventure Trek

Autumn 2023

 

  • 4-8 September 2023

  • 5 Days 4 Nights

  • Peak District National Park, Derbyshire

  • 15 funded spaces available for young people aged 17-25

 
 
young person and leader climbing mountain
young person smiling on expedition
two young people navigating the adventure trek
young people learning survival and bushcraft skills
Pendragon Project tent and flag
young person smiling in adventure activity

What to expect

 

Strap on a rucksack and join us on a wild adventure. You’ll work together with your team to trek from camp to camp, conquering exciting adventure challenges along the way - always supported by our team of experienced leaders.

If you join an expedition, you can expect:

  • an information pack and virtual sessions with the Pendragon team beforehand to help you get ready for your adventure

  • 1 day of training and teambuilding at our expedition basecamp

  • 3 days of trekking and camping in the stunning Peak District National Park

  • opportunities to experience adventure activities and learn outdoor survival skills

  • a chance to enjoy a digital detox from social media

Can I join?

To join the expedition team, you must:

  • Be aged 17-25 at the time of the expedition

  • Have an open mind and be willing to go on a new adventure

  • Be supported in your application by a support worker, social worker or youth organisation you are involved with. Information for referral partners can be found here

You DON’T need to have any previous skills or experience in the outdoors!

What does it cost?

 

Our expeditions are free to all participants. Your place includes:

  • food and accommodation

  • adventure activities including bushcraft and survival skills, high ropes assault course and the Tribe Team Challenge

  • expedition equipment (tents, camp gear etc)

We will also work with your support/youth worker to help provide transport arrangements to and from expedition basecamp.

How to apply

 

Refer - your support/youth worker makes a referral to us on your behalf

Apply - you apply for your place using our online form

Offer - we will let you know if you have been offered a place

Welcome - we will send you a welcome pack with all the info you need to get ready

Prepare - we will arrange at least 2 virtual catch-ups to help you prepare and answer any questions you have

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • You’ll get a basic kit list of things you need to bring. This will include things like comfortable clothes and shoes for walking, a water bottle , a torch and a sleeping bag.

    These items can be often be borrowed or bought second-hand.

    We’ll discuss the kit list with you before the expedition and if there are items you can’t get we’ll work with you to make sure you have everything you need.

  • We’ll arrange a convenient meeting point for you, based on where you live, and you’ll be picked up and dropped off at the beginning and end of expedition.

  • Yes. The Pendragon Project’s mission is to remove the barriers that prevent young people from accessing the amazing benefits that outdoor adventure can provide. We reinvest the profits from our team adventure business to fund our expeditions because we believe that every young person should be able to go on an adventure, regardless of how much money they have or the challenges they face in their lives.

  • No, and that’s key to the experience! Our expeditions are digital detoxes, giving our groups the opportunity to switch off and be in the moment. We’ll collect your phone and it will be kept secure and returned to you on the last day.

    Our phones are designed to constantly connect us to the online world. We are bombarded by messages and adverts - it is healthy to have a break.

    By switching off from the digital world for a few days, you can experience reduced anxiety and stress, better sleep and concentration, and a fresh appreciation for the people and environment around you.

    It might sound awful to not have your phone, but trust us, you’ll be surprised how much you WON’T miss it!

    Expedition leaders will have access to a phone for emergencies and this contact number will be given to your youth worker/organisation and family contact, should an important message need to be passed to you.

  • We will work with all young people who want to come on expedition to understand what help or assistance you may need to take part.

    We’ll do everything we can to ensure you can take part fully and safely.

    If you want to speak to us more about what is involved, contact us and we can have an informal chat with you and your youth organisation.

    Our trek routes and campsites are not currently accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility that prevents them walking for several hours at time on uneven ground.

  • Pendragon Project is a small social enterprise so we can currently only offer a limited number of spaces on our expeditions.

    Working with partner organisations, who support your application, allows us to ensure you have all the information you need and we are properly supporting the needs of each young person on our expedition.

Info for Partners

 

If you are a youth worker, social worker or youth organisation, and know a young person who could benefit from participating in an expedition, we want to connect with you.

Please read the information for partners and get in touch