High Dartmoor Expedition

The High Dartmoor Expedition is a 4 day residential including two nights in the Powder Mills bunk house and one night camping.

During their stay, expedition members undertake a 2-day, overnight trip into the heart of the North Moor. En route they have a climbing session and then trek to a camping
site, where they set up a wild camp for the night, constructing our “Moroccan” shelters.

During the stay at the high camp, expedition members are instructed in various wilderness skills, which they can use to make themselves more comfortable whilst there.

On day two, after cooking and eating breakfast, there are further opportunities to develop individual wilderness skills. The trek back includes using a zip wire to cross a river.

At base, team members spend time getting ready for their trip making equipment and preparing supplies. They spend a day on our search and rescue exercise, which involves problem solving, navigation, and constructing a boat to cross a river.

The High Dartmoor Expedition offers a powerful mix of traditional skills and modern outdoor education. There is time to reflect during the trip, but we feel this vital process is better dealt with once back in the school setting. Therefore as part of the programme, Expedition Leaders visit the school, one or two days after the completion of the Expedition. We then lead sessions where the children review their experiences
and look at how these relate to everyday life.

Cost for programme and food while on expedition; £149.95 + vat per child

High Dartmoor Expedition

Our High Dartmoor Expedition is based at Spirit of Adventure’s Powdermills base, which is 330 m above sea level. Its location, in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park, makes it an ideal base for this adventure.