Gold DofE Lake District Expedition

31 Lower Sixth students spent half term completing their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition in the Lake District.

They were treated to some glorious weather, which enhanced the views but added heat and exposure to the sun to the challenges to be overcome.

For many students a highlight was a night or more camping high in the mountains and for all there was the satisfaction of reaching the end of their route, in Keswick, on the fourth day of the expedition and a chance to finally rest those tired feet.

Whether the expedition has ignited a lifelong passion for the mountains or proves to be a “once, but never again” experience, all would agree it was a memorable challenge.