How far do I have to walk? Gold expeditions require 8 hours of planned activity per day. This is roughly 20Km walking per day.
How far do you walk in DofE?
How far do you walk on DofE? The distance you walk per day on DofE varies between awards. A standard distance to walk is 16km per day on Bronze, 19km per day on Silver, and 23km per day on Gold.
How many miles is the bronze DofE walk?
15 miles
What are the pre-requisites to be allowed to join an RGS DofE expedition? Bronze 2 days, covering approx. 15 miles. Silver 3 days, covering approx.
How far do you walk on silver Duke of Edinburgh?
All groups move at different speeds so the amount of distance covered does vary. But as a guideline, this roughly equates to 12km at Bronze, 16km at Silver and 20km at Gold.
How many km is bronze DofE?
The expedition was based in the Chilterns, with students completing a 2 day expedition requiring them to hike for 14km (8.7miles) on the Saturday and around 12km (7.5miles) on the Sunday.
How long does it take to walk 1km on DofE?
If your walking speed (i.e. on flat ground) is set at 4 km per hour, that would equal 1 km per 15 mins or 100 metres per 1½ mins.
Can you fail DofE?
You cannot fail a DofE Expedition. However at the end of a practice expedition we occasionally have to recommend that some groups undertake further training and practice to ensure that they are fully prepared to safely undertake an unaccompanied qualifying expedition.
How much of your body weight can you carry on DofE?
25%
Capacity. We recommend carrying no more than 25% of your body weight on expedition. Think about how long your expedition is and how much you will be carrying. Rucksacks are measured by their litre capacity – internal and expansion.
How many calories do you burn on bronze DofE?
3,000-5,000kcals
You can burn 3,000-5,000kcals a day on an expedition, so it is essential for you to pack enough of the right foods to fuel yourself well to keep your energy levels up. The amount of food you need to carry will depend on the length of the expedition.
Is DofE bronze hard?
Participants need to be 14 for bronze level, 15 for silver and 16 – 24yrs for the gold level. It is a rigorous, challenging award and hard work, with strong commitment required to complete all levels. Having said that you can just ‘go for gold’ if preferred, which seems to be a popular route today.
Is Silver DofE harder than bronze?
It was so much easier than bronze because you do know what to expect and you’ve done it before and you can just get on with it better. It was much more enjoyable and one extra day camping isn’t even that bad!!
Does walking count for Duke of Edinburgh?
There are several activities that could be considered which while physical, may not be strenuous. For example, yoga, Alexander technique, T’ai Chi, archery, bowling, walking and Pétanque.
How do I deal with my period on DofE?
So, here are some hints and tips to help you get the most out of the DofE experience, despite your period.
- Plan ahead. Work out the days of your expedition and when your period is due.
- Be prepared. What does that mean?
- Bring a small flannel skirt.
- Drink lots of water.
- Factor in timings.
- Food is important.
- Sleep is your friend.
Can you shower on DofE?
DofE teams may use basic facilities such as drying rooms and toilets/showers.
How heavy should your DofE rucksack be?
The first thing to do is look at the DofE Expedition Kit List and decide what’s essential and what items you could remove. For expeditions on foot, rucksacks shouldn’t weigh more than 25% of your body weight and all rucksacks must be weighed before departure.
How many Litres should my DofE rucksack?
60 litres
Modern rucksacks are made from lightweight fabric, with lots of padding and pockets. They’re sized in litres and some have narrow straps for smaller people. For DofE you’ll want at least 60 litres – maybe more for the Silver and Gold Awards.
How many km is a 40 minute walk?
4 kilometres
It’s surprising how far you can go in 40 minutes of walking time. You will walk 4 kilometres in 40 minutes at an average speed of 100 metres per minute.
How long is a 2km walk?
It depends upon the individual. I walk a distance of 2 km in 20 minutes. Some will do it in a lesser time or else more than 20 minutes.
How far does the average Brit walk a day?
According to the NHS, the average Brit walks between 3,000 and 4,000 steps a day.
Can I wear jeans on DofE?
Remember – avoid cotton and denim! They let heat escape, get heavy when wet and dry slowly, so no jeans or joggers. All Duke of Edinburgh’s Award recommended technical clothing is breathable and lightweight.
Can you smoke on DofE?
The use of bongs, hookahs, or similar or associated items, for the purpose of smoking flavoured tobacco or other substances, is strictly prohibited. Any participant contravening this rule may be excluded from the remainder of the DofE training or Expedition.