Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Information for Parents – Townsend Church of England School

We are excited to share the details of the upcoming Duke of Edinburgh Expedition, which will take place from Friday, 6th June to Saturday, 7th June.

Meeting Point:

· Location: Berkhamstead Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ

· Time: 9:00 AM on Friday, 6th June

Itinerary:

· Day 1: Pupils will begin their first day’s walk, navigating their route to Hudnall Park Campsite, Hudnall Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 1QN, where they will camp overnight.

· Camping: Pupils will perform essential tasks such as setting up tents and preparing their own meals using trangias (portable cooking stoves).

· Day 2: After camping, pupils will continue their expedition, walking to the Dunstable Downs Visitor Centre, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade, LU6 2GY, where they are expected to arrive between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. The exact time of arrival may vary depending on their navigation skills and walking speed.

What’s Provided:

· Maps, compasses, tents, trangias (cooking pots and pans), and portable gas stoves will be provided by the school.

What Students Need to Bring:

· A detailed kit list is attached to this letter. Pupils will need to supply all personal equipment not listed as provided. We do have a small number of sleeping mats and rucksacks that can be borrowed on a first come first served basis. If you would like your child to borrow equipment please ask them to come and speak to Mr Armitage as soon as possible.

Training:

· Pupils will receive training sessions every Wednesday at school, leading up to the weekend of the expedition. These sessions will cover essential skills for navigating, camping, and cooking.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Mr M Armitage
Assistant Headteacher