Looking for a DofE Gold Residential with serious adventure? You’ve just found it.

Join our DofE Gold Adventure Residential for an action-packed week full of outdoor thrills, new friendships, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re hiking rugged trails, mastering new skills, or tackling team challenges, every moment is designed for maximum fun and growth.

Led by passionate, expert instructors who live and breathe adventure, you’ll learn from the best while exploring the great outdoors with like-minded people your age. Evenings bring a whole new level of excitement—with orienteering games, creative workshops, and team-building challenges that keep the energy high and the laughs coming.

This isn’t just about ticking a box—it’s about pushing limits, building resilience, and discovering what you’re really capable of. Plus, you’ll not only complete the Residential section of your Gold Award, but you may also walk away with a nationally recognised qualification in your chosen activity.

Ready to make your Gold Award unforgettable? Join us—and let the adventure begin!

We have the following Gold DofE Residential courses available.

All based at Blairvadach Outdoor Education Residential Centre 

Monday 13th to Friday 17th October 2025

Friday 13th to Tuesday 17th Feb 2026

Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July 2026

Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August 2026

Monday 12th to Friday 16th October 2026

Saturday 13th to Wednesday 17th Feb 2027

By completing this course you will meet the requirements of the residential section of your Gold Award. You may also gain a nationally recognised qualification in your chosen activity.

Fully funded places available for Glasgow City Council Registered participants

£440 for everyone else

To book please complete and retunr this Booking Form along with the required consent form. 

Activities will be dependent on group choices and weather conditions. They could include paddlesports, climbing, gorge walking, hill walking, orienteering and mountain biking.