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NIEX 2026 – KSA/Gold DofE Practice Expedition

April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026

Applications are now open for NIEX 2026! This is an exciting opportunity for those working towards their King’s Scout Award/DofE Gold to take part in a challenging expedition programme.

At a glance:

  • Open to participants aged 16+ by 1 February 2026, and under 25 by 1 September 2026.
  • Cost: Around £475 (no more than £500 in total, payable in instalments).
  • Includes a Practice Expedition in the Mourne Mountains and a Qualifying Expedition in the Lake District, England.
  • Mandatory attendance at all listed training, practice, and qualifying expeditions.

For full details, including the Information Pack, kit list, dates, and costs, please visit our NIEX 2026 web page.

Please register below.

Details

Start:
April 10, 2026
End:
April 12, 2026

Organiser

Andrew Stacey – Activity Permits Lead
Email
andrewstacey@scoutsni.org

Venue

Mourne Mountains
Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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