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Duke of Edinburgh's Award News

Congratulations to all students who completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award final expedition 5-6 July!

Starting at the Cow and Calf rocks in Illkley, camping at Bramhope and finishing in Bramley, the two days were the culmination of months of training and preparation.

Overcoming intense heat, heavy rucksacks, torrential rain, blisters and the odd case of sunburn, all involved displayed tremendous teamwork skills and determination and received a hero’s welcome on their return to LWA.

Last week groups of students also completed their Duke of Edinburgh's Award Silver level practice expedition or public service BTEC expedition unit. On Wednesday 13th July the students set off from Bolton Abbey and walked through the Valley of Desolation to climb Barden Fell and reach the summit at Simon's Seat and a height of 485m. They walked off Barden Fell and into Appletreewick for the first overnight camp. This was a very enduring and challenging hike but all succeeded.

On Thursday 14th July the students set off from Appletreewick and navigated Appletreewick Pasture through Trollers Gill to reach Howgill and their second evenings camp. Friday the 15th saw the students set off from Howgill and their return route to Bolton Abbey included areas of Barden Fell and Bolton Abbey Park.

Again students were self sufficient, carrying all their own clothing, equipment and food.

Fantastic effort from all!

D of E