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Hiking

Hikers with large backpacks walk up a stone path toward snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.

Hiking stands as an integral component of the Outdoor Education provision and is a cornerstone of the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) programme. It features prominently in numerous expeditions and 'Big Trips,' offering students unparalleled opportunities to explore new territories and navigate the stunning hills and mountains both domestically and abroad.

While seasoned hikers and navigators often challenge themselves on the Silver and Gold DofE Expeditions, there is also a dedicated Hiking Expedition in Scotland tailored to cater to the needs of less experienced participants.

A large group of hikers stands together on a stone plateau against a backdrop of rugged, green mountains under a clear blue sky.
Hikers walk along a rocky path beside a stone wall in the foreground, with stone buildings and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A hiker walks along a rocky mountain path in the foreground, with towering snow-capped peaks under a clear blue sky in the background.
Two runners in neon yellow shirts jog along a paved path in the foreground, with rolling brown hills and a cloudy sunset sky in the background.
A group of hikers stands on a dirt path in a grassy field with a long stone viaduct and misty hills in the background.
Hikers with backpacks trek up a rocky, green mountain trail against a backdrop of steep, craggy cliffs.
Four young men stand together on a grassy hillside with a small lake and rolling mountains in the background.
A line of hikers climbs a steep, rocky slope in the foreground against a backdrop of towering, jagged mountains under a cloudy sky.