Adventure Week: Exmoor National Park

Immerse yourself in the wilderness. Learn how to survive and work together to face unknown challenges amidst the hills and valleys of Exmoor.

Start your adventure with us today and explore the wilderness of Exmoor.

This Adventure Week takes British Exploring Society’s unique approach, based around Adventure, Knowledge and Personal Development, to Dartmoor National Park. It’s one of two Adventure Weeks that we run in the UK.

A wild camping adventure in Exmoor National Park puts you right at the heart of one of England’s most untamed landscapes. You will have the chance to develop navigation and survival skills, where the beauty of the wild is paired with challenges to develop your resilience and teamwork. Experience true adventure as you trek through open terrain, camp in the wilderness, and learn about Exmoor’s rich ecology under the expansive night sky.

Whilst this is a complete and self-contained activity, it may also act as a stepping stone onto future adventures and our full-scale expedition programmes.

Please note you must be a British citizen or UK resident to join one of our programmes.

Applications are open for 2026
Age 18-25
£70 - £300 *Dependent on household income
23rd - 27th May 2026 (5 days + 4 nights)
Exmoor National Park
Recommended vaccinations for life in the UK

It was truly an unexpected and incredible journey for me...
Naffie, previous programme participant

Led by experts, the programme has been designed to take you out of your comfort zone in a challenging yet safe environment, with a real focus on the skills and personal development you will gain from the experience. The safety and support of our Young Adventurers is the cornerstone on which we build and develop our programmes, from conception through to departure and return.

The vast majority of young people return from our programmes and expeditions with a wealth of new-found practical skills, new friends-for-life and a real sense of personal development – all of which can have tangible benefits for the future.

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What's included?

An adventurous programme built on nearly a century of experience
Support through the application process from our dedicated and friendly team
Each Adventure Week programme includes;
- A bespoke package of specific training delivered by a qualified leadership team
- Loan of specialist and group equipment required for your adventure (Kit List to follow)
- Food; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
  Transport from an agreed meeting point; usually a train station
- Leadership from world class expedition professionals throughout the programme
24/7 remote support during the programme from the British Exploring Society team in London

What's Involved?

You will have the opportunity to explore the natural world, being mentored and supported by expert leaders, alongside expedition medics, scientists and adventure professionals
Work towards a Fundraising Challenge to develop your confidence and gain invaluable skills to help you in adult life and employment
Enjoy a diverse programme of scientific study and research and take part in creative media projects to document your experience
Build your character, resilience, determination and teamworking ability while exploring amazing wilderness

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It doesn't matter where your starting point is; you'll return with more confidence in your own abilities; greater resilience, determination and courage - and a sense of self-belief that will stay with you for life.