2012 Expeditions & Environmental Studies

Below are details on all of our exciting expeditions, including information on the projects, accommodation and how to book. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

BEG is an approved residential D of E activity provider meaning taking part in our expeditions can count towards achieving your D of E award; check out the DofE website for more information. Further to this, the projects carried out on the expeditions can also help you to gain a John Muir award. For further information on these, please get in touch.

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Mar Lodge, Cairngorms, Scotland

Investigate the Cairngorms' water vole population - training included

Main Contact: Anna Griffith

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Dates: 2nd –10th July 2012

Cost: £500

Accommodation: self-catering hostel-style accommodation on the Mar Lodge Estate.

Pre-requisites: All ages 18+ with an interest in the natural environment. Good physical fitness to manage full days in the outdoors.

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Isle of Arran, Scotland

BEG at Arran

A wild trip tracking upland habitats, including rhododendron bashing!

Main Contact: Jonny Eldridge

Dates: 21st  - 30th Aug 2012

How much: £499

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Accommodation: self-catering hostel-style accommodation in Brodick Country Park.

Pre-requisites: All ages 16+ with an interest in the natural environment. Good physical fitness to manage full days in the outdoors.

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Foula, Shetland Isles

Foula Puffin

Explore a unique, remote island and conduct valuable ecological study

Main contact: David Scott-Langey

When: 21st July – 4th August (tbc)

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Accommodation: self catering cottage and tents

How much: £525 (plus ferry)

Pre-requisites: All ages 16+ with an interest in the natural environment. Reasonable physical fitness to manage full days in the outdoors

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Wild Ennerdale, Lake District

Wild Ennerdale

A week of flora-based field studies in a remote and stunning setting

Main contact: Heather Bowie

When: 24th – 31st August 2012

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Cost: £350

Accommodation: self-catering hostel-style accommodation in the Ennerdale valley

Pre-requisites: Age 16+ with an interest in the natural environment. Good physical fitness to manage full days in the outdoors.

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Norway 2012

BEG NorwayThe Tunsbergdalsbreen Project

When: 7– 27th August 2012

Where: Jostedal Icecap, Southern Norway

How much: £1600 all inclusive - THIS EXPED IS FULL!

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Co-ordinator: Morgan Gibson

Pre-requisites: 18+ , a good level of fitness, interest in geography and some  previous winter mountaineering experience  desirable, but definitely not essential!

 

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