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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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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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

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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The 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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