Duke of Edinburgh Gold Multi-Activity Residential - DOE6a

23 - 27 Jun, Gowanbank , S4 - LS, £345.00
No accompanied travel

Ready to complete your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Residential? Look no further! Join us at Gowanbank for a week of adventure, personal growth, and, most importantly, fun!

This event will give you the opportunity to meet the requirements of your Gold Residential whilst also cultivating essential leadership skills through outdoor activities.

Programme:

We’ll kick off the week at 9:30am on Monday morning and finish up at around 3pm on Friday afternoon. Each day we’ll take part in outdoor activities, either on-site at Gowanbank, or further afield, and in the evenings we’ll all join together to reflect on the day, along with some much-needed downtime to socialise with others on the residential and make lasting friendships.

What’s included?

  • Full programme of activities throughout the week
  • All equipment needed for activities
  • Accommodation in shared en-suite rooms
  • All bedding
  • All meals – from lunch on Monday to lunch on Friday
  • Meets all criteria for the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Residential section

How to get here:

Gowanbank has great transport links. Hop on a train or bus to Kilmarnock. There are regular trains to Kilmarnock from Glasgow and Carlisle. From Kilmarnock, catch Bus 1 through to Newmilns which will drop you just a few minutes away from the centre.

Note: The programme will start at around 10:30am on Monday so aim to arrive around 9:30am, where possible, to give time to get settled in, but please get in touch if transport options would necessitate a later arrival time.

Don’t miss this opportunity to push your boundaries, make new friends, and create lasting memories – secure your spot now!

Cost

The cost for the week is £345 per person. If cost is an issue, please speak to your local DofE manager as they may be able to access a DofE bursary to support you with the cost of your residential.

DofE Requirements

DofE requires that the majority of participants on a residential should be unknown to each other. For this reason, as this is a small event, we would encourage you to book individually, or with no more than one other person known to you prior to the residential.


Following DofE requirements, minimum numbers for a residential are 5. In the unlikely event we don’t reach minimum numbers for a residential we reserve the right to cancel. Any monies paid will be refunded or an alternative date offered.

Your team leader for this holiday is Beth Rickman.

For more information about this holiday, please contact:

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What can you do here?

  • Abseiling
  • Archery
  • Bushcraft
  • Crate Climbing
  • Tree Climbing
What about other activities?

As well as the activities listed above or on the event pages, you'll also get a chance to take part in other activities at this site. Check out the full list at the venue page here.

What's the location like?

Located on 6 beautiful acres on the edge of Darvel, Ayrshire. With woodlands and countryside on your doorstep, and plenty of exciting activities to try, Gowanbank is a great place for exploring, relaxing, and adventuring.

What's inside?

Gowanbank is a beautiful old house with spectacular views out across the Irvine valley and lots of great areas to hang out with friends and relax. It has a big meeting room, a cosy fireplace, games room, en-suite bedrooms, and a large dining hall.

Where is it?

It is located just off the A71, also known as the Darvel Road, a short drive away from Kilmarnock and just half an hour south of Glasgow.