The Adventure Element Ltd

The Adventure Element Ltd A leading DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for professionally delivered Expeditions and Gold Residentials.

Adventure Challenge Events organiser, offering unique outdoor activity opportunities to help raise much needed funds for essential causes.

Can you think of the last time you placed yourself outside of the comfort zone and how you felt after the experience?It ...
03/04/2026

Can you think of the last time you placed yourself outside of the comfort zone and how you felt after the experience?

It is important to get comfortable with being uncomfortable for many reasons. In fact, there are a lot of benefits to experiencing the simplicity of an expedition, feeling the gratitude of a warm place to rest and savouring a meal after a day's effort on the trail.

Our DofE manager Alex Knill writes about coping with limited luxuries on DofE expedition and how participants can reframe their mindset to not only survive, but thrive, during their DofE journey.

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https://www.theadventureelement.co.uk/posts/coping-with-limited-luxury-on-dofe-expeditions

Sharing a handful of our favourite trails on from the beautiful Brecon Beacons to the jagged Jurassic. Send our post t...
01/04/2026

Sharing a handful of our favourite trails on from the beautiful Brecon Beacons to the jagged Jurassic.

Send our post to your walking buddy for your next explore or come along on one of our challenges this year. Mountain hikes or seaside wandering, escaping into lush green or heading lakeside... where is your internal compass leading you??

Pre-season prep meets family holiday!The Forecast family are up in the Lakes helping Ben give the boat a run before our ...
31/03/2026

Pre-season prep meets family holiday!

The Forecast family are up in the Lakes helping Ben give the boat a run before our event season kicks off and teaching them young.

A shout out to WRS International for supplying the boat!

Sun safety is so often forgotten or underestimated when individuals head out to explore. An incredibly important and pow...
31/03/2026

Sun safety is so often forgotten or underestimated when individuals head out to explore. An incredibly important and powerful campaign by Melanoma Fund and Mountain Training.

'What if mental health was built into adventure?'A great question. One that the brilliant Grace Knill took the time to a...
27/03/2026

'What if mental health was built into adventure?'

A great question. One that the brilliant Grace Knill took the time to answer for us.
On DofE expeditions, we see young people relish the benefits of the outdoors and everything that comes with the sense of adventure. Grace explores how the '5 ways to wellbeing' structure perfectly aligns with the DofE journey.

Grace has a huge breadth of experience with young people and wellbeing and now sits as the creative and wellbeing programmes manager with Creative Health charity Pioneer Projects. Read our latest blog and let us know your thoughts on mental health and adventure going hand in hand!

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https://www.theadventureelement.co.uk/posts/what-if-mental-health-was-built-into-adventure

'No Phone? No Way!' 'The double edged sword of phones on DofE expeditions' is the latest blog written by our DofE manage...
24/03/2026

'No Phone? No Way!' 'The double edged sword of phones on DofE expeditions' is the latest blog written by our DofE manager Alex.

Technology can be a hindrance or a help, used for good or a barrier to greatness. Through managing DofE expeditions and working with hundreds of young people, we have found the best replacement or distraction from phones is the outdoors.

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https://www.theadventureelement.co.uk/posts/no-phone-no-way-the-double-edge-sword-of-phones-on-dofe-expeditions

23/03/2026

In the last of the insights from Ben's DofE silver practice expedition, he dives into safety protocols, top tips around staying safe and making sure to plan for the 'What Ifs'.

What actions do you take to make sure you explore safely?

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19/03/2026

Ben talks about the essential kit he packs in his rucksack any day he heads out on the hill, regardless of weather conditions.

What are your non-negotiables when it comes to your kit for the hill?



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18/03/2026

Ben, our Managing Director and experienced leader, shares more tips from his weekend on a silver DofE practice expedition. This time Ben talks about the best ways to attack a hill!

Facing a hill, especially with a heavy rucksack, is a challenge many of us have faced. What are your best tips for making it easier going?

17/03/2026

On the DofE expedition practice over the weekend, our director Ben chatted with Hannah and Alexia about their DofE experience and what inspired them to start on their journey.

We absolutely loved Hannah and Alexia's energy and motivation!

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16/03/2026

When the instructors learn something new on a Geography Field trip, you know its a good day.

"Harsh, cold conditions meant we didn’t visit the summit, but the students had a great outing on one of the finest mountains in the Lake District, in my opinion!" - Ben, our director, was out on the hill along with Ronnie, one of our brilliant leaders and geography teacher Mr McNally. They took a group of students out to help bring their geography lesson to life. The students and teacher team from St Francis Xavier School made a brilliant effort!

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15/03/2026

The 5 D's of Navigation. Do you know what they are?

Ben Keen, director of The Adventure Element, has been out in the North Yorkshire Moors this weekend on a DofE silver practice expedition. As our instructors were out teaching teams of participants how to navigate, Ben shared a little background on the 5 Ds of navigation.

Have a guess or share your knowledge in the comments!

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