Groups all doing well. Lots of smiles at the checkpoints.

All in at the campsite. Tents up and evening meals being cooked. Lots of happy students and staff.

All up and keen for day 2 of their expedition.

All groups making great progress on their Day 2 routes.

All groups making very good progress on their routes. All still smiling at the first checkpoint.

All groups in at the campsite. Superb teamwork on display, and all tents pitched before the rain sets in.

The best part of the day-cooking their camping cuisine!

All up and ready for day 2. The positivity of the participants (and staff) makes up for the rather damp conditions.

It is a bit wet! However, all groups making great progress, and are safe and well. With thanks to Guy's Eating Establishment for finding an area to keep the groups warm and dry as they finish.

All in at camp on day 1 of the Gold practice expedition.

All groups keen for day 2 of the Gold Practice expedition.

Fantastic day on the fells for our Gold DofE groups. Some sore feet, but all happy in camp and enjoying their evening meals.

Another gorgeous day for walking on the DofE Gold practice expedition.