Bronze Adventurous Journey
Your first Duke of Ed journey is where the fundamentals come together: planning a route, carrying what you need, navigating as a team and looking after each other for two days and one night.



At a glance
Bronze at a glance
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Purposeful activity
- Minimum 6 hours total
- Activity each day
- Minimum 3 hours per day
- Practice Journey
- Optional at Bronze — confirm with your Duke of Ed Leader
- Modes
- Hiking or canoeing
- Team
- Travel and camp as a small group
The journey
What the journey involves
You’ll plan your route, carry your equipment, cook and camp as a team, navigate for the required hours each day and complete the journey with a shared goal in mind.
Southbound provides the preparation, field support and structure so the group can take real responsibility safely.
Dates
Upcoming Bronze journeys
Bronze journey dates are not published here yet. Send an enquiry using the form and the team will share the current options that match your approved plan.
First time
What to expect on your first journey
Day one usually feels new. Packs feel heavy and decisions take longer.
By day two, most groups are moving with more confidence and making better decisions together. That shift is the point of Bronze.