An Approved Activity Provider (AAP) respected for organising professionally delivered DofE Expeditions for schools, groups and individuals.
Priding ourselves on using the outdoors as an adventure playground, we deliver exceptional and inspiring challenge events for charities and companies, nationwide. These events offer a unique and bespoke outdoor activity opportunity and can be used help raise much needed funds for essential causes.
"Very professional, super organised and really helpful! It is fantastic to partner with a company we can trust to help facilitate our outdoor activations and events".
Josie Fabian
"The ultimate was seeing our students cast aside mobile phones to saw logs and create fires with such enthusiasm! We were supremely well supported by the team throughout and would have no hesitation in returning."
John Jones
Our partnership with The Adventure Element began nearly 10 years ago with the creation of our Pedal Paddle Peak triple adventure challenge event. Today, it’s a flagship challenge in our calendar, drawing over 150 participants each year. From shaping the initial concept to flawless event delivery, The Adventure Element truly are experts in their field, combining exceptional logistics with genuine passion. We’re incredibly grateful to Ben, Chris and the team for their unwavering support and expertise, which has been instrumental in growing Pedal Paddle Peak to the success it is today – and we’re excited to expand the series further with their guidance. Absolute legends!
Kiera Santry
"They have provided inspiring and professional mountain leaders to aid our young people on their Gold DofE expedition. The team have been fantastic in supporting and communicating with us in addition to providing ideas to enhance our programme."
James Drury
"The mountain leaders for our Year 10 Geography Field-trip made sure our group were safe and well cared for, and helped us to achieve all of our goals. The team were experienced and informative and dealt with all of our young people with professionalism, care and good humour. We are looking forward to next years trip already".
Mark McNally
"A flawless experience from start to finish. Thank you for creating an incredible staff challenge and fundraiser for our charity partner 'Mind'. Using bikes, canoes and trekking meant the logistics for the event were complex but you seamlessly delivered a professional event which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone".
Paul Brooks
"We moved to using The Adventure Element last year for our Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions after meeting with Ben to discuss a bespoke program for our students. This year all three levels are being run through them involving over 150 students. This is a reflection of the enthusiasm from parents and their understanding of how the Awards fit into our larger adventure learning ideals. I was particularly impressed with the planning that they put into the Bronze level which included recruiting local leaders with specific knowledge"
Dr Mark Woodward
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Felicity (Fiz) Louden
The Adventure Element have taken the workload out of our DofE provision. Their expertise and knowledge makes the whole process really easy to handle. The instructors are great, and their support for our young people is superb. The tracking devices along with the high quality equipment provided makes our lives easier and gives parents a real peace of mind.
Andy Field
I would highly recommend using The Adventure Element to complete your DofE award. One of the best experiences I have ever been a part of; it’s just a shame it had to come to an end. Thank you all.
Lizzie AndersonYour support, knowledge and guidance was fantastic and I definitely would not have survived the week without it! I’m sure it’s not always easy to deal with grumpy and over tired adults, but your time and dedication is really appreciated!
Christie McLennanWhat an amazing team. Whenever spirits were low you appeared as if by magic to encourage and support the team. You took the right steps to ensure our safety during shocking weather and make sure we were safe and well. Couldn’t ask for a better team and 'Your Adventure in Safe Hands’ the perfect motto for a great adventure company.
DofE Expedition participantWith staff who are highly qualified, safe and love what they do, you can be assured you'll be in the best possible hands.
There is nothing better than seeing someone realise that they really can do it! That's what we live for, and we love to work with and challenge people to be their best selves on our adventures. You can be sure that we will be there to support and encourage you every step of the way.
- Ben Keen, Managing Director
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Hear from Alex, our DofE manager, on how the DofE journey could help support young people with their mental health. We see the firsthand positive impact of providing young people with outdoor experiences in the framework of DofE expeditions. With the rise of major depression in teens, the search for the source and solution are hot debate. And rightly so.
The Adventure Element has come to the end of the Event and Expedition season for 2025 and reached a time of reflection: reviewing what we have achieved and what we wish to work towards. Over the past couple of years, we have made conscious decisions and adaptations to our events to help break down the barriers for women to enter, and we have been closely studying our stats to see if this has influenced any change.
