South Downs Expedtion Assessor Network ©

Site developed by Simon Whitmore

Site last updated 21/03/2012

The following link contains landowners and campsites that have indicated that they are willing to take DofE Teams but trainers/supervisors should still visit the area to ensure that the site is still suitable and available. Click here for the list.  

We would welcome any comments on the sites and facilities for future visitors.

Please……

· Uphold the good name of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and respect the Country Code. It is up to   you and your team to behave sensibly and responsibly

· Only use site telephone numbers to contact teams on expedition in cases of emergency

· Remember that inconsiderate behaviour may lead to site wardens deciding to withdraw the site for   use by other participants.

There is NO wild camping allowed on the South Downs unless you have received specific written permission from the landowner.  

Art influenced by the area and landscape

Children’s story about the journey

Colour: sky, reflections on water, house roofs, different grasses, fields etc

Interpretation panel for a particular area

Music influenced by the countryside

Photography

Prose, literature or play writing

Video diary

Conservation

Farm architecture

Farm diversification

Farming types

Field patterns

Flora analysis in a specific area

Footpath erosion

Gates, stiles and fences

Land use

Living off the land: edible foods and water quality

Mapping vegetation

Micrometeorology: temperature, humidity, pressure & wind speed

Soil analysis

Survey of insect population within specific area

Valley transects

Woodland and plantations

Ancient settlements

Brass rubbings in churches

Building construction/architecture specific to area

Disabled access

Historical study of gravestones: average lifespan over decades, families, unusual names

House names, linked to location

Impact of tourism

Invasion routes

Myths & legends

Recreational uses of area: hand gliding, mountain biking, horse riding

Tourism and its effects

Team fitness analysis

Team interaction

Second World War

Smuggling

Churches