VESU Summer expedition 2025

Sunday July 27th to Saturday August 2nd. 2025

A week long camp in the forests and mountains of mid Wales, a few km North of Machynlleth.

The site consists of a 4-acre field, bounded by a stream on one side and a fence on the other, with a further 20 acres of woods adjacent. Up to four groups may be in camp together. The ablution block contains toilets, washbasins and showers.

Activities to include

Camping, Backwoods Cooking, Wide games

Camp fires, Wild Camping

Night hike, Bivis and hammocks

Hill Walking, Day at the beach

Orienteering, Dinner at a posh pub

Canyoning/Ghyll running, Swimming

Travelling by minibus

Leaving Explorer Hut 10.00 Sunday 27th July

Return to hut approx 17.00 Saturday 2nd August

Cost £300, However if enough Explorers go there could be refunds.

Site location map and photos from last years expedition shown below

KIT LIST – summer camp

This list is a guide.

• Camping mat / air bed – remember you are camping for a full week so be comfy! Sleeping bag Pillow Night clothes

• T-shirts • Sweatshirts • Shorts • Joggers/ Trousers

• Underwear • Trainers Walking boots • Waterproof clothing – coat and over trousers (you might want to bring a spare lightweight waterproof just in case) • Swimming stuff plus shorts and teeshirt and towel – we will be wet

• Footwear for getting wet – old trainers NOT crocs or flipflops • Washkit and towel Personal first aid kit Suncream

• Insect repellent • Any medication if needed – inform leaders

• Hat/ Cap • Torch - + spare batteries and in good working order as this will be the only source of light in tents at night

• Plastic bags/ nylon drybags to keep wet in/out

• Daysack and drinks bottle and/or flask • Camping chair

• Packed lunch and drink for Sunday

Summer Expedition 2024