Applications now open

Applications are now open for NIEX 2026! Spaces are limited, so we encourage early registration.

Key Information

• Age Requirements:
  • King’s Scout/DofE Gold: Minimum 16 years old by 1 February 2026.
  • All participants must be under 25 years old by 1 September 2026.
• Costs:
  • King’s Scout/DofE Gold Expedition (Approximately £475, balance to be invoiced in 3 installments) No more than £500 in total.
    Deposit payment is required during initial sign-up via the events calendar.
• Locations:
  • Practice Expedition: Mourne Mountains
  • King’s Scout Gold Qualifying: Lake District, England
• Mandatory Attendance: Participants must attend all training, practice, and qualifying expeditions listed in the events calendar.
• Transport: Provided for the King’s Scout Gold expedition from Ardnavally Scout Centre to the Lake District. For other events, participants are responsible for meeting at the designated locations.
• Food: Participants must provide their own food for all training and expeditions.
• Equipment: A full kit list is included in the NIEX 2026 PDF. Participants without the required equipment will not be permitted to continue.

How to Apply

Step 1: Visit the events calendar here to book and view all training/expedition dates.

Step 2: Complete the NIEX 2025/26 JotForm to secure your place. Deposit payment is required at this stage.

Step 3: Check your email for further details.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Andrew Stacey directly as he is the organiser for the NIEX expeditions.

Email: andrewstacey@scoutsni.org