Explorer Belt 2026 – Galicia

15th to 29th August 2026

For Explorers over 16 and Network members  

Register your interest here 

Ready for the ultimate scouting challenge?

The Explorer Belt is a 10-day adventure across one of Europe’s most stunning regions. It’s Scouting’s best Top Award —one of the toughest and most rewarding. It’s a real test of your skills, teamwork, and everything you’ve learned in Scouting.

Our 2026 Explorer Belt offering is to Galicia, Northern Spain. You’ll explore on foot, meet its people and dive into its culture and way of life.

What’s the Explorer Belt all about?

You and your team will plan and complete a 10-day fully independent expedition. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • Walking around 150km
  • Planning your own route and accommodation
  • Meeting locals, completing projects, and getting to know Galicia’s culture and way of life
  • Sharing your experiences through a final presentation

The Explorer Belt is a challenge. It’s also seriously fun and an unforgettable experience.

What you need to take part

You must:

  • Be 16 or over before the start of the expedition (15th Aug 2026)
  • Either be an Explorer Scout or in Scout Network
  • Have some experience with hiking and expeditions (like Chief Scout’s Diamond or Silver DofE)
  • Attend two training weekends: 29th/30th Nov 2025 and a second Mar/Apr 26 date TBA
  • Complete a one day First Aid course (or already hold a recent Scouts First Response first aid certificate)
  • Organise two weekend training expeditions (between Dec 2025–and May 2026)
  • Be free between 15th to 29th August 2026
  • Scouts from across the UK are welcome. UK Guides are welcome too. 
  • How to get started
  • Register your interest here and choose an info session date
  • Form your team: We’ll give you hints and tips at the info session on how to form your team. Teams need to be 4 or 5 Explorer Scouts or 3 to 5 Network Scouts
  • Prepare for training : You must attend both training weekends and complete your first aid course and practice expeditions

This is your moment

The Explorer Belt pushes you. But it also opens doors—to new friends, new places, and new parts of yourself.