Brathay Exploration Group

Based in Ambleside, Cumbria, England, BET aims to run around five expeditions per year, to destinations all over the world.

[1] The group is aimed at young people (aged 16–25) from all backgrounds who share an interest in the outdoors and who want to "learn new skills, make new friends, gain new self-confidence and discover new places on expeditions, in the UK, Europe and worldwide".

In 1997 the Royal Geographical Society awarded BET a Special Medal "for services to exploration and youth adventurous activities".

The Administrator is responsible for running BET's Office and Headquarters at Shackleton Lodge, both of which are situated beside the River Brathay near Ambleside in Cumbria.

There is also an annual dinner (usually held in January), where members can meet up and discuss past and future trips, as well as catching up on each other's news in yet another excuse for people to socialise!