The Duke of Edinburgh scheme is great, I completed it last year (just in time - aged 24)
The expedition was 5 days training in the lakes, then a 4 day expedition over Scafell Pike and surrounding area. Great introduction to the mountains!
Not sure as to why it was based in the lake district when we have fantastic mountains here in Scotland, but we were pretty much told what to do.
Since May last year I have completed 47 Munros, which I probably wouldn’t have done, if I hadn’t completed the DofE.
Inspired a lot of people to get out there.