Flight Sergeant Meg Hall, of 2040 (Richmond) Squadron RAF Air Cadets, was among 17 young people from the North of England who finished the four-day trek, carrying all their supplies and charting their own course through the Dales. The team in the rain at Malham Cove (Image: Supplied)The cadets had completed a practice expedition on the North Yorkshire Moors in early July. Squadron Leader Charlotte Bridges, regional Duke of Edinburgh’s Award officer, praised the cadets for their effort and teamwork. At Malham Tarn (Image: Supplied)She said: "The cadets worked hard to prepare for the expeditions, planning their routes and kit. Gold DofE Cadet Flight Sergeant Meg Hall with Meg the Border Collie (Image: Supplied)Gold DofE All participants with Sqn Ldr Charlotte Bridges on completion (Image: Supplied)Gold DofE Yorkshire and the Humber Cadets (Image: Supplied)