Ten Tors

In the foreground, medal-winning participants stand behind a %22Congratulations%22 banner, while in the background, a crowd gathers under a bright sky near a finish line arch and tents.
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Five young people wearing medals stand proudly in front of a %22Well Done Congratulations%22 banner, with a hilly, outdoor landscape and a finish line arch in the background.
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A group of seven young people with backpacks are resting on a grassy, rocky hillside under a bright sky.
A group of children in outdoor clothing sits on a rocky outcrop in the foreground, with a bright blue sky dotted with white clouds in the background.
A group of young people in red jackets sit on a grassy hill with their backpacks scattered around them, while a hazy, treed landscape stretches into the background under a cloudy sky.
A group of hikers stands in a grassy field with a clear blue sky and rolling hills in the background.

The Ten Tors Challenge is an annual event held in early May for 2,400 young people in the South West. It is organised and ran by the British Army on Dartmoor. It starts and finishes at Okehampton Camp, where teams of six complete a 35, 45 or 55 mile route, dependent on their age and ability. Participants are expected to be self-sufficient from the start at 7am on the Saturday until they return by the 5pm deadline on the Sunday. If the whole team returns before the deadline they are awarded a team certificate as well as individual medals.  

Training takes place in the Autumn and Spring Terms and requires students to commit to a number of day and overnight walks to ensure that they are fully prepared for the event. Participants need a thorough understanding of map and compass work, camp craft, first aid, safety procedures and teamwork.