The Ten Tors event - takes place one weekend in May, every year, and is now limited to 2400 individuals - 400 teams of six teenagers. The teams, depending on age and ability, face hikes of 35, 45 or 55 miles between ten nominated Tors over two days. The intention is that the teams shall be self-sufficient, carrying everything they need to survive two days on the Moor.

The 2009 Ten Tors Chalenge is to take place between the 9th and 10th of May 2009.

Okehampton Golf Club nestles in the heart of Devon, sheltered by the highest tors of Dartmoor, on the northern edge of Devon's magnificent National Park.

Founded in 1913, members, friends and guests have played golf here for nearly one hundred years and whilst much may have changed, visitors to Okehampton can always be assured of a warm welcome.

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Okehampton’s £4.2 million Parklands Leisure Centre is (to date) the largest project ever undertaken by West Devon Borough Council and has been partially financed by a £3.2 million grant from the Sports Lottery. The grant was the second largest ever awarded to the region.

Situated within Simmons Park in the centre of town, Parklands Leisure Centre has something for everyone, offering a wide range of facilities and activities.

Facilities include a four-lane, 25m swimming pool with a movable floor, a four court sports hall, 35-station fitness suite, aerobics studio, crèche and function room.