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.

Who can take part?

Ten Tors is open to teams of six - aged between 14 and 20 - from schools, youth organisations (Scouts, Guides, Youth Clubs) and Service cadets based in the 7 Counties in South West England.

• 35 mile route: 14 to 15 years
• 45 mile route: 16 to 17 years
• 55 mile route: 17 to 20 years

If you wish to enter you need to approach your school or club for a place in their team.  Applications for team entries will be made by them.  Ten Tors is however very popular, and each year hundreds more applications for team places are made than the 400 that can be accepted.

Why the Limits?

Dartmoor is a unique place, and it would be destroyed by over-use of any kind.  There are many competing demands for its space, habitat, food, minerals, etc...  It exists in a critical balance which is under constant review.  The 400-team limit was agreed partly to help maintain that balance, partly to limit the demands on the event organisation, and partly to retain one crucial aspect of Ten Tors - that teams should as far as possible be alone on the Moor, and rely on their own resources to meet the challenges it raises.

What are the Rules?

Please visit the official Ten Tors Website for more information: http://www.events.ex.ac.uk/tentors/kitlist.htm

Where can I watch Ten Tors?

Undoubtedly Okehampton Army Camp.  Ten Tors starts at 07:00 on Saturday and runs through to 17:00 on Sunday.  The camp has plenty of car-park space, refreshments, and constant updates of team positions on the Moor.  Plus you'll see the teams come in throughout the day, to thoroughly deserved applause and awards.

If you can't get to the Camp, you can watch the teams' progress on the official Ten Tors Website.  Not as good as being there, but the data tracking the teams is just as up-to-date.

Where can I find out more?