Ten Tors is a Dartmoor challenge run solely for young people. The 2027 event runs from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 May 2027, starting and finishing at Okehampton Camp. It is organised by the Army’s Headquarters South West, with support from the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force, the emergency services and volunteers.
What happens
The main event is the Ten Tors Challenge, attempted by 2,400 teenagers in 400 teams of six. Each team navigates a route of 35, 45 or 55 miles, depending on age, visiting ten nominated tors or check points in under two days. Teams are self-sufficient: they carry everything they need and stay out overnight on the moor. For 2027 the organisers have said the 45 and 55 mile teams will venture onto Dartmoor’s South Moor.
Two shorter challenges run alongside it. The Jubilee Challenge is run closer to Okehampton Camp for young people aged 14 to 21 with a range of challenging conditions. The Dartmoor Granite Challenge is for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities, and covers at least 18km including an overnight camp.
Who can take part
This is not a public ticketed event. Schools, scout groups, cadet forces and clubs in the South West apply for team places through the Ten Tors website, and a young person who wants to take part approaches their own school or club. Applications for 2027 ran from 1 to 22 September 2026, and the selection results were published on 28 September 2026.
Visitor Information
Dates: Friday 7 to Sunday 9 May 2027.
Cost: There are no public tickets. Entry fees are paid by the schools and organisations that enter: £270 per team for the Ten Tors Challenge, £30 per participant for the Jubilee Challenge and £35 per participant for the Dartmoor Granite Challenge.
Getting there: The event starts and finishes at Okehampton Camp, on the moor above Okehampton.
Following a team: Individual teams’ progress can be followed on the Ten Tors website during the event. There is no Ten Tors app.
Camping: Supporters cannot camp at Okehampton Camp, which is already congested. There are hostels and campsites in the area.
Where to Stay
Okehampton is the nearest town. Browse places to stay near Okehampton and book early for the first weekend of May.
