Road closure impacts arrival for this year's 10 Tors

Thousands of youngsters are preparing to arrive on site

Competitors leaving the start of the annual Ten Tors expedition on Dartmoor
Author: Andrew KayPublished 10th May 2024
Last updated 10th May 2024

Youngsters heading for the annual Ten Tors are being warned there's a road closure outside Okehampton Army Camp.

It follows an accident and police say it will cause disruption as thousands of youngsters start to arrive.

Over the weekend they'll cover different distances across Dartmoor by working in teams.

A spokesperson for the event said: "The majority of the teams who enter Ten Tors are from schools and youth groups from across South West England.

"These include scout groups, sports and ramblers’ teams and Armed Forces cadet units, all of whom have trained hard over the last few months and are ready to accept the challenge!

"Those teenagers taking part will trek unaided over different 35, 45 or 55 mile routes and will encounter some of the toughest terrain and highest peaks in Southern England.

"They will rely on their navigational skills and carry all their food, water, bedding, tents,and other essentials as they go.

"It is a feat they must complete as a team and without any help from adults and they’ll remain entirely self-sufficient during their arduous expeditions, including camping out overnight on the moor."

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