Is Ten Tors 2021 going ahead?
2,400 people from schools, colleges, Scout groups at Cadet squadrons from across the South West of England take part in the Ten Tors weekend hike in early May each year.
How long does it take to do the Ten Tors?
The Ten Tors Challenge The teams navigate routes of 35, 45 or 55 miles (depending on age) over the Northern half of Dartmoor, visiting ten nominated tors / check points in under two days. Teams must be self-sufficient, carrying all that they need to complete their route and stay out overnight safely.
What are the 10 tors on Dartmoor?
Ten Tors is an annual weekend hike in early May, on Dartmoor, southwest England. Organised by the British Army, starting in 1960, it brings together teams of six young people each, with the 2,400 young participants hiking to checkpoints on ten specified tors.
What is the Ten Tors Challenge?
The Ten Tors Challenge is a two day expedition for teams of 6 young people aged between 14 and 19. Each team must visit 10 specified checkpoints requiring a walk of 35, 45 or 55 miles over the rugged terrain of Dartmoor depending on the ages of the team. They are expeditions to be completed as a team not as a race.
How many tors are on Dartmoor?
160 tors
There are over 160 tors on Dartmoor. Tors are where the granite rock that is underneath Dartmoor shows through. There are three visitor centres at Dartmoor, one at Princetown, one at Haytor and one at Postbridge. 34,500 people live on Dartmoor.
Are there 10 tors this year?
We regret the necessity to announce the cancellation of the Ten Tors Event for the second year running due to Covid-19 restrictions, but we are already planning for the full Event’s return to Dartmoor in 2022.
What is the highest Tor in Devon?
High Willhays Tor
The highest point on Dartmoor is High Willhays Tor. It’s 621 metres or 2,039 feet above sea level. The lowest point on Dartmoor is Doghole Bridge. It’s 30 metres or 98 feet above sea level.
Why is a Tor called a tor?
The Tor network uses an onion routing technique for transmitting data, hence, the original name, Onion Router.
