Callington students to enter Ten Tors Expedition

Callington Community College is entering 2 teams in the 35 mile and 45 mile events this year...

In 1959 three Army officers felt that Dartmoor would provide a challenge for civilians as well as soldiers, and Ten Tors was conceived.  Teams must walk one of 26 specified routes over the formidable wild country of Dartmoor between ten nominated tors over two days.  Distances of 35, 45 or 55 miles are covered depending on the age of the teams.  The College is entering a team of 14-15 year olds for the 35 mile event, and the students who did that event last year are entering the 45 mile event this year.

Ten Tors is open to teams of six, in any male/female combination - 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.

The Expedition this year will be on May 9th and 10th.  The Callington students have been training hard under the supervision of Mr Morrell, Mr Hubbard and Mr Purchase.  Last year, the Callington team completed the walk easily, but in previous years poor weather conditions have often led to emergency evacuation of walkers.

The pictures on the right were taken during a training walk in February this year, when there were still traces of snow on the moor.

We wish this year's teams the very best of luck.