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Ten Tors Challenge 2026

Since last November a group of approximately 40 year 9 & 10 students have been training hard for this year’s Ten Tors Challenge which takes place on Dartmoor 9^th – 10^th May 2026.  We wish all the students taking part every success on their routes - they’ve all done fantastically well over the last 6 months training, contending with the full range of British weather on the walks from heavy rain to sun, hail, gales, low cloud, mild & freezing temperatures plus a bit of snow but mainly lots and lots of fog/mist & rain – so everyone’s looking forward to hopefully being able to see more of the moor in some sunshine & daylight hopefully!  They have also been camping on campsites, as well as wild camping, around Dartmoor in a range of conditions too.  Hopefully they are well equipped with the skills, experience and kit to conquer the challenges of walking 35 or 45 miles, in 2 days, whilst carrying all their camping/safety gear, navigating, plus walking the many hills and valleys of Dartmoor – we wish them all well on their challenge!  It will be possible to follow their progress around the routes via the Ten Tors website www.tentors.org.uk/

The Army awarded us 3 teams in September 2025 (2 x 35-mile, 1 x 45-mile).  Students from years 9 & 10 are mixed throughout the teams so it has been great seeing the different ages working so well together.  We’ve also had a student join us from Colyton who has fitted in very well and has meant all 3 teams comprising of the required 6 students in each, will be ready for the start line 7am on Saturday 9^th May 2026!

All the Ten Tors training events could not happen without the help and assistance of many volunteers & staff freely giving up their weekends to ensure the students are safe out on the moor in all the varied weather conditions.  So a big thankyou must go to those that helped this year, in no particular order: Graeme, Cathy, Harry, Dan, Jake, Adam M, Mr Hewlett, Miss Barratt, Mrs Keene, Harriet, Tim, Andy, Mr Turnock, Mrs Adie & Dave C – a mixture of CVCC staff & students, parent helpers and ex-students who came back to help.  Many thanks to all of you for all your help, we couldn’t have done it without you so no matter how big or small your contribution, it’s most appreciated! 

We would also like to wish all other Clyst Vale students participating in the Ten Tors challenge with other organisations like the Cadets, Explorers and others, every success too. Look forward to seeing many of them around the Army camp on Friday 8^th May as they explore the Camp, plan their routes, and enjoy the atmosphere before embarking on the challenge 5am Saturday morning!

The pictures are from our last training weekend, before the main event, where the sun was shining for a change – fingers crossed for kind weather on the main event!

Mr Eales

Ten Tors Manager