Easter Expedition on Dartmoor

News - 28th Apr 2026

During the Easter weekend of 11th–12th April, St. Peter’s Ten Tors trainees completed one of their final and most demanding training exercises, showing impressive commitment as the main event draws closer.

Saturday’s conditions quickly set the tone for the day. While the sky remained clear, a bitterly cold wind swept across Dartmoor, adding an extra layer of challenge from the outset. Early in the route, teams were required to make their way across rough, pathless terrain, pushing through dense tussocks of elephant grass with little in the way of established tracks. It was slow, energy-sapping progress that tested both physical resilience and mental determination.

Starting from Combestone Tor at 8am, the teams navigated westward across the moor towards Sharpitor, covering around 23km and ascending approximately 850 metres over undulating ground. As always, students operated in self-sufficient teams under remote supervision, relying on their training to manage navigation, equipment, food, and group pacing throughout the day.

Despite the tough conditions, the trainees rose to the challenge. Teamwork and perseverance were evident across all groups, with students supporting one another and maintaining focus even when the terrain and wind made progress difficult.

On reaching Sharpitor, the teams were transported back to basecamp in Princetown, where they prepared their evening meals and settled in after a long day on the moor.

With no walking scheduled for Sunday, the group enjoyed a rare opportunity to rest, with a lie-in until 8am, something of a luxury during Ten Tors training.

As one of the final key weekends before the Ten Tors Challenge, this expedition highlighted the determination and readiness of the trainees. With just one major walk remaining, the group continues to build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of teamwork ahead of the event.