Sheldon School

Ten Tors is an annual challenge for young people in the South West of England organised by the British Army. It is the largest youth participation event of its kind, with 2,400 people in 400 teams of six taking on hikes of 35, 45 or 55 miles over the Northern half of Dartmoor during the weekend after the May Day bank holiday. The teams visit 10 nominated tors (check points) in under two days, carrying all that they need to complete their route and stay out overnight safely, all without direct adult supervision.

Ten Tors provides students with challenge like no other - it tests them physically, mentally and emotionally. It will create memories that will last them a lifetime and help them to blossom as a young person. Additionally, it will provide them with the opportunity to explore wider outdoor pursuits.

Sheldon students have been participating in Ten Tors for over a decade. We are the only school in Chippenham to currently offer this opportunity, and one of only two state non-selective schools in Wiltshire to offer training for the Ten Tors Challenge. We offer a full training and preparation programme for students that runs from October through to the event in May, open to Years 9 - 13.

If you are intrepid, looking for a challenge and want to take on a life-changing adventure, Ten Tors is for you!

To find out more about Ten Tors, email tentors@sheldonschool.co.uk or visit the Ten Tors website.

Training Walks and Camps 2025-2026

Training Walks and Camps

Download the full training calendar below.

Sat 18 Oct	Local taster walk for the students around Chippenham/Bowood area
Sat 15 Nov	Local walk around Corsham/Box/Castle Coombe area
Sat 6 Dec	Local walk around the Box/Castle Coombe area
Sat 24 Jan	Circular walk from Llanthony Priory in the Black Mountains (Wales)
Sat 7 Feb	Circular walk taking in Waun Fach in the Black Mountains (Wales)
Fri 6 - Sat 7 Mar	First camp on Dartmoor, leaving after school on the Friday
Thur 19 - Fri 20 Mar	Second camp on Dartmoor, leaving after school on Thursday
Thu 9 - Sat 11 Apr	Third camp on Dartmoor, leaving school middle of the day Thursday (final weekend of the Easter holidays)
Thu 23 - Sat 25 Apr	Fourth camp on Dartmoor, leaving after school on Thursday
Fri 8 - Sun 10 May	Ten Tors Event, leaving Friday AM

Parent Info and Kit List

Please note: the kit list may change depending on Army requirements. Students will be notified of any changes.

Sheldon School Ten Tors Kit List Sheldon School Ten Tors parents key info

Ten Tors News

Mr Page on BBC Radio Wiltshire

Ten Tors on BBC Radio Wiltshire

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Ten Tors Radio Interviews

BBC Radio Wiltshire followed along with our Ten Tors training programme during the 2024-2025 season. You can listen back to the interviews here, beginning with the first training walk in November. The radio pieces also include our stove lighting training day, an interview before the group headed out to the Ten Tors Challenge and a final interview upon return.

Please email tentors@sheldonschool.co.uk for more information.

Ten Tors at Sheldon School is organised by Richard Page, Amy Goldsmith and Ruth Teague.