Join our brand NEW challenge taking place in collaboration with Dartmoor Search and Rescue!

Dartmoor Challenge 2025

Are you ready to push your limits for a life-saving cause? The Dartmoor Challenge and test your endurance.

Sat, 11 Oct | Ashburton

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Time and location

11 Oct 2025, 07:30 – 21:00 Ashburton, St Marys Rescue Centre c/o St Boniface House, Ashburton, Newton Abbot TQ13 7JL, UK

Take on Dartmoor like never before!

1 full day, high-energy adventure across one of the UK’s most dramatic landscapes.

We’re proud to partner with Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton Team to bring you a unique, one-day team challenge designed to test your resilience, teamwork, and determination over 13.5 miles of rugged moorland terrain.

Along the route, five demanding challenges, designed around real-life search and rescue scenarios, will test your physical endurance and strategic thinking. From climbing three rugged Dartmoor Tors, to responding to emergency situations, this is a chance to step into the boots of those who save lives on the moors.

Step into the wild

Gather your team of six, make sure you are ready to go at 8am and prepare to:

  • Navigate the rugged terrain of Dartmoor National Park
  • Tackle 5 real world search & rescue themed challenges
  • Follow in the footsteps of Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Ashburton
  • Conquer the moors from dawn into dusk
  • Celebrate around a roaring campfire at River Dart Country Park on your return

This is not just a challenge, it’s a test of resilience, teamwork, and spirit.

Are you ready to take on the team building challenges?

You may have to climb, you may have to pull a heavy weight, you may get wet!

Challenge Stations

  • Search Area
  • Missing Person ID
  • Stretcher Obstacle Course
  • Water Throw Bag Challenge
  • Rope Challenge

Essential Information

Entry Fee: £25 pp | Minimum Fundraising: £250 pp

Raise £300+ and get your entry fee refunded!

Funds raised will be split equally between Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton Team, who receive no government funding, and Focus Foundation, supporting grassroots charities across the Southwest.

Basecamp: 

River Dart Country Park, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7NP

Accommodation:

  • Dorms: £40 pp/night (up to 12 people, mostly en-suite)
  • Main House Rooms: From £135/night
  • Coach House B&B: From £110/night
  • Camping: £30 per pitch/night (includes electric hook-up).

There will be medals & prizes at the finish line! Kit lists will be provided, and everyone is sent on this challenge with a custom route map an goodie bag.

There will be live social media updates & drone footage

Please note: This is a tough challenge and only appropriate for over 18s!