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Walking Group Training on Dartmoor National Park

Before conducting any training on Dartmoor National Park, Team Managers and staff must check the Dartmoor six-week firing notice.

Checked: 2 October 2026

Short-notice changes may be made without warning. For the latest information, please call 0800 458 4868 (free) or 01837 657 210.

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Limitations on the Use of Dartmoor for Ten Tors Training

  1. Archerton
    Remain on the bridleway around Archerton at SX 640 791. Walkers must not stray onto private driveways.
  2. Tor Royal
    The track from Tor Royal (SX 600 732) to Bullpark (SX 603 734) is not a public right of way and must not be used.
  3. Gates, Stiles and Gaps
    Working with Dartmoor National Park Authority, the TT26 map includes, for the first time, the locations of gates, stiles and deliberate gaps to assist with route planning. If any are incorrectly marked or found to be damaged, please report the details to SWHQ-TenTors-MAILBOX@mod.gov.uk so that the information can be passed to the National Park Authority.

  4. Standon Farm
    Standon Farm and the surrounding area are Out of Bounds (OOB) while training for Ten Tors. The building is situated on enclosed land and may be used for military training at any time, without warning or warning signs being displayed.

    Walking groups may use the permissive path between Standon Steps at SX 539 816, south along the River Tavy, to the Access Land at SX 541 814.

    The bridge at SX 538 816 across the River Tavy may be used, but only one team at a time. The bridge is scheduled to close for repair later this year. Please observe any Ten Tors notices displayed in the area.

  5. Parking
    The restriction on parking in a car park when it is already more than half full of Ten Tors-related vehicles does not apply to Willsworthy Car Park, which is owned by the Ministry of Defence.

  6. Okehampton Camp Apex
    The unfenced open ground to the north of Okehampton Camp Apex Junction, centred on St Michael's Bungalow at SX 5905 9363, is Out of Bounds (OOB).

    Establishments must take particular care to ensure that walkers do not use this area for toilet stops before or after training.

  7. Gutter Tor / Scout Hut Car Park
    The car park at SX 578 672 is seriously potholed, with several deep, clay-filled holes. Team Managers should exercise caution if planning to park vehicles in this area.

  8. Stannon Track
    The track north of Higher Merripit at SX 652 795 may be used by Ten Tors walking groups by kind permission of the farmer.

    Please repay this permission by ensuring that all gates are closed and that any litter is removed.

  9. Forestry Work
    There is a significant amount of felling taking place in Fernworthy, Bellever and other woodland areas. Please observe all warnings and take extra care when training in these areas.

10. Stiles and Gates
Dartmoor National Park Authority has replaced and repaired many stiles and gates, with several improvements supported by Ten Tors donations.

Please use the designated stiles and gates and do not climb over walls or fences.

11. Stonetor Hill Gate. This gate, north of Fernworthy SX649 854, has been inserted with funding from the Ministry of Defence, to provide a drier route between Fernworthy and Kes Tor/ Batworthy Corner. Please use this route to avoid the eroded and over used track that skirts the north of the Forest.

12. Loos. The toilets in the Princetown Visitor Centre are only for the use of those viewing the exhibits. There are public toilets available in the carpark to the right of the Visitor Centre The toilets outside the Postbridge Visitor Centre may be used but do please leave them clean and tidy.

13. Postbridge vehicle parking. Vehicle parking in the Postbridge area is congested so please consider parking elsewhere. You can park in the Bellever Forest top and bottom carparks, but do not leave vehicles in front of Bellever Forest gates as they provide emergency fire access. Overspill may park in the lower part of the Visitor Centre carpark - having paid.

14. Fire Risk. The fire risk is rising with the dry weather and wind, making the Molinia grass and foliage tinder dry. Please take extra care not to start a fire. Obey the Green Card wildfire instructions.

15. TT 27 Map. To ensure that mires are readily distinguishable, the approximate areas area identified by Ordnance Survey have been shaded blue.

16. Peat Restoration. The University of Exeter estimates that just 1% of Dartmoor’s deep peat area is healthy, peat-forming bog, whilst the majority has been severely damaged by drainage, cutting, drying and erosion. The Peatland Restoration Project provides a huge opportunity to keep carbon locked in the peat bogs, create wildlife habitat, improve water quality, reduce downstream flooding and help drought resilience. Peat Restoration is taking place in the area of Ockerton Court, Hangingstone and Tavy Head. Be aware that these area may be wetter than us ual and walkers may need to avoid them. Maps will be posted here when available.

17. Bagga Tor. Use of the narrow road to Bagga Tor Gate is to be minimised. The road and the small parking area at Bagga Tor Gate should only be used while collecting a casualty, and then preferably using a car rather than a minibus.