YOUNG people have been channelling their inner Bear Grylls as they tackle the Ten Tors Challenge.

Each year, more than 2,400 teenagers from across Cornwall take on Dartmoor’s moorland in a challenge which has become a right of passage for the region’s youth. Broken down into 400 teams of six, the teams navigate routes of 35, 45 or 55 miles - depending on their age - over the northern half of Dartmoor, visiting ten nominated tors which serve as check points in under two days.

Young people from St Joseph’s School in Launceston were among those taking on the challenge.

“Huge congratulations to all the students who took part in the Ten Tors Challenge this weekend,” said a school spokesperson. “We are so proud of every single one of them!

“Special congratulations to our 35-mile team, who finished at 10.26am this morning — brilliant walking and a fantastic strong finish! A huge well done as well to St Joseph’s students Millie and Ruby for completing the 45-mile route with their Torpoint teammates, an incredible achievement.”

Training for the event is the responsibility of the schools and groups the students are representing and often starts months in advance.

Completing Ten Tors is not easy with the terrain, distances and often the climate all conspiring against success, however, each year young people show what they’re made of to complete the course.

It wasn’t just current students who were getting involved, a couple of former students were also showing their determination, as they took on the 55-mile route.

“It’s wonderful to hear that St Jo’s alumni Theo and Harry successfully completed the impressive 55-miler with Callywith,” the spokesperson continued. “What an amazing experience for you all.

“Your determination, resilience and teamwork have made us incredibly proud.”