Heroes Hikes: Dartmoor

Okehampton, Devon
13 September 2025
Hike
£200.00 target
£49.00
Difficulty: Amber

Difficulty levels explained

Green

Easiest – A challenge for beginners, suitable for most fitness levels.

Yellow

Moderate – Slightly more demanding. Some previous experience is beneficial.

Amber

Advanced – A difficult challenge, a real test of endurance and agility.

Red

Expert – The most strenuous of our challenges. High fitness and specialised gear are often necessary.

Are you ready to take on the wilds of Dartmoor? Lace up your boots and join us on an unforgettable hike through the rugged landscapes of this national park, where you'll climb majestic tors and follow the winding course of the River Okement.

What's included?

Finishers medal
Free Branded Headband on arrival
Tea/coffee on arrival
A glass of fizz at the finish line to celebrate your achievement
1:10 ratio of expert tour guides
Help for Heroes presence - your personal Cheer Squad!
Veteran Ambassador presence
Kit list and training plan

Heroes Hikes - Help for Heroes

About the Dartmoor Heroes Hike

The 25km hike begins and ends in Okehampton.
Led by expert guides, you’ll encounter Hound Tor, Little Hound Tor and Winter Tor.
You'll pass through an MOD training range and follow the beautiful East Okement River.
Throughout the 7-9 hour hike, we’ll ascend a total of 780 metres.

This challenge is bespoke to Help for Heroes and is organised and managed by our event provider, RAW Adventures.

I loved the whole experience!"

Lisa

Heroes Hiker

FUNDRAISING AND REGISTRATION

The registration fee for all participants is £49 per person.

The fundraising target that we ask each participant to raise is £200. Please note you don't have to meet this target before the event. You can continue to collect donations afterwards.

The Events Team are always on hand to support you through your fundraising. You can find some handy Fundraising Tools on our website, and we have lots of Fundraising ideas to get you started.

Heroes Hikes FAQs
- Heroes Hikes are all about having a great time. There's so much you can get out of the experience:
  - Challenge yourself - feel a real sense of achievement.
  - Discover some of the UK’s most stunning hiking spots.
  - Show your support for the Armed Forces community.
  - Meet new friends, hear inspiring stories from our charity Ambassadors, and make memories!
- For every Heroes Hike, we’ve got you covered with:
  - A complete kit list to make sure you’ve got the hiking essentials.
  - A training plan to get you ready for the day.
  - Fundraising tips and advice.
  - Our friendly Events Team, on hand to answer your questions.
  - Expert guides leading the way and supporting you every step of the hike.
- You can sign up for as many hikes as you want! We've grouped them into four exciting bundles: Three Peaks in Three Months, Best of British Countryside, Coastal Routes, and Historic Hikes. Why not challenge yourself to complete a set? Or mix and match your favourite locations.
- Here’s a general outline for the day of your hike:
  - 0700am Recommended time for breakfast (this is not provided to you on the event)
  - 0800am Arrive at the start location for registration
  - 0830am Kit check and safety briefing
  - 0900am latest planned departure time
  - 5:00 PM+: Challenge complete! Arrive back at the event car park
  Please note that these timings might change slightly. You’ll receive full details 2 weeks before the event.
- All Heroes Hikes are open to entrants aged 10 and over.