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Dartmoor Beast
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The '''Dartmoor Beast''' is an annual [[Charitable organization|charitable]] [[fundraising]] challenge run in aid of the charity ''Cancer Climber Association (CCA) UK''.  The challenge takes the form of a daytime navigation exercise held in the [[Dartmoor National Park]] in the county of [[Devon]], [[England]].  The challenge is usually held on a Saturday in late August or early September. (contracted; show full)
[[Image:Dartmoor View.jpg|frame||A typical view across Dartmoor - a nightmare to navigate in poor visibility]]

== Staffing ==
In previous years the challenge has been staffed by volu
nteers from the [[Royal Marines Reserve]] (RMR) [[Bristol]] and representatives of the CCA.  The checkpoints provide an opportunity for RMR staff to assess the fitness, progress and morale of each team, ensuring their safety throughout the [[competition]].

== Rewards of participation ==
Each team member who completes the challenge receives a completion certificate and prizes are awarded for the fastest team on the 20 km and 30 km routes and various other notable achievements.  The event culminates in a barbecue hosted by the RMR and CCA at the Fox and Hounds [[Public House]], in [[Bridstowe]], Devon - which acts as the start/finish and command post for the event.

==See also==
*[[Dartmoor Yomp]]

== External links ==
* [http://beehive.thisisplymouth.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=11396&PageID=67755 Dartmoor Beast Website]
* [http://beehive.thisisbristol.com/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=11396 Cancer Climber Association]

[[Category:Dartmoor]]
[[Category:Health-related fundraisers]]