The Dartmoor Yomp has been running since 2008 in various formats, using Bickleigh Barracks the home of 42 Commando RM, in all but one year since, for camping! eating, socialising and a base for the event. Supporting RMA-The Royal Marines Charity, the Yomp has raised in excess of £60,000.00 since its conception.

Taking part and cycling together are serving and retired Royal Marines, their families and friends, plus local Royal Marines cadets who Yomped and helped with the running of the weekend.

The Royal Marines Association Cycle Club run a Sportive offering two distances for those that would like to cycle.

Sportive - 45 or 80 miles.