SIDMOUTH College students took on a messy series of hands-on, team building challenges at Escot on yesterday.

SIDMOUTH College students took on a messy series of hands-on, team building challenges at Escot on yesterday.

Around 50 pupils were put through their paces by Escot educational ranger Alan Bruford, who oversaw the teenagers take on commando tasks, an orienteering 'letterboxing' challenge and a mile long, barefoot swamp walk.

"It was very hot but they had a whale of a time" said Alan.