Merrist Wood
SS 2017/18 #1
Sat 16 September, 2017
Near: Guildford
Level of event: Local
Type of event:
Juniors, Schools
Results
Results and Splits
Routegadget
Junior League Ind scores
JL Team standings
Pre Event Info
Directions / Parking
Approach from the A323 at the Fairlands Roundabout, between Normandy and Guildford. Take the exit from the roundabout towards Worplesdon; after 100m turn left into Merrist Wood College. Follow the drive for about half a mile (speed bumps and a few holes!). On approaching the main campus, turn right, signposted to 'Staff and Students Car Park', watching out for runners, and then follow directions from marshals.
Course Information
Yellow, Orange, Light Green, Short Blue
Registration & Start Times
Registration from 09:30
Start times 10:00 - 11:30
Terrain Description
Not used for 7 years. Mix of college buildings / parkland and adjacent woodland. The woodland has a lot of undergrowth at this tme of year: brambles, nettles, bracken and himalayan balsam. Full leg and arm cover strongly advised.
Dog restrictions
Sorry - no dogs.
Facilities
Toilets
No drinks.
Map
Scale 1:5000
Hazards / Bio-security
- There are deer in the forest: check for ticks after you run.
- The woodland has some cases of Acute Oak Decline: please arrive with clean kit, and clean your shoes before departure.
- There are a few small patches of Giant Hogweed: Avoid!
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Trish Wallis
Planner: Jon Darley
Important Event Information
Safety and Risk: A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
Insurance: Please note that if you have competed in three orienteering events but have not become a member of British Orienteering then you are not covered by our public liability insurance.
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