Location
Pheasant House Farm, Postman’s Lane, Little Baddow, CM3 4SH
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Grid reference TL787069
Parking/Directions
Parking in field at junction of Spring Elms Lane and access to Pheasanthouse Farm, O signposted from double roundabouts on A414 in centre of Danbury (Eves Cornerj. Turn north along Little Baddow Road/The Ridge. Pass General’s Arms on left and turn right into Spring Elms Lane.
Registration and start times
Enquiries open from 10:00am.
Starts between 10:30 to 12.30
Start times will not be preallocated
Courses close 14:30 All participants must report to download even if they have not completed their course.
Map/Terrain Details
Pheasanthouse Farm & Heather Hills are part of the Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves Complex, predominantly managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust.
The area is undulating mature deciduous woodland to the east of Baddow Ridge, one of the higher points in Essex – there are contours! Varied terrain with established path network.
Facilities
Enquiries, dibber collection, download, toilets
Guidance for beginners available from the Enquiries point.
The start is located in the assembly field and the finish is located close-by.
Safety notes
Green, Blue and Brown courses accessing Heather Hills will need to cross Spring Elms Lane with light traffic twice – care should be taken in crossing.
The wood is open to the public and you may meet walkers, dogs, mountain bikers and horses. Please be aware and give them priority.
Please ensure that your clothing and footwear is appropriate for the time of year, terrain and anticipated weather conditions. Full leg cover is advised.
Check for ticks after running.
Entry into this event is at your own risk.
Insurance
Please Note: Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidently injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered.
Dogs
Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.
Please clean up after your dog.
Officials
Organiser – Alastair Houlding 07877273413
Planner – Kevin Machin
Controller – Sally Wilkinson SUFFOC