Bramshaw Wood
Sunday 8th February
Entries close 23:59 on 1st Feb
Entries close 23:59 on 1st Feb
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| Entered: | 9 |
| Driving - book a parking slot: | 5 of 60 |
Car Sharing available
Orienteering in the New Forest
To guarantee a map for your preferred course please enter by Sunday 1 February 2026 (23.59hrs). Entries are open until Friday 6 February subject to map numbers.
We are limiting the number of cars as parking is very tight. Please car share!
Join us for a local event in the New Forest with courses for all skills and all ages.
If you are new to orienteering or new to the club or just want to talk about how to progress with your orienteering, one of our coaches will be on hand to help.
Contact: fixtures@socweb.org
Blue 6.4km 175m climb
Orienteering experience required.
Entered: 1
Green 4.7km 110m climb
Orienteering experience required.
Entered: 8
Short Green 3.6km 80m climb
Orienteering experience required.
Orange 3.4km 60m climb
Novice course. Mostly on paths, but corners can be cut. Suitable for improvers.
Yellow 2.5km 55m climb
Novice course. All on paths. Suitable for beginners.
Distances and climb subject to final planning.
Senior Novice: £5.00
British Orienteering non-member supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Senior Enhanced Chip hire: £2.00
Junior: £4.50
Junior Chip hire: £0.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. Novice fee applies to adults entering on the Yellow or Orange courses.
There will be a charge for lost timing chips of £32 (£68 for SIAC)
Road Crossings
There are no road crossings on any of the courses. However, competitors will need to cross a minor forest road to get to the start and from the finish. Parents/ Responsibly Adults should take responsibility for their children crossing this road.
Location
The car park and event centre, including hired dibber collection and download, are at the Bramshaw Village Hall. Car park entrance will be signed. Grid ref SU 269 156. The nearest postcode is SO43 7JE. what3words ///tasks.wobbles.member
Parking
Parking is at the Bramshaw Village Hall. We will have 60 free car parking spaces which may be extended if there are no other hall users on the day. Please park in marked spaces only and car share where possible. Please book your car parking space when you enter – car park check off will take place at the car park entrance.
Timing
Competitors will have access to the Village Hall car park from 10.30am. Please do not arrive before this time.
Help, advice and SI Dibber hire: 10:30 - 12:30
Starts : 11:00 - 12:45
Courses close: 14:45
Start at any time. If you have your own SI Dibber you may go straight to the start.
The start is 100 m from the Event Centre. (Finish 400m from the Event Centre.)
Timing System
SI dibber. Hire dibbers can be collected from the event centre. Please look after your dibber as lost dibbers will be charged for at £32 (£68 for SIAC).
Map and Terrain
Scale 1:10,000, updated in winter 2022. Loose control descriptions will be at the start and on all maps.
Mixed area of old woodland, marsh, path networks and intricate landforms in some areas.
The competition area is dominated by a ridge which runs in a NW/SE direction. The area, in places, is quite technical requiring accurate navigation but also offers some good forest
running.
Facilities
Toilets
Clothing and equipment new
Full leg cover and footwear suitable for the terrain must be worn. Trail/orienteering shoes or sturdy walking boots are recommended.
All competitors must carry a whistle.
In case of adverse weather we may require competitors to wear a cagoule or similar waterproof top.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead and under control at all times. Dogs are not permitted in the hall but are welcome in the car park and grounds.
The event takes place with the kind permission of Forestry England
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