Bulford Ridge 2026
Sunday 8th November
Entries close 23:59 on Thursday 5th November
Late entry fees now apply so long as map numbers last
South West Orienteering Association - Regional League event including SCOL3
A Chalk ridge with amazing views and historic trenches
Orange (suitable for families); Light Green (experienced new comers); Green/ Short Green/ Blue/Brown ( experienced Orienteers);
Please note - no White/ Yellow courses now
Please note - no White/ Yellow courses now
Courses
Brown 9.5km 340m climb
19 of 23 entered
4 places left
Blue 7.4km 260m climb
41 of 42 entered
1 places left
Green 4.6km 135m climb
43 of 44 entered
1 places left
Short Green 3.3km 95m climb
29 of 33 entered
4 places left
Light Green 3.2km 110m climb
6 of 10 entered
4 places left
Orange 3.2km 100m climb
7 of 11 entered
4 places left
The usual Colour Coded courses within the South West Orienteering League and the SCOA League - except White and Yellow due to lack of take up
Entry Fees
Senior: £17.00/£19.00
Senior Novice: £7.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.50
Junior: £5.00
Junior Chip hire: £1.50
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.Non BOF members fee: £19.00
Can use own SI Dibbers
Dibbers for hire (not touch free): £1.50:
Lost SI Dibbers will be charged at £60.
Senior Novice: £7.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.50
Junior: £5.00
Junior Chip hire: £1.50
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.Non BOF members fee: £19.00
Can use own SI Dibbers
Dibbers for hire (not touch free): £1.50:
Lost SI Dibbers will be charged at £60.
Event Information
Car parking
Car parking is on hard standing in the North of the map.
Car parking is on hard standing in the North of the map.
Map/Terrain
Scale 1:10,000 for all except Short Green : 1:7,500 ; 5m contours
Size - A3 - Brown/ Blue; A4 - remaining courses
Map updated in Summer 2026; printed on waterproof paper
An open chalk ridge with a good track network, with small wooded areas. Technical areas of trenches
Scale 1:10,000 for all except Short Green : 1:7,500 ; 5m contours
Size - A3 - Brown/ Blue; A4 - remaining courses
Map updated in Summer 2026; printed on waterproof paper
An open chalk ridge with a good track network, with small wooded areas. Technical areas of trenches
Courses
Orange, Light Green, Short Green, Green, Blue, Brown
Orange, Light Green, Short Green, Green, Blue, Brown
Conduct
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Acting as an ambassador of the sport of orienteering at all times and considering how your actions may appear in the eyes of landowners or members of the public;
Times
Starts from 10.45 - 13.00
Please note: A whistle will be blown at 11.00 and again at 11.02 as it is Remembrance Sunday. We would ask you to fall silent in this period as those who wish to, remember those who have fallen in the two World Wars and other conflicts that have happened since. Thank you
Start and Finish. The Start is located approx 650m from Assembly. The Finish is located approx 500m from Assembly. If you already have an SI card, you may proceed directly to the Start. Please sign in with the Start Team
Starts from 10.45 - 13.00
Please note: A whistle will be blown at 11.00 and again at 11.02 as it is Remembrance Sunday. We would ask you to fall silent in this period as those who wish to, remember those who have fallen in the two World Wars and other conflicts that have happened since. Thank you
Start and Finish. The Start is located approx 650m from Assembly. The Finish is located approx 500m from Assembly. If you already have an SI card, you may proceed directly to the Start. Please sign in with the Start Team
Starts times are in 15 minute blocks to avoid crowding but it is a punching Start and Finish
Course closes: 14.30
Control collectors - please come to the Planner near Download at about 14.00
Control collectors - please come to the Planner near Download at about 14.00
Facilities
Two toilets will be available + gel to use, in the Car park only
First Aid next to Download in the Car Park
No Refreshments or water at the event, so please bring your own.
Two toilets will be available + gel to use, in the Car park only
First Aid next to Download in the Car Park
No Refreshments or water at the event, so please bring your own.
Safety
• Other users. Other users of the area could include dog walkers, mountain bikers. Please show due respect if you meet any of these on your run
• Tracks. There are potholes on some tracks which may be deep and may be filled with water. The terrain is on chalk so take care running down hill.
. Broken fences - some fences are broken and covered in grass.
• Kit. Full body cover required – legs and torso, as defined by BOF.
• Whistles. Whistles are advisable especially for juniors.
• Weather. In the event of extreme wet, cold or windy weather. you will be required to carry or wear a cagoule. A decision will be made, based on the then Met Office forecast, and published on the event website and Racesignup no later than 2000 on Saturday 7th November 2026 as to whether cagoules are required or not. The decision will also be posted in Assembly.
• Ticks. Ticks are omnipresent, and tick-borne disease is a risk, albeit a small one. Apart from abiding by the full body cover rule, you should examine yourselves and your children carefully for ticks after your run. Lyme disease is a particularly unpleasant condition which can be caused by tick bites. Go to http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk for more information on Lyme disease and its symptoms.
• Solo runners. If you are travelling and running alone, you may wish to leave details of yourself and your car with enquiries.
• Medical conditions. Competitors with existing medical conditions are asked to provide a sealed envelope with their name and club on the outside, and the medical condition explained inside plus details of medication and dosage. Spare forms and envelopes will be available at Registration. The envelope will only be opened in an emergency. The envelope is to be handed in to Registration for safe keeping before competitors start their runs.
• Other users. Other users of the area could include dog walkers, mountain bikers. Please show due respect if you meet any of these on your run
• Tracks. There are potholes on some tracks which may be deep and may be filled with water. The terrain is on chalk so take care running down hill.
. Broken fences - some fences are broken and covered in grass.
• Kit. Full body cover required – legs and torso, as defined by BOF.
• Whistles. Whistles are advisable especially for juniors.
• Weather. In the event of extreme wet, cold or windy weather. you will be required to carry or wear a cagoule. A decision will be made, based on the then Met Office forecast, and published on the event website and Racesignup no later than 2000 on Saturday 7th November 2026 as to whether cagoules are required or not. The decision will also be posted in Assembly.
• Ticks. Ticks are omnipresent, and tick-borne disease is a risk, albeit a small one. Apart from abiding by the full body cover rule, you should examine yourselves and your children carefully for ticks after your run. Lyme disease is a particularly unpleasant condition which can be caused by tick bites. Go to http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk for more information on Lyme disease and its symptoms.
• Solo runners. If you are travelling and running alone, you may wish to leave details of yourself and your car with enquiries.
• Medical conditions. Competitors with existing medical conditions are asked to provide a sealed envelope with their name and club on the outside, and the medical condition explained inside plus details of medication and dosage. Spare forms and envelopes will be available at Registration. The envelope will only be opened in an emergency. The envelope is to be handed in to Registration for safe keeping before competitors start their runs.
Dogs
Sorry - no dogs on the courses; allowed in the Car parking area on leads and under control, please. Please clear up after your dog!
Sorry - no dogs on the courses; allowed in the Car parking area on leads and under control, please. Please clear up after your dog!
Timing System
The controls are SIAC enabled. Non SIAC dibbers available for hire. Lost dibbers: £60.
Hire dibbers can be collected from a table next to Download; they will be collected from you after you have Downloaded.
The controls are SIAC enabled. Non SIAC dibbers available for hire. Lost dibbers: £60.
Hire dibbers can be collected from a table next to Download; they will be collected from you after you have Downloaded.
Finish and Download
After punching at the Finish, please make your way back up to Download. Please go to Download even if you do not Finish your course.
After punching at the Finish, please make your way back up to Download. Please go to Download even if you do not Finish your course.
Results
Results will be available via Racesignup and later on the Club website, hopefully by later the same evening
Results will be available via Racesignup and later on the Club website, hopefully by later the same evening
Risk
Orienteering is an adventure sport; you are responsible for your own safety at the event and must not do anything that puts yourself or others at unnecessary risk.
Orienteering is an adventure sport; you are responsible for your own safety at the event and must not do anything that puts yourself or others at unnecessary risk.
Event Officials
Planner: Marc Balston(Sarum)
Organisers: Liz Yeadon (Sarum)/ Charlotte Thornton (Sarum)
Contact details: fixtures@sarumo.org.uk
Controller: Stuart Fisher (NWO)
Planner: Marc Balston(Sarum)
Organisers: Liz Yeadon (Sarum)/ Charlotte Thornton (Sarum)
Contact details: fixtures@sarumo.org.uk
Controller: Stuart Fisher (NWO)
The use of Bulford Ridge is by kind permission of the DIO
