Highwoods Country Park

Location
Highwoods Country Park, Colchester
Postcode: CO4 9UJ
What3Words: kite.exchanges.evenly

Parking/Directions
Parking at Tesco Extra, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9ED.
Grid Ref: TM 009 274 W3W ///crate.sprint.panic
The Tesco store is signposted from the junction of the A1232 (Ipswich Road) and Highwoods Approach at The Rovers Tye pub.
Exit to event through SE corner (marshal). Follow the route along Eastwood Avenue and Chanterelle marked with tape, fixed to street furniture, trees etc. It will be necessary to cross roads when travelling between the Tesco car park and the assembly area. Those aged under 16 should be accompanied by an adult when making this journey.
Enquiries and Start will be located just beyond the Chanterelle Car Park. The Chantrelle car park will not be available for parking by competitors.
NB. Free parking is available for up to 3 hours at the Tesco store and has been agreed by the store manager. There is a £70 penalty for exceeding this duration. If you really cannot avoid being longer than 3 hours you can register your car beforehand inside the store at the Customer Services Counter.
Public transport via Colchester North railway station, then the number 8 bus.

Registration and start times
Enquiries open from 10:00am. Start times 10:30am-12:30pm
Start times will not be preallocated
Courses close 14:30

Map/Terrain Details
Highwoods Country Park is a mixture of woodland and open grass land with some meadows and a lake.
1:10,000, 5m contours for Blue, Green, Short Green, Light Green and Orange courses
1:7,500, 5m contours for Orange Yellow & White courses
Maps printed on waterproof paper.
Control descriptions are printed on the map and separate loose descriptions will also be available.
The various Out of Bounds areas must be respected to ensure continued use of the woods

Facilities
Enquiries, dibber collection, download,
Guidance for beginners available from the Enquiries point.
There is a café and toilets at the Tesco store and at the Visitor Centre in the car park off Turner Road.
Water will not be provided.

Safety notes
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.
Please ensure that your clothing and footwear are appropriate for the time of year, terrain and anticipated weather conditions. Full leg cover is advised.
The park is used by pedestrians, cyclists and dog walkers. Please take care and be respectful.

Dog restrictions
Dogs on leads allowed in Country Park

Officials
Organiser – David Lumby 07923656976, Hannah Newton
Planner – Eddie Banks
Controller – Guy Lidbury (HAVOC)