Local Summer Series - Burley Inclosures
Thursday 10th September
Entries open 13th Aug
Event number 6 in the Dorset 2025 Summer League
WSX & WIM are running a series of summer events consisting of 6 maprun (virtual) events (each lasting one month) and 6 physical (SI control) events. This is the 6th and final physical event in the Dorset 2026 Summer League. Event centre (TBC) is expected to be The Queens Head, in Burley with food and drink available. The course is a 60 minute straight score of 30 controls (no "odds and evens" or other variations) using SIAC enabled SI control stations with O kites. There will be a range of points values for the controls (totalling 600) which will be printed prominently on the map, followed by the control code in brackets.
To guarantee a map you must enter by 23:59 on Wednesday 3rd September.
To guarantee a map you must enter by 23:59 on Wednesday 3rd September.
Courses
Score (30 controls)
Entered: 0
The courses will take you around New Forest woodland, heath and the rural settlements of Bisterne Close. Full leg cover is recommended as the bracken etc. will still be quite prominent in places,
Entry Fees
Senior: £7.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior: £2.50
Junior Chip hire: free
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior: £2.50
Junior Chip hire: free
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.
Event Information
Start and Finish
Start times are 18:00 - 18.30
Courses close 19.35 (when we will start to collect controls in). Start and Finish will be close to Mill Lawn car park, about 1500m of the pub with a walk along the lanes but is of course now subject to New Forest car parking charges, starting at £1.50 for 1 hour. You can park for free in the pub car park after 18:00. Care must be taken when crossing the road outside the pub. The Finish will not be manned.
Start times are 18:00 - 18.30
Courses close 19.35 (when we will start to collect controls in). Start and Finish will be close to Mill Lawn car park, about 1500m of the pub with a walk along the lanes but is of course now subject to New Forest car parking charges, starting at £1.50 for 1 hour. You can park for free in the pub car park after 18:00. Care must be taken when crossing the road outside the pub. The Finish will not be manned.
Timing
The SI controls will be in contactless mode except for the start and finish ones that must be physically punched.
Dibber (SI Card 5) hire is available for £1 (£30 if lost)
Printed Score showing splits will be provided at download.
Results will be available on-line later on the same night.
The SI controls will be in contactless mode except for the start and finish ones that must be physically punched.
Dibber (SI Card 5) hire is available for £1 (£30 if lost)
Printed Score showing splits will be provided at download.
Results will be available on-line later on the same night.
Parking
There is no longer any free parking in New Forest car parks but tickets are transferrable between all Forestry England car parks in the New Forest making it possible to visit several locations with one payment. 1 hour cost £1.50 See New Forest parking
The Queen's Head may appear to have a separate car park but it is now effectively just a part of the larger Pay and Display council car park next door, except that it does not have the 2.1m height restriction. This costs about 1.55p per hour only until 18.00. Use this link for latest exact details. Can't make promises on their behalf but it may be possible to redeem your car parking charge at the bar when you order food.
If you do park at the pub, or in the adjacent public car park, cross the road in front of the pub and walk up the hill on the left hand side cross to the NE corner of the cricket ground, through a few trees where you will find Church Lane. Coninue East along Beechwood Lane to Mill Lane then go North, downhill to Mill Lawn car park .
There is no longer any free parking in New Forest car parks but tickets are transferrable between all Forestry England car parks in the New Forest making it possible to visit several locations with one payment. 1 hour cost £1.50 See New Forest parking
The Queen's Head may appear to have a separate car park but it is now effectively just a part of the larger Pay and Display council car park next door, except that it does not have the 2.1m height restriction. This costs about 1.55p per hour only until 18.00. Use this link for latest exact details. Can't make promises on their behalf but it may be possible to redeem your car parking charge at the bar when you order food.
If you do park at the pub, or in the adjacent public car park, cross the road in front of the pub and walk up the hill on the left hand side cross to the NE corner of the cricket ground, through a few trees where you will find Church Lane. Coninue East along Beechwood Lane to Mill Lane then go North, downhill to Mill Lawn car park .
Map/Terrain
The map is 1:10000, A3, and consists of a combined sections from the South part of Blackwater and North part of Bisterne Close. The latter has been selectively updated in 2025. Hopefully, this will not cause too much concern for competitors. The combined area consists of woodland, heath and lawns around Bisterne Close.
Full leg cover is recommended as the bracken etc. will still be quite prominent in places. Check for ticks afterwards!
The map is 1:10000, A3, and consists of a combined sections from the South part of Blackwater and North part of Bisterne Close. The latter has been selectively updated in 2025. Hopefully, this will not cause too much concern for competitors. The combined area consists of woodland, heath and lawns around Bisterne Close.
Full leg cover is recommended as the bracken etc. will still be quite prominent in places. Check for ticks afterwards!
Course and Score Information
60 minute Score (Beginners will be given advice as to which controls to find)
You have 60 minutes from the Start to Finish via as many of the 30 controls as you can (total value 600 points). Both points and control codes will be shown on the map.
You gain points for each control visited but you lose 10 points per minute – or part minute over the hour.
Points per control may vary from 10 to 30 points as described above, so check your map and plan your route before you start.
Bonus points (10 per minute under the hour) are available but ONLY if you manage to visit every control.
60 minute Score (Beginners will be given advice as to which controls to find)
You have 60 minutes from the Start to Finish via as many of the 30 controls as you can (total value 600 points). Both points and control codes will be shown on the map.
You gain points for each control visited but you lose 10 points per minute – or part minute over the hour.
Points per control may vary from 10 to 30 points as described above, so check your map and plan your route before you start.
Bonus points (10 per minute under the hour) are available but ONLY if you manage to visit every control.
Food Options
if you want to eat after the event, the pub would appreciate knowing in advance what you would like. Here's a link to the Queen's Head menu
There is a question on the entry form for you to indicate your food choice(s) when signing up, ideally before September 5th. No commitment is implied and you can change your choice, preferably before the 5th Sept.
if you want to eat after the event, the pub would appreciate knowing in advance what you would like. Here's a link to the Queen's Head menu
There is a question on the entry form for you to indicate your food choice(s) when signing up, ideally before September 5th. No commitment is implied and you can change your choice, preferably before the 5th Sept.
Event Officials
Planner: Oliver Heckford (WSX)
Organiser: Julie Astin (WSX)
Planner: Oliver Heckford (WSX)
Organiser: Julie Astin (WSX)
