Sarum Saunter 2026
Sunday 8th March
Entries close 21:00 on 5th Mar
Entries close 21:00 on 5th Mar
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Late entries until maps run out - until Thursday 5th March until 21.00
Late entry fees shown below!
A National event in a privately owned working Forest within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The bracken is down, there has been a lot of clearing and the area is the best it has been for many years after much map updating! Come and see for yourselves!
Black (M21) 10.4km 365m climb
Entry limit: 12
Entered: 8
Brown (M20, M35, M40, W21) 8.7km 335m climb
Entry limit: 23
Entered: 20
Short Brown (M18, M45-M50, M21S, W20, W35) 6.5km 310m climb
Entry limit: 28
Entered: 22
Blue (M16; M55-60; W18; W40-45; M20S; M35S-40S; W21S) 5.4km 255m climb
Entry limit: 45
Entered: 42
Short Blue (M65-70, W16, W50-55, M18S, M45S-55S; W20S, W35S) 4.7km 185m climb
Entry limit: 54
Entered: 51
Green (M75; W60-65; M60S; W18S, W40S-45S) 4.1km 150m climb
Entry limit: 52
Entered: 48
Short Green (M80, W70, M65S, W50S-55S) 3.6km 120m climb
Entry limit: 34
Entered: 31
Very Short Green (M85-M90, W75-W90, M70S-75S, W60S-70S) 2.8km 130m climb
Entry limit: 21
Entered: 17
Light Green (M14; W14; M16B; W16B) 3.2km 100m climb
Entry limit: 13
Entered: 9
Orange (M12; W12; M14B; W14B) 2.6km 105m climb
Entry limit: 19
Entered: 14
Yellow (M10; W10; M12B; W12B) 2.3km 65m climb
Entry limit: 11
Entered: 4
White (M10, W10, M12B; W12B) 1.6km 50m climb
Entry limit: 7
Entered: 5
Course details are subject to Final Controlling
The full range of age related courses are available under each Colour Coded course.
Senior Novice: £8.00
Non BOF seniors: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.50
Junior: £5.00
Junior Chip hire: £1.50
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. No Entry on the day
Late entry fees are now shown
Family entries
First timers are very welcome. Look for our greeter in a hi-vis jacket in the Download hut.
You can go around individually, in pairs or in a larger family group. From an entries perspective, pairs and groups are treated as a single runner – it’s one entry, you get one map, one timing chip (“dibber”) . We charge per “entry” not per person and it’s easiest to enter in advance – click on Race Sign Up to take you to the entry page; find the event then log in to add your entry.
If you haven’t orienteered before, we suggest most people start with the yellow course. Young juniors, say primary school age, and family groups are better on white. People confident with a map and compass may start on orange.
Insurance
A quick reminder for newcomers: If you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance for this event. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. You’re very welcome to take part, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk.
Parking - GR ST913306; Signed from the centre of Hindon near the Lamb pub (ST911329; W3W: storyline.devoured.poetry); then over the small Bridge , south to the Fonthill Estate (ST912327; W3W: precluded.wishes.forces). Turn into the signed entrance ((ST909306; W3W: arming.fended.remotest) and follow the signs to the Parking. Please follow the instructions of the parking marshals. Parking on grass slope if dry; on surrounding rides if very wet
The map is 1:10,000 for courses: Black to Blue; 1:7500 for courses Short Blue - White
All have 5m contours; updated in Winter 2026; waterproof maps.
Fonthill is a working & shooting Forest with many rides. There has been some recent forestry work - the map has been recently updated to show these areas.. Courses have been planned to avoid the worst brashing areas. Please do not climb on any log piles or any machinery around the area.
Pheasant pens: all pheasant pens are out of bounds; BEWARE of wires around the outside of the pens - trip hazards!
Control descriptions are on the map. Loose control descriptions will be in the
start lanes. The White &Yellow courses have written descriptions.
Approx 350m to the Start.
There is one special symbol:
x = water butt or a wrecked car
Black/ Brown/ Short Brown / Blue/ Short Blue/ Green/ Short Green/ Very Short Green/Light Green/ Orange/ Yellow/ White
Loose control descriptions will be in the Start lanes. White & Yellow maps can be picked up at the beginning of the Start boxes.
Approx 200m to the Start.
Assembly opens: 10.00 - Hired dibbers available next to Download.
Lost Hire dibbers charge - £55. No entry on the day.
Those with their own dibbers can go straight to the Start
Starts: 10.30 -12.30
Courses Close: 15.00
Control Collectors to meet the Planner at 14.45 next to Download, please
We are using the SI timing system. The Controls are SIAC enabled. Hired Dibbers are not SIAC enabled .
The Start and Finish controls must be punched by everybody
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Caterer - Warren's Food Wagon - the new Tom! ; Lizzie Balston will be selling cakes to raise money for a charity trip abroad in the Autumn - please support her!
Toilets ; First Aid - all at Assembly
• Kit - Full body cover required – legs and torso, as defined by BOF.
• Whistles - Whistles are strongly advised for all and may be checked.
• 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 signed at the event
• 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 are welcome in the Car parking area but must be on leads at all times. Not at all on courses. Please clear up after your pet when necessary
After punching at the Finish, please make your way back to the Car park and to Download - this is about 250m - please Download even if you do not finish your course.
Have a safe journey home.
We plan to produce Results at the event. They will also be available in the Sarum website the same evening. Routegadget will also be available later.
PLEASE NOTE: As of January 2026 participants who are not members of British Orienteering are no longer covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event as a non-member, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. Please make sure that you have renewed your membership or consider joining if you are not already a member. Non-members will still be charged a supplement to cover increased levies payable by Sarum.
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.
Parents - there is a rustic play area on the edge of the Car Park - you are responsible for monitoring your children if they use this.
Planner: Ian Peirce(Sarum)
Organiser: Liz Yeadon (Sarum) ;
Controller: Ian Moran (SOC)
Entry Secretary: fixtures@sarumo.org.uk
Many thanks are due to Mr Stephen Morant for allowing us to use Fonthill Abbey Woods for the Sarum Saunter; and to Giles Morant for all of his help with the arrangements for access to the area and the use of their forest.
