Sarum Saunter 2026
Sunday 8th March
Entries close 23:59 on 1st Mar
Entries close 23:59 on 1st Mar
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A Level B event in a privately owned working Forest within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Black (M21)
Entry limit: 60
Brown (M20, M35, M40, W21)
Entry limit: 60
Short Brown (M18, M45-M50, M21S, W20, W35)
Entry limit: 60
Blue (M16; M55-60; W18; W40-45; M20S; M35S-40S; W21S)
Entry limit: 60
Short Blue (M65-70, W16, W50-55, M18S, M45S-55S; W20S, W35S)
Entry limit: 60
Green (M75; W60-65; M60S; W18S, W40S-45S)
Entry limit: 60
Short Green (M80, W70, M65S, W50S-55S)
Entry limit: 52
Very Short Green (M85-M90, W75-W90, M70S-75S, W60S-70S)
Entry limit: 52
Light Green (M14; W14; M16B; W16B)
Entry limit: 60
Orange (M12; W12; M14B; W14B)
Entry limit: 60
Yellow (M10; W10; M12B; W12B)
Entry limit: 30
White (M10, W10, M12B; W12B)
Entry limit: 30
The full range of age related courses are available under each Colour Coded course.
Senior Novice: £7.00
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.
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 with 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 logpiles.
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
Black/ Brown/ Short Brown / Blue/ Short Blue/ Green/ Short Green/ Very Short Green/Light Green/ Orange/ Yellow/ White
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! ; Toilets ; First Aid - all at Assembly
• Kit - Full body cover required – legs and torso, as defined by BOF.
• Whistles - Whistles are obligatory for all and will 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.
After punching at the Finish, please make your way back to the Car park and to Download - 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.
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.
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.
