Mardens Hill, Ashdown 2 April
Sunday 2nd April
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Mardens Hill is a newly mapped area of Ashdown Forest last used 25 years ago as part of Ashdown East. Typical Ashdown Forest terrain but on the lower slopes of the Forest, so there is much less open marsh and heathland than on some other areas of the Forest.
Online advance registration only. Numbers limited due to access restrictions - please sign up promptly to avoid disappointment. Start between 11-12.30pm. Courses Close at 2.00pm.
If you wish to compete as a group, you should select group entry and provide the number of other team members in the field provided, (only team leader needs to enter. Group entry fee covers all entrants).
If you need any help or advice using this online entry system, please contact alison.howe12@gmail.com.
Contact: jdfitz90@gmail.com
Blue 6.1km 240m climb
Green 4.8km 175m climb
Light Green 3.5km 135m climb
Orange 2.7km 110m climb
Yellow 1.8km 55m climb
Score - 1 hour, 21 controls, visit as many as you can
Yellow, Orange and Score courses most suitable for beginners, and family groups.
Junior/Student (member/non-member) £3/£5
Group (member/non-member): £8/£13
Saxons volunteers, please contact Organiser for entry discount code.
Basic non-SIAC dibber (electronic timing device) available for hire free of charge. SIAC dibbers available for hire for £1.50.
For full details please see Saxons Event Details page
If you need to withdraw prior to the event, you will automatically receive a credit note for use against future Saxon events.
Parking/Transport/Facilities
Parking will be at the Horder Centre, St Johns Road, Crowborough TN6 1XP. Entrance is at W3W///puff.brew.silence.
There will be no facilities at the car park or at the event. The nearest public toilets are at Crowborough Leisure Centre or at Waitrose, Crowborough.
Newcomers and Beginners
If you are new to Orienteering and would like some additional help before attending an event, please check the appropriate box on the entry form and the event organiser will be in touch. There are also some helpful youtube introductory videos to watch. One by a nearby London club Newcomer Guide and another from a Manchester based club Getting Started
Timing, Start/Finish and Race Information
Start is 500m from the parking at the Horder Centre, the Finish is 200m back to the parking.
Contactless electronic timing enabled for the event, (SIAC), although a basic timing dibber can also be used, (basic timing devices provided free of charge if you don't have one). Punching Start & Finish.
Map is at 1:7500, 5m contour interval. Mapped by Peel Land Surveys February 2022 and updated by David Kingdon April 2023.
Conduct
You must adhere to the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Medical conditions
Competitors take part at their own risk. If you have an existing Medical Condition of which the Organisers should be aware, please complete a Medical Form which can be downloaded from the Event Details on the Saxons website and hand to the Organiser in a sealed envelope. This can be collected once you have downloaded, or will be destroyed at the end of the event.
Results
Results will not be on display at the event. Split prints available. Final results will be posted to Saxons website after the event.
Conservation of the Forest
Ashdown Forest is managed by the Board of Conservators of Ashdown Forest, an
independent body. In recognition of the ecological importance of Ashdown Forest and to ensure its protection, it is designated as a European Natura 2000 site and as a Site of Special Scientific Interest under UK legislation. Ashdown Forest is also within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Conservators have duties laid down by statute which include the following:
● To regulate and manage the forest as an amenity and place of resort
● To conserve it as a quiet and natural area of outstanding beauty
The Conservators are keen to raise the public’s awareness of their legal duty and, within this, their aim of balancing the interests of all users of the forest. Please have particular regard therefore to the other users of the area, including all walkers, dog walkers and riders, all of whom are also seeking to enjoy their activities peacefully. Slow to a walk, keep especially quiet and keep a wide berth at any point where you meet horse riders.