GLOSS Epsom & Walton Downs
Sunday 9th July
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Greater London Orienteering Summer Series (GLOSS)
Epsom Downs
Round 4 of the GLOSS on an updated map by Philip Gristwood on an area of historic significance offering stunning views over the North Downs and London
Courses
GLOSS (Light Green) 4.3km 95m climb
Entered: 0 of 68
If you enter the GLOSS course, you can still decide on the day whether you want to run the extension or not.
GLOSS plus Extension 7.3km 155m climb
Entered: 0 of 52
At the end of the GLOSS course, there is a finish control for those who want to finish and an adjacent control for those who want to run the extension. The GLOSS and extension are double sided maps, so you do not have to decide in advance.
Yellow 1.9km 30m climb
Entered: 0 of 20
Entry Fees
Entry fees up until 8pm on Saturday 8th July:
Senior: £7.00
Junior: £3.00
SI card hire: £1.00
Juniors are under 16 on 31st December.
Very limited entry on the day (£8 for seniors, £4 for juniors - payment by card only) subject to map availability.
Senior: £7.00
Junior: £3.00
SI card hire: £1.00
Juniors are under 16 on 31st December.
Very limited entry on the day (£8 for seniors, £4 for juniors - payment by card only) subject to map availability.
Event Information
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct (revised August 2021).
Public Transport
Nearest rail station is Tattenham Corner - approx. 500 metres away.
Epsom station has more frequent trains and can be accessed via bus.
Nearest rail station is Tattenham Corner - approx. 500 metres away.
Epsom station has more frequent trains and can be accessed via bus.
Parking
Free parking is available at the 7 Furlong Car Park (adjacent to registration/start). The map above shows the point where the road entrance to the racecourse is accessed.
Free parking is available at the 7 Furlong Car Park (adjacent to registration/start). The map above shows the point where the road entrance to the racecourse is accessed.
Event Base
Download, Enquiries, Start and Finish are adjacent to the 7 Furlong Car Parking.
Download, Enquiries, Start and Finish are adjacent to the 7 Furlong Car Parking.
Map
Newly updated by Philip Gristwood,
1:10,000 scale with 5m contours, overprinted and waterproof.
Loose control descriptions will be available in the start lanes.
Newly updated by Philip Gristwood,
1:10,000 scale with 5m contours, overprinted and waterproof.
Loose control descriptions will be available in the start lanes.
Starts
15 minute blocks between 10.00 and noon. Courses close at 2pm.
The time blocks are for indication only and you can start whenever suits you, subject to queuing at the Start.
15 minute blocks between 10.00 and noon. Courses close at 2pm.
The time blocks are for indication only and you can start whenever suits you, subject to queuing at the Start.
Safety
Full leg cover is mandatory for the GLOSS and Extension courses as ticks are present.
Whistles may be compulsory in inclement weather.
Nearest A&E is Epsom General Hospital, Dorking Rd, Epsom KT18 7EG, Tel. 01372 735735 - 4 miles away
Full leg cover is mandatory for the GLOSS and Extension courses as ticks are present.
Whistles may be compulsory in inclement weather.
Nearest A&E is Epsom General Hospital, Dorking Rd, Epsom KT18 7EG, Tel. 01372 735735 - 4 miles away
OOB etc
Please respect out-of-bounds areas and only cross the race course at the designated path crossings.
Please respect other users of the area and please slow down for horses.
Please respect out-of-bounds areas and only cross the race course at the designated path crossings.
Please respect other users of the area and please slow down for horses.
Dogs
Welcome if kept under control and on a short leash - please be aware of horses that use the Downs.
Welcome if kept under control and on a short leash - please be aware of horses that use the Downs.
Updates and Results
Final details will be sent to all entrants in the week running up to the event. Check our website before travelling and to find the results: www.mvoc.org.
Final details will be sent to all entrants in the week running up to the event. Check our website before travelling and to find the results: www.mvoc.org.
Event Officials
Organiser: Justin Farhall MV
Organiser: Justin Farhall MV
Planner: Justin Farhall MV
Controller: Philip Gristwood MV
