West Woods Local Event
Saturday 21st November
Entries open 21st Oct
West Woods
(Near Marlborough)
NWO Local Event - Line & Score Courses
Courses
BLUE 6.0km 220m climb
Difficult - Suitable for experienced orienteers only
0 entered
GREEN 4.0km 130m climb
Difficult - Suitable for experienced orienteers only
0 entered
SHORT GREEN 3.5km 105m climb
Difficult - Suitable for experienced orienteers only. Less physically demanding than GREEN.
0 entered
ORANGE 2.9km 100m climb
Moderate - Suitable for all orienteers
0 entered
YELLOW 2.3km 85m climb
Quite easy - Suitable for beginners
0 entered
SCORE
Suitable for all. Find up to 20 Controls in any order within a time limit of 45 minutes. Each Control is worth 10 points. Points will be deducted if you take longer than 45 minutes.
0 entered
Course lengths and climb are subject to final controlling
Entry Fees
STANDARD ENTRY
Senior: £10.00
Senior Novice: £5.00
Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
Senior Chip hire: £2.00
Junior/Student: £2.00
Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
Junior/Student Chip hire: £2.00
From 15th November:
LATE ENTRY
Senior: £12.00
Senior Novice: £7.00
Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
Senior Chip hire: £2.00
Junior/Student: £4.00
Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
Junior/Student Chip hire: £2.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.Students are competitors over the age of 20 still in full-time education. Please check STUDENT on the Entry Form if this applies.
Seniors will be charged the Novice entry fee on Yellow and Orange courses only.
Helpers are entitled to 50% discount on entry fee (please contact Organiser for discount code).
Discounts do not apply to SI hire (lost dibber charges £40)
SI hire dibbers will be non-SIAC
Non members of the British Orienteering Federation (BOF) will incur an additional £1 fee in all categories to compensate for the increased levies paid by NWO to BOF for unaffiliated competitors.
GROUPS
You can enter as a GROUP on any of the courses. You will be charged an additional £1.50 (Novice Courses) or £3 (all other courses) no matter how large your group is and will receive 2 maps (but only one SI dibber should be used - don't forget to hire one if you don't own one).
N.B. Only one member of each group needs to enter, but for insurance purposes please could you provide the names of the people in your group on the entry form. For mixed groups of Seniors and Juniors, a Senior should make the entry to make sure that you are being charged the correct fee.
GROUP entries will be shown as non-competitive in the results to make it fair on those running as INDIVIDUALS.
THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY ON DAY
Please contact Organiser before you enter if you are unsure about anything.
Senior: £10.00
Senior Novice: £5.00
Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
Senior Chip hire: £2.00
Junior/Student: £2.00
Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
Junior/Student Chip hire: £2.00
From 15th November:
LATE ENTRY
Senior: £12.00
Senior Novice: £7.00
Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
Senior Chip hire: £2.00
Junior/Student: £4.00
Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
Junior/Student Chip hire: £2.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.Students are competitors over the age of 20 still in full-time education. Please check STUDENT on the Entry Form if this applies.
Seniors will be charged the Novice entry fee on Yellow and Orange courses only.
Helpers are entitled to 50% discount on entry fee (please contact Organiser for discount code).
Discounts do not apply to SI hire (lost dibber charges £40)
SI hire dibbers will be non-SIAC
Non members of the British Orienteering Federation (BOF) will incur an additional £1 fee in all categories to compensate for the increased levies paid by NWO to BOF for unaffiliated competitors.
GROUPS
You can enter as a GROUP on any of the courses. You will be charged an additional £1.50 (Novice Courses) or £3 (all other courses) no matter how large your group is and will receive 2 maps (but only one SI dibber should be used - don't forget to hire one if you don't own one).
N.B. Only one member of each group needs to enter, but for insurance purposes please could you provide the names of the people in your group on the entry form. For mixed groups of Seniors and Juniors, a Senior should make the entry to make sure that you are being charged the correct fee.
GROUP entries will be shown as non-competitive in the results to make it fair on those running as INDIVIDUALS.
THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY ON DAY
Please contact Organiser before you enter if you are unsure about anything.
Event Information
Location
West Woods is about 2.5 miles (4km) southwest of Marlborough. The wood contains a Neolithic long barrow surrounded by a ditch on all sides and is bisected by an ancient earthwork known as the Wansdyke dating back to the 5th or 6th century BC. In 2020 it was announced that West Woods was the most likely origin of most of the sarsen stones used to create Stonehenge.
West Woods is about 2.5 miles (4km) southwest of Marlborough. The wood contains a Neolithic long barrow surrounded by a ditch on all sides and is bisected by an ancient earthwork known as the Wansdyke dating back to the 5th or 6th century BC. In 2020 it was announced that West Woods was the most likely origin of most of the sarsen stones used to create Stonehenge.
Travel Directions
West Woods is located between Marlborough and Pewsey and will be signed off the A4 at Clatford west of Marlborough at GR SU159690 (What3Words link: nightlife.frogs.rinse) and off the A345 near Clench Common at GR SU169650 (What3Words link: appetite.path.replying). Assembly will be in the public parking area (What3Words link: cake.cackling.sediment).
West Woods is located between Marlborough and Pewsey and will be signed off the A4 at Clatford west of Marlborough at GR SU159690 (What3Words link: nightlife.frogs.rinse) and off the A345 near Clench Common at GR SU169650 (What3Words link: appetite.path.replying). Assembly will be in the public parking area (What3Words link: cake.cackling.sediment).
Car Share
The Car Sharing Scheme is available on the signup page where you will find full details about how it works.
The Car Sharing Scheme is available on the signup page where you will find full details about how it works.
Parking
Parking will be along the main forest track. PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE FROM THE MARSHALS Cars will be parked along the main forest track up to the public car park. Parking will be restricted - to maximise entries please Car Share if possible.The Start will be approx. 900m from the Assembly area (tbc). Finish will be approx. 200m from Download (tbc).
Parking will be along the main forest track. PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE FROM THE MARSHALS Cars will be parked along the main forest track up to the public car park. Parking will be restricted - to maximise entries please Car Share if possible.
Start Times
Start times: 11:00 - 12:00
Courses close: 14:00
It will be a punching start. No start times will be allocated.
Start times: 11:00 - 12:00
Courses close: 14:00
Facilities
No toilet facilities are provided First Aid kit and support available
Entry
On-line entry only - Standard Entry closes at 23.59 on 15-11-2026.
You can amend your entry to change course until 23:59 on 15-11-2026 if maps are still available for the course you want to change to. If you have entered as a Senior Novice (Y/O) please do not change to one of the more difficult courses as the fees are higher. Late entries will be available while map stocks last until 23:59 on 18-11-2026, but will incur an additional fee of £2 on all courses. THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY ON DAY
On-line entry only - Standard Entry closes at 23.59 on 15-11-2026.
Refund Policy
You may withdraw from the event up until 23:59 on 15-11-2026. Your entry fee will be held as a credit to be redeemed when you next enter an NWO event.
You may withdraw from the event up until 23:59 on 15-11-2026. Your entry fee will be held as a credit to be redeemed when you next enter an NWO event.
Timing System
The timing system being used is SportIdent (SI).
Controls will be SIAC enabled for those with compatible dibbers (unless otherwise notified on the day of the event). Hire dibbers will be SI-Card 8 (non-SIAC).Competitors with their own SI Dibber can proceed directly to the start. Hire dibbers can be picked up from the table next to download.
The timing system being used is SportIdent (SI).
Controls will be SIAC enabled for those with compatible dibbers (unless otherwise notified on the day of the event). Hire dibbers will be SI-Card 8 (non-SIAC).
Map
Scale 1:10,000, 5m contours, A3 format. The map was fully updated by The MapWorks in 2025.
Overprinted with course on waterproof paper with control descriptions on the front. Yellow, Orange and Score courses will have written descriptions; Blue, Green and Short Green have pictorial descriptions. Loose control descriptions will be available at the start.
Scale 1:10,000, 5m contours, A3 format. The map was fully updated by The MapWorks in 2025.
Overprinted with course on waterproof paper with control descriptions on the front. Yellow, Orange and Score courses will have written descriptions; Blue, Green and Short Green have pictorial descriptions. Loose control descriptions will be available at the start.
Terrain
Mainly mature woodland. Areas of significant undergrowth are marked on the map. Mostly the undergrowth is bramble. Courses have been designed to avoid the worst. Please note that this is a public woodland with wide ranging access including some private vehicles.
Mainly mature woodland. Areas of significant undergrowth are marked on the map. Mostly the undergrowth is bramble. Courses have been designed to avoid the worst. Please note that this is a public woodland with wide ranging access including some private vehicles.
Courses
All course distances/climbs/controls are subject to final planning/controlling amendments.
All course distances/climbs/controls are subject to final planning/controlling amendments.
Hazards
Please be aware of the risk of ticks and Lyme disease. Dog walkers and horse riders also use the area, so please be respectful and cautious around their animals.
Please be aware of the risk of ticks and Lyme disease. Dog walkers and horse riders also use the area, so please be respectful and cautious around their animals.
Results
Results, Splits and Routegadget will be available on the North Wiltshire Orienteers website as soon as practicable after the event
Results, Splits and Routegadget will be available on the North Wiltshire Orienteers website as soon as practicable after the event
Conduct
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Clothing and equipment
Full leg cover MUST be worn. Whistles MUST be carried and will be checked at the start. (Available for £1 from Information/Download) In adverse weather we may ask you to wear a cagoule or similar waterproof top.
Dogs
Although this area is a very popular dog walking area, there have been several reported incidents of Alabama Rot which has killed at least one dog. As a result we advise that participants do not bring dogs to this event and to make sure that kit and footwear is washed and disinfected afterwards.
Although this area is a very popular dog walking area, there have been several reported incidents of Alabama Rot which has killed at least one dog. As a result we advise that participants do not bring dogs to this event and to make sure that kit and footwear is washed and disinfected afterwards.
Safety
All competitors MUST report to Download even if retiring from the event. Car keys may be left at registration. If you are travelling alone, you must leave your car keys at registration. Participants to bring their own water and ensure adequate hydration pre and post event. First Aid will be available near download. Orienteering is a physically challenging sport, and competitors take part at their own risk. The nearest A&E Hospital is at Swindon Great Western Hospital SN3 6BB.
Insurance
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 consider joining if you are not already a member. Non-members will still be charged a supplement to cover increased levies payable by NWO.
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 consider joining if you are not already a member. Non-members will still be charged a supplement to cover increased levies payable by NWO.
Medical Conditions
If you have a high risk medical condition you want the organisers to be aware of please download and complete this form and place it in a sealed envelope with your name on it. This can be left at registration. Envelopes will only be opened if required for a medical emergency. Unopened envelopes should be collected after the event. Any unclaimed envelopes will be destroyed after the event.
If you have a high risk medical condition you want the organisers to be aware of please download and complete this form and place it in a sealed envelope with your name on it. This can be left at registration. Envelopes will only be opened if required for a medical emergency. Unopened envelopes should be collected after the event. Any unclaimed envelopes will be destroyed after the event.
Event Officials
Organiser: Ken Stimson (NWO)
Planner: Pete Gilder (NWO)
Controller: Roger Bryan (NWO)
Organiser: Ken Stimson (NWO)
Planner: Pete Gilder (NWO)
Controller: Roger Bryan (NWO)
Personal Information
The personal data you give when you enter will be used by the event organisers and their agents, but only for the purpose of processing/publishing entries/results, conducting safety checks and as required by our insurers to validate our cover and managed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The personal data you give when you enter will be used by the event organisers and their agents, but only for the purpose of processing/publishing entries/results, conducting safety checks and as required by our insurers to validate our cover and managed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Cancellation Policy
NWO will make every effort to ensure the event goes ahead as planned. However, should the event be cancelled, NWO reserves the right to retain part of the advance entry fees to meet costs already incurred or committed.
NWO will make every effort to ensure the event goes ahead as planned. However, should the event be cancelled, NWO reserves the right to retain part of the advance entry fees to meet costs already incurred or committed.
