Writtle Forest
Sunday 22nd June
Entries are closed!
Regional Colour Coded event including East Anglian League and East Anglian Championships
Courses suitable for all levels of ability and experience - ask for advice if you are unsure which is the right one for you.
Courses
White 1.8km 20m climb
Entered: 2 of 5
Yellow 2.3km 25m climb
Entered: 5 of 7
Orange 3.3km 35m climb
Entered: 12 of 15
Light Green 3.8km 50m climb
Entered: 9 of 11
Short Green 3.6km 45m climb
Entered: 26 of 30
Green 4.7km 60m climb
Entered: 53 of 54
Blue 7.0km 60m climb
Entered: 42 of 43
Brown 8.8km 70m climb
Entered: 12 of 14
Course distances subject to final controling
For rules including choice of course to qualify for the East Anglian League
see EAL rules
and EA Championship see EA Championship rules
Pleaese indicate EA Championship eligibity on the entry form
Entry Fees
From 17th May:
Standard
Senior: £10.00/£12.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior/Student: £4.00
Junior/Student Chip hire: £1.00
From 20th June:
Late entry
Senior: £12.00/£14.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior/Student: £5.00
Junior/Student Chip hire: £1.00
Juniors are under 21 on race day.
The lower entry fee is for members of British Orienteering.
Standard
Senior: £10.00/£12.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior/Student: £4.00
Junior/Student Chip hire: £1.00
From 20th June:
Late entry
Senior: £12.00/£14.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior/Student: £5.00
Junior/Student Chip hire: £1.00
Juniors are under 21 on race day.
The lower entry fee is for members of British Orienteering.
Event Information
Map/Terrain Details
Ancient woodland. Runnable Forest with some areas of complex contour. One of the best areas in Essex.
Map scale 1:10000, 5m contours, updated for the event.
Water features are currently dry following recent prolonged dry spell with only the larger ponds retaining water.
The bracken growth across the area is more than anticipated and will not be reflected in the map.
Ancient woodland. Runnable Forest with some areas of complex contour. One of the best areas in Essex.
Map scale 1:10000, 5m contours, updated for the event.
Water features are currently dry following recent prolonged dry spell with only the larger ponds retaining water.
The bracken growth across the area is more than anticipated and will not be reflected in the map.
Parking/Directions
Mapletree Lane, Ingatestone. The nearest postcode is CM4 0PR. O signs from Mill Green Lane.
Access from J15 of the Southbound A12 via Margaretting, J12 of the Northbound A12 via Mountnessing and Fryerning or at the Fox and Goose from the A414 via Highwood Road and Ingatestone Road
Parking on grass at the event location. No departures before 12.30 due to single track access road.
Mapletree Lane, Ingatestone. The nearest postcode is CM4 0PR. O signs from Mill Green Lane.
Access from J15 of the Southbound A12 via Margaretting, J12 of the Northbound A12 via Mountnessing and Fryerning or at the Fox and Goose from the A414 via Highwood Road and Ingatestone Road
Parking on grass at the event location. No departures before 12.30 due to single track access road.
Registration and start times
Enquiries open from 10:00am. Start times 10:30am-12:30pm
Start times will not be preallocated
Start is 150m from assembly
Courses close 14:30
Enquiries open from 10:00am. Start times 10:30am-12:30pm
Start times will not be preallocated
Start is 150m from assembly
Courses close 14:30
Safety notes
Participation is at your own risk. Full leg cover is advised.
The forest is used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Please take care and be respectful.
Participation is at your own risk. Full leg cover is advised.
The forest is used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Please take care and be respectful.
Nearest hospital A&E
Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET 01245 443673
Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET 01245 443673
Facilities
A portable toilet will be available in parking field.
Enquiries, registration, dibber collection, download all adjacent to parking
Guidance for beginners available from the Enquiries point.
A portable toilet will be available in parking field.
Enquiries, registration, dibber collection, download all adjacent to parking
Guidance for beginners available from the Enquiries point.
Dog restrictions
No dogs allowed in the forest
No dogs allowed in the forest
Officials
Organiser - David Lumby 07818454734
david.john.lumby@gmail.com
Planners - Ian Hargreaves
Controller - Graham Batty (HAVOC)
Organiser - David Lumby 07818454734
david.john.lumby@gmail.com
Planners - Ian Hargreaves
Controller - Graham Batty (HAVOC)
