Directions
The entrance (Brick Kiln Lane) to the event is off the fast moving A31 dual carriageway between Alton and Four Marks. There is a railway bridge immediately after you turn off the A31 under the preserved Mid Hants railway line.From the EastTurn right 1.1 miles west of the A31/A32 junction roundabout. Be careful crossing the dual carriageway. From the WestAfter leaving Four Marks the turning is on the left 0.6 miles from where the dual carriageway starts.
Parking
Parking will be hard standing, private land used by the Brutal Run organisation.
Map/Areas
1:7,500 A3 ISOM2017-2 Map, 5m contours, recently drawn for this event.
Some good runnable forest (managed by Forestry England) and an area of complex mine working. There is a middle valley with a slope on both the north and south sides, not steep but enough for you to notice.
The area is used by dog walkers and horse riders. Please be aware and courteous.
Courses
There is physical climb on the courses, but none of it is severe.
| Course | Controls | Distance (km) | Climb (m) | Suggested Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | 23 | 9.5 | 230 | M21, M35, M40 |
| Blue | 22 | 7.0 | 200 | M16, M18, M20, M45, M50, M55, M60, W21, W35, W40 |
| Green | 16 | 4.5 | 95 | M65, M70, W16, W18, W20, W45, W50, W55, W60 |
| Short Green | 14 | 3.5 | 75 | M75, M80, M85, M90, W65, W70 |
| Light Green | 11 | 3.5 | 65 | M14, W14 |
| Orange | 11 | 3.1 | 40 | M12, W12 |
| Yellow | 9 | 2.3 | 40 | M10, W10 |
| White | 9 | 1.5 | 25 | M10, W10 Starters |
Near to the Start there is an ancient earthbank that is not to be crossed over, so courses had to be planned to avoid the random crossing of it.
Beginners are welcome to try the courses, please ask for assistance when you arrive. The courses rank from easy to hard, just bring a compass (one can be lent if you do not have one) and give it a go. No problem if you want to go round with other people.
Start/Finish
Start and Finish will be close to assembly.
EMIT eCards will be used on all courses. Everyone must report promptly to Download.
Please provide your own water.
Registration
10:00 to 12:00 for Hired eCard collection and Enquiries
EOD is possible subject to map availability.
Starts
10:30 to 12:30.
Control descriptions will be available in the start lanes.
Courses close
Promptly at 14:30 please. You must report to download before you leave the event.
Facilities
Toilets.
There is a Tea Room called Cassandra's Cup (open 9am to 5pm on Sundays) in nearby Chawton near to Jane Austen's House Museum.
Conduct
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed, but under strict control and on a lead at all times.
Planners Notes
Most of Chawton is deemed runnable, there is no need to venture into the heavy undergrowth areas.
We decided on a 1:7,500 map to make full use of the area.
Risk
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. Please remember that COVID has not gone away, please respect those that want to be socially distanced.
Officials
Organiser: Charles Gook (BADO)
Planner: Mike Frizzell (BADO)
Controller: Allan Farrington (BAOC)
It is pre-entry only using Racesignup.
Please refer to the racesignup entry page where the latest information will be posted.