Part of the Summer Series 2025
Location, travel and parking
Registration and parking will be at the Hilldene Centre in High Street, West End. The narrow entrance from the B3035 High Street will be marked with a SOC banner.
The postcode is: SO30 3DU
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Please share cars if possible. There are approximately 38 parking spaces plus 2 disabled bays at the centre. There will be a children's dance school using the centre at the same time with change overs between classes and cars exiting the centre. Alternative free parking is available on neighbouring streets.
There is a 10-15 minute walk from the centre to the start off Telegraph Road, which must be crossed to gain access to the woods. Road crossings will not be manned.
Timing
Registration: 10:00 - 12:15
Starts : 10:00 - 12:30
Courses close: 14:00
Start at any time. If you have your own SI Dibber you may go straight to the start.
Map and Terrain
1:4000 map on A4 waterproof paper, 5m contours.
Telegraph Woods is a small but technical area; a mix of deciduous woodland, heathland interspersed with a mix of footpaths and intricate paths. The hill-top of Telegraph Woods is the site of an iron-age fort, offering steep slopes with intricate landforms. There is likely to be high bracken in the area but courses have been planned to avoid the worst.
Facilities
Enquiries
Hire card issue
Key drop
Download
Toilets
First Aid
Clothing and equipment
Those running the hard course should wear full leg cover and footwear suitable for the terrain. Trail shoes or sturdy walking boots are recommended.
Easy course is completely on paths. Please wear shoes suitable for walking the length of the course.
The medium course has a few controls just off of the path, full leg cover is ideal however, not compulsory. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Road Crossings
There are two roads to cross between the event centre and the start/finish. These crossings will not be manned. There are no road crossings on the courses.
Hazards
The emergency contact number will be printed on the Map.
All competitors MUST report to Download even if retiring from the event.
Lone competitors are recommended to leave car keys or a valuable item at Registration.
Orienteering is a physically challenging sport. Competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in the event centre. They must be kept under control at all times in the car park due to the number of people and vehicles in the area.
Dogs are welcome in the woods. Dogs must be kept under control at all times. Please do not run with more than one dog and give priority to other runners at control sites. Dog owners are liable and responsible for any situations involving their dog.
