Final Details |
Click here to view Final Details as a PDF format file you can download. |
Registration |
10:00 am - 12:00 |
Start Times |
10:30 am -12:30 Please note that if you are entering on the day you must arrive in time to register before noon. |
Entries |
Pre-entry is now closed. A list of pre-entered runners is available on the Fabian4 site:
. PLease note we are not allocating start times. If you have pre-entered you may go to the start when you are ready, but please bear in mind that the start is likely to be very busy when it first opens.
Entry on the day is available for all courses.
If you want to prepare your entry slip in advance, follow this link.
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Fees |
Seniors (BOF members) | £7.00 |
Seniors (non BOF) | £9.00 |
Juniors (under 21) inc first junior in family | £3.00 |
Further juniors in the same family | £2.00 |
Students | £3.00 |
SI Card hire | £0.50 |
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Groups |
If you are bringing a school party, please inform the organiser by email to of the number of entries, and names of participants on each course, before 30th November.
Please use the group entry form that can be found on our entry slips page. |
Courses |
Colour coded Courses as follows:
Course | Technical level | Distance | Climb | Number of Controls |
White | very easy | 1.4 km | 20 m | 13 |
Yellow | easy | 2.2 km | 30 m | 13 |
Orange | moderate | 2.5 km | 35 m | 9 |
Light Green | harder | 3.3 km | 90 m | 16 |
Short Green | hard | 3.3 km | 120 m | 15 |
Green | hard | 4.6 km | 165 m | 17 |
Blue | hard | 5.9 km | 235 m | 21 |
Brown | hard | 8.0 km | 275 m | 24 |
Longer courses (Green, Blue and Brown) cross a minor road with occasional fast moving traffic. Take care when crossing the road.
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Facilities |
Portable toilets will be provided. |
Enquiries |
Email enquiries to |
Travel Directions |
Post code for SatNav: SG17 5QB
Access to the car park will be from a minor road leading off the A600 Shefford to Bedford road. The event will be signed from the junction of the minor road with the A600 which is about 2.5 km north of the the A600/A507 junction. |
Parking |
Parking will be at a premium. Please car share if you can. Please park as directed.
If bringing a coach or minibus please inform the organiser in advance. |
Terrain & Map |
Rowney Warren is well-contoured pine forest with significant spur and valley structure. Map is 1:10,000, 5m contours and A4 size. Maps will be printed on waterproof paper |
Officials |
Organiser: Rakesh Chandraker, WAOC
Planner: Bob Hill, WAOC
Controller: Michael Chopping NOR |
Further Information |
We will be using electronic punching. SI cards will be available to hire for 50p.
Beginners are very welcome at this event and help will be available to get you started. Please read our webpage What is orienteering? It should answer any questions you have.
Portable toilets will be provided for competitors at this event.
All competitors take part at their own risk. |