KNC 7 - Scotney CastleThu 28 Nov
Kent Night Cup
Local level event
Explanation of event levels
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships. Virtual events are where there are no physical controls being used. Your presence at a control is registered using an App on your mobile phone, normally the free MapRun App.
Terrain type: Parkland & Woodland
Results
Report
Our thanks go to the National Trust for permission to use the area east of the River Bewl for this round of the Cup. As might be expected in late November, it was chilly but there was no wind or rain, fortunately. Mist had formed on the low lying parkland, though.
The simple score format meant that most had the opportunity to visit the parkland - where navigation was more straightforward and the going was a bit easier - as well as the wood.
Thanks for coming!
Mark
Overview
A round of the KNC in the High Weald, featuring the parkland and wooded slopes of the Scotney Castle Estate (East).
Location Info
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Near: Lamberhurst Lat,Lng: 51.09146,0.42686 OS Grid Ref: TQ700353 What3Words: ///disputes.witty.reassured
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Directions / Parking
Parking in Kilndown village, along Church Rd. Park at the side of the road, taking care not to block anyone's entrance drive. Nearest postcode TN17 2RN
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Public Transport Options
Nearest railway stations (none actually very near): Marden 11km; Wadhurst 11km; Tunbridge Wells 15 km.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Kilndown Wood & Parkland - to the east of Scotney Castle
1:7,500 scale map with 5m contours. Maps will be printed on A4 waterproof paper.
Mixed forest and parkland/fields
Course Information
60 minute score suitable for all abilities. Simple format: 22 controls numbered 90 – 111; visit as many as you can in any order.
10 points per control, 10 points penalty per minute/part minute beyond 60 minutes. Course closes 70 minutes after the start.
Controls will be SIAC enabled. Separate/loose control descriptions will not be provided.
After your run please Download as normal. Timing printouts will be provided and the results will be available on the website.
Read more about Course lengths and Difficulty here
Entry Details
Pre-entry only via www.racesignup.co.uk
Entering as an Individual (take part on your own):
Seniors (British Orienteering members) £7, Non-members of BO £10.
Juniors & students £4 (BO or non-BO).
Entering a Group (going round together):
1 dibber. Includes a map for each person in the Group:
£12 (British Orienteering members), £15 (non-BO), covers all in the Group
Dibber loan (non SIAC): Free.
Registration and Start times
Registration: Pre-entry only via racesignup (link above) by midnight Wed 27 November (day before event).
This will require details for safety purposes.
No Registration on the night.
Meet at the junction of Church Rd / Ratners Lane / Rogers Rough Rd (what3words ///disputes.witty.reassured as above) at 7.20pm for the short walk to the Start.
Mass Start 7.30pm
Facilities
Apres-O at The Chequers, Lamberhurst (5km, less than 10 min drive). The Broadway, Lamberhurst, TN3 8DB. Car park behind the pub.
All are welcome to come. The food order deadline has now passed, I'm afraid, and the order submitted to the pub. For reference the Menu is here: https://www.chequerslamberhurs...
Notes: Please order and pay for any drinks when you reach the pub. The Organiser will settle the total food bill, and get in touch for reimbursement from the itemised bill. The Menu has a comment '12.5% discretionary service charge is added to all bills.'
Dog restrictions
Well-behaved dogs on a lead
Contacts / Officials
Organiser : Mark Glaisher 07895 087298 email hidden; JavaScript is required
Nearest A&E Hospital
Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QJ
NHS Urgent care search
Safety Notes
Nearest AEDs (Defibrillator) AED located at Bedgebury Visitor Centre, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2SJ (at the front of the Visitor Centre)
Some sort of torch is essential plus a small backup/reserve. Carrying a whistle is mandatory (as a casualty, blow six short blasts, wait 1 min, repeat). A cagoule may be required in inclement weather. You will need to look after your car keys yourself (eg carry in zipped pocket or waist strap).
An Emergency contact number will be printed on the map. Carrying a mobile phone is strongly recommended and mandatory for newcomers. You can let us know if you are lost or late, and we can contact you if you have not returned.