And so to Drumgor…
For all those thinking of coming there are a couple of notes to read in advance with regard to the map:
Due to the nature of the estate, with its comprehensive path network and large number of housing blocks, purely in the interests of clarity we have made some decisions which mean that the map no longer fully complies with the ISSOM standard. We follow the letter of the law but have applied the rules obliquely:
Impassable Features:
The definition of an impassable wall / fence symbol does not necessarily mean that the feature is actually impassable but more that the feature SHOULD NOT BE CROSSED. Most of the housing is surrounded by either, high walls, 2m high fencing or fencing as shown in the photo. None of these features should be crossed, but to s
how this on the map would make it almost unreadable. Instead the residential blocks have just been outlined with a thinner black line with olive green fill as this effectively has exactly the same result: i.e. no access – Forbidden Area!
Impassable wall / fence symbols have then only been used where they are essential for the purposes of navigation and safety on the map. Anyone found crossing any of these features will be disqualified!!!
Individual or Prominent Trees:
Again due to the nature of the estate, and the need for clarity it has not been possible to follow ISSOM by the letter of the law. Instead we have altered the sizing of the trees shown to make the map more legible. As a consequence instead of two sizes of tree we have three:
o Small Trees: Young individual trees with a trunk of less than 0.2m are represented by a small green dot as per orchard trees.
o Individual medium to large sized trees as per the photo: Trees with a diameter of 0.25 – 0.8m are being represented by the symbol for a prominent bush or small tree – a green dot.
o Large prominent trees whose trunk is over 0.8m are represented by a green circle (as per standard.
Areas where there are several young trees and no joined canopy have been represented by the open land with scattered trees symbol.
Terrain:
The competition takes place in an estate with lots of pedestrian and cycle paths, alleyways, and open spaces. Most of the hard surfaces are tarmac but many of the paths are paving slabs that can become treacherous when wet. Most of the courses are on hard surfaces but some routes could be over open grassland. I don’t know if we are due rain, but select your footwear carefully.
See you on Saturday!