Venue Slievenagore Equestrian Centre
Date Sat, 22nd Oct 22
Starts 11:00 to 15:00
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Event Description
PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE – 19th October
Courses
There will be four courses to pick from this year rather than the three we previously put on, so definitely something for everyone:
There will be four courses to pick from this year rather than the three we previously put on, so definitely something for everyone:
🟡Yellow, 1.9km and 90m climb – a beginner course specifically suited to children or families to explore together
🟠Orange, 2.1km and 90m climb – an improvers course, for children with orienteering experience or beginner adults who want a bit more adventure off the beaten track.
🟢Short Green, 2.5km and 120m climb – a technically challenging course but not too long and physical.
🔵Short Blue, 4.3km and 150m climb – a longer and more physical, technically difficult course.
A 1:10,000 scale, 5m contour interval will be in use for all courses.
Short Blue: will require competitors to cross a dry stone wall. Some sections of the wall are lined with barbed wire. They should take care not to cause damage themselves or the wall when crossing.
There are some horses and long horn cows on the hill side.
Registration/Start/Finish
Registration at Equestrian Centre.
Start Times 11:00-13:00
Parking
Parking at the Gamekeepers Lodge Equestrian Centre near Attical off the B27.
There will be a £3 parking charge per vehicle. This is collected in a courtesy box – please have the correct change.
You must park immediately left after entering the yard. Saturday is the Centre’s busy day and we must leave as much room as possible for their customers, many of whom will be towing horse-boxes.
Toilets and facilities
There is 1 Toilet at Equestrian Centre.
There is a café which is normally open on Saturday.
Registration/Start/Finish
Registration at Equestrian Centre.
Starts are 850m up the Bann Road (mountain vehicle track) from the car park. Competitors need to use the main road for 50m to access Bann Road and should exercise care when doing so.
Safety
Whistles and full leg cover is mandatory. Also bring along a waterproof top may also be mandatory if forecast is unkind.
Sorry no dogs allowed. This is a grazed area and there are dogs on site at the equestrian centre.
All competitors MUST visit the download station even if you do not finish your course. Otherwise, unnecessary time will be spent looking for you. Courses close at 14.30. Safety bearing TBC
Ticks: The area does have livestock, so ticks are present, with the risk of Lyme’s Disease. Please check for ticks on completion of your run.
Coronavirus Safety Measures: the event will take place in line with current NI Government advice. If you have the virus or displaying symptoms please follow the following advice: Coronavirus (COVID-19): testing and stay at home advice | nidirect
Volunteers
- Organiser – Michael Murphy
- Planner – George Savell
- Controller – Greg McCann
Price
- Senior: Member £7, Non-member £9
- Junior/Student: Member £3, Non-member £4
- Family(max cost): Member £17, Non-member £22
PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE – 19th October
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Location
Slievenagore Equestrian Centre
270 Moyad Rd
Kilkeel
BT34 4SU
Volunteers
To volunteer at this event please email volunteer@lvo.org.uk. You can find information on each role here as well as the current list of volunteers.