LVO Autumn Trophy

The start and finish will be about 350m up the walking path which is at the north-west end of the car park and next to the Somme Centre entrance.  Head towards the open area at the start of the old leadmines area.

UPDATES: one leg of the yellow and orange courses will be taped due to the abundance of small paths that are not mapped, and the height of the undergrowth.

Indeed, ferns, brambles and gorse are very abundant everywhere from the summer, but especially in the southern ‘leadmines’ area. Full leg cover is strongly advised.

Mountain bikers may be prevalent everywhere, and some trail bikers in the southern ‘leadmines’ area.  There will be warning signs out for them, but please be aware of them. In the N. Eastern part of the map, there are also some mountain bike tracks and jumps which have not been mapped.

Starts will be 11am to 1pm.

Courses close 3.00pm

Don’t forget to download at the MOO!

Sociable group / family fee where all are going round a course together – entry fee is per required number of maps – one entry = one map.

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There is no fee to hire an SI card if required, but lost cards are charged at £30.

There will be limited entry-on-day: so to ensure you get a map, and even a map of choice, please pre-enter on-line.

The area consists of forest and open areas with a lot of gorse. The area has an extensive path network due to bike trials being held here. Speed will not be your friend! This area was previously a dumping site so be aware of any pieces of metal / scrap material in the forested area.  Further to the north is the Clandeboye Estate which is mostly forested with varying levels of runnability.

The area was newly mapped in March 2023.  Please note that large areas of ferns have been marked as “open area with scattered trees”.  Crags are not large features but have been mapped and are consistent throughout the area.  It is very muddy underfoot and, even if there is a dry spell before the event, wear appropriate footwear for slippery conditions.

Summer growth and autumn leaf fall means that some paths may not be so easy to follow.

There will be a first aid and a qualified first aider available at registration. Registration is also a safe place for lost children to wait.

Please do not come to the event if you are unwell.

Please bring and carry any medication you might need, especially inhalers and EpiPen’s.

If you come across an injured or ill person, please stop, help and get further help. There will likely be qualified first aiders on the course who can stop to provide support.

All participants must return to download, whether they complete the course or not. This is to account for all competitors, ensuring everyone’s safe return.

Courses will close and controls collected in at 3pm sharp. If you are still out on the course at this time return to finish and download immediately.

A whistle (emergency alert is 6 loud blasts per minute) is mandatory.

A waterproof jacket may also be mandatory if the organisers decide the weather requires one, so bring one along just in case.