Haw Park Woods District Event Final details

Sunday, 4th Febuary 2007

Travel directions
From A61 (Barnsley/Wakefield road) – In Sandal turn onto the B6132 (Chevet Lane) after 1.8km turn left onto Haw Park Lane which becomes Cold Hiendley Common Lane  then turn left onto Ryhill Pits Lane and then left fork (Ferry Top Lane) signposted Anglers Country Park/Waterton Discovery Centre and then left onto Haw Park Lane.

From A638 (Wakefield/Doncaster road)  -Turn onto B6378 (Lodge Lane) signposted Crofton. Drive through to village( High Street) and bear right over railway bridge onto Santingley Lanewhich becomes Wintersett Lane. In Wintersett bear right onto Ferry Top Lane past Anglers Retreat and turn right onto Haw Park Lane.

Parking   In view of the cancellation of Delamere and expected increase in numbers we are parking in the field at the top of Haw Park Lane £1 per car. Please have the correct money ready. Mini buses
will use the Discovery Centre. The route from the car park will be taped and is 5 mins walk from assembly so you may wish to register ready to go to the start which is a further 10 minutes away.

Assembly, EOD registration, download are at Waterton Countryside Discovery Centre, Anglers Country Park. Haw Park Lane, Wintersett Wakefield (GR375153) – The start and finish are 10 minutes walk away.

Map. 1:10.000 A cracking new map, surveyed over several days in Autumn 2006 by Rod Ryall. Rod reports a slight increase in brambles, but nevertheless a super woodland for novices, with lots of paths and rides and yet very tricky for experts to relocate. Would make a good area for the JK if it was bigger!

Course         Length     Climb     Controls
White        1.37km        20m         8
Yellow       2.21km        40m       11
Orange      2.76km        65m       12
Red           4.07km        65m       16
Lt Green    3.16km        70m       12
Green        4.00km        85m       18
Blue          6.19km       130m       18
(2 Parts)

String There will be a free self timed String course adjacent to registration

Entry fees   Adults £4.50     Juniors £2

Students £2 with card. Extra maps 50pence.

Registration    0945 to 1145

Start Times    1030 to 1230     Courses close at 1430 – If you have not finished by then please make you way to the finish as controls will be removed after 2.30pm

Start and Finish are adjacent so clothing could be left nearby but at competitors own risk. We are not manning a clothing dump. The entire route from car park to start/finish is manageable with a pushchair.

Maps will be overprinted and bagged. If we get exceedingly large numbers due to Delamere being cancelled we may have to ask you to recirculate your  map after your run. If this is the case please leave your name and address at Download and we’ll send you one on after the event.

SI Electronic punching will be used. SI dibber hire £1.50 Seniors/50pence Juniors. Please note a Lost dibber will cost £20.00

Public Toilets in the visitors centre (There are NO toilets at the start).

Discovery Centre
Please note that you may NOT enter the Discovery Centre with muddy shoes

Refreshments
There will be drinks adjacent to download
At the rear of the centre is a café which is open from 10am serving both hot and cold meals, Sandwiches, cakes and drinks.

Dogs on leads are welcome.

Safety Competitors take part at their own risk, and are responsible for their own safety. We are using the 'buddy' system. Make sure you have a reliable buddy who will raise the alarm if you appear to be very late finishing. Lone competitors who cannot find a buddy must leave their Car keys and car registration number at the information and enquiries desk

Planner              Emma Harrison EPOC

Organiser          Guy Goodair EPOC