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1. Introduction
The Middle Distance Races will be held in the forests of the Surrey Hills, on the north-western slopes of Leith Hill, 15km to the south-east of Guildford. Leith Hill is the highest point in South-East England and the views from Leith Hill Tower on a clear day are exceptional. Like Winterfold and Holmbury, it is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Leith Hill has been used for several major orienteering events in the past 20 years and provides a technical challenge to all orienteers.
The competition is being held on land owned by The Wotton Estate and the landowner, Mr Evelyn, and land agent, Philip Trower, have been very supportive of orienteering for many years. We are indebted to them and to the tenant farmer, Laurence Matthews, who has kindly provided the Race Arena.
2. Terrain
Landforms - The terrain is located between 230m and 300m above sea level and consists of a north-west facing slope with gentle re-entrants and spurs. There is a steeper slope to the east of the competition area to a deep valley. The southern part of the area is very detailed due to past mining activity.
Vegetation - Mainly mature deciduous forest with some younger trees (coniferous or holly covering approximately 10-15% of the area). Some low vegetation that may impede runnability is present in the south-east of the area: this is marked with a green stripe (symbol 407). Mapped thickets are usually areas of rhododendron bushes.
Ground - Generally sandy leading to mainly fast running conditions underfoot. No rocky areas are present.
Visibility - Generally very good, except in areas of younger trees.
Roads and paths - There is an extensive path network. As the area is well used by the public, particularly mountain bikers, many small paths can appear. These have been mapped where distinct.
3. Map
The map has been produced by Stirling Surveys. It is approximately A4 size (21 x 30cm), at 1:10,000 scale with 5 metre contour intervals.
There is one special symbol: a black circle represents a circular concrete construction.
4. Courses (subject to final approval)
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Length (km)
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Climb (m)
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Controls
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Winning Time (min)
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Drink Points
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Men
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6.4
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280
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28
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30
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0
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Women
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5.1
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215
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23
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30
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0
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First Start
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Last Start
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Start Interval
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Finishers
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Control Descriptions Size
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Men
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0900
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1200
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2 mins
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0930-1230
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220 x 55 mm
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Women
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0920
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1140
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2 mins
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0950-1210
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190 x 55 mm
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5. Team travel to and from the race
Journey time from the Event Centre to the Arena car park is 30-40 minutes. Competitors must go straight to the Arena car park.
6. Departure Time of official Transport from the Spectrum
There will be 2 departures from the Spectrum. These will be at 0730 and 0900. Passengers will need to walk up to 750m to the Race Arena.
7. Return Time of Official Transport from the Race Arena
Official transport will leave at 1400 from the drop-off point up to 750m from the Race Arena.
8. Other visitors travel to and from the race
All other visitors should drive straight to the Arena Car Park.
9. Travel Directions
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Leave Guildford eastwards on the A25, taking care to follow the A25, which turns right at the traffic lights near Clandon. Follow the A25 through the village of Abinger Hammer. The Arena will be signed from a minor junction approximately 3km east of the village. Follow Hollow Lane south for approximately 3.5km and then turn north-east onto Leylands Road for 300m to grid reference OS sheet 187 GR 129442.
10. Car Park
There is one car park for all visitors. There will be a car park charge of £1 per car and £2 per minibus and the fees will be donated to the Wotton Parish Council at the request of the landowner. Please have correct amount ready on entry. Please follow the instructions of car park marshals.
11. The Race Arena
The Race Arena will be in part of a sloping field and car parking will be in the same field.
12. The Start Location and Procedure
The Start is located in the north-east of the Race Arena. More details on the general procedure are given in the earlier section. The IOF Foot-O Commission has requested that we trial a different arrangement regarding check-in at this race. The system will operate on trust. There will be no formal check-in procedure but competitors and team officials are asked to obey the following conditions:
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All runners shall keep out of the main assembly area (start, finish, big screen) before they start.
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In particular, no runner who has yet to start shall gain any information either from a runner who has finished or from anyone else who has communicated with a runner who has finished.
13. Drinks Points
There are no drinks points on the courses.
14. Road Crossings
There is one road crossing on each course between the Start and the first controls. There is also a road crossing between the penultimate and final control on each course. Marshals will be in place to control traffic at these locations.
15. Spectator Control
There is one common spectator control on both Women's and Men's courses after approximately 1.6km and 1.7km respectively. It is situated in the competition area 150m south-east of the Race Arena. A Team Official area adjacent to the spectator area will be available.
16. Finish Location and Procedure
The route from the last control to the Finish is located along the eastern side of the Race Arena. The finish procedure is described in the earlier section.
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