British Orienteering

SO SOG A6 - Highdown Hill, Worthing

Sat 7th Dec 2024
 Just west of Durrington, Worthing. Goring-by-sea railway station 1.5km
 SO
 SEOA
 Local
Suitable for families
Suitable for young children
Suitable for newcomers
Coaching/advice available
Online entry available
Dogs are not allowed

Location

Venue:Highdown Hill
Nearest town:Just west of Durrington, Worthing. Goring-by-sea railway station 1.5km
Event centre:Public car park at top of Highdown Rise, just past Highdown Gardens
Postcode:BN12 6FB
Grid reference:TQ098041
Parking information:Public car park at the top of Highdown Rise, note this approximately a 1.5km walk from Goring-By-Sea station. Check SO website for details of any parking fees - the last time we were there (2022) it was free to use
Dog rules:Please check SO website for any dog restrictions at this event, which will be a condition of our permission to stage the event.

Details

Description:Event 6 (of 8) of the Autumn-Winter 2024 SOG series, aimed at SO club members, other local orienteers and newcomers of all ages. Five courses. Blue (difficult - approx 6km), Green (difficult - approx 4km), Short Green (difficult - approx 3km), Orange (easyish - approx 2.5km) & Yellow (easy - approx 1.5km). Newcomers should start with the Yellow or Orange course.
Type:Cross Country
Physical difficulty of terrain:Medium
Entry times:Start-Times 10-11am. Courses close 12.30pm
Punch type:SI
Hire fee: £1
Competitions:Winter Series, Club League
Event number:84792
Event website:Click here

Courses

Course description:Mainly open downland with pockets of scrub and wood, plus plenty of well worn paths. Owned by National Trust and Worthing Council, and popular with dog walkers. A late change from Selhurst Park due to issues gaining permission from FE
Colour coded courses:Yellow, Orange, Short Green, Green, Blue
 
XS
0-2.5km
S
2.6-5.0km
M
5.1-7.5km
L
7.6-10km
XL
10.1km +
Very Easy
Easy
Medium
Hard
Very Hard
Course Technical Difficulty and Length (Km) are a guide to the standard of the courses offered.

Entry

Payment dateJunior/studentSeniorFamily/group
01/11/2024 - 06/12/2024 (Pre-entry ONLY)£3.25 (£3.25)£6.5 (£8.5)£6.5 (£8.5)
01/11/2024 - 06/12/2024 (SO JUNIORS FREE)£0£0£0
Non-member fees shown in brackets.
Online entry via:racesignup.co.uk
Online entry closing date:06/12/2024

Contact us

Club:SO
Association:SEOA
Contact:Andrew Phillips

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