Devils Dyke, 17th Apr 10
| Near: | Brighton |
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| Type: | SOG 18 |
| Location: | Grid ref.TQ258110. Map below or GoogleMap, MultiMap, MS Live maps All of these offer hi-resolution aerial photographs and directions. |
| Directions: | TQ258110, parking is pay & display, £2 all day (NT members & Blue Badge holders free), suitable for coaches. Come early to avoid crowds; the lot can fill up, especially if the wind is out of the northwest, though people do come and go all the time. |
| Public Transport: | not on Saturdays, unfortunately. It's near the South Downs Way, though, if you like to bike. |
| Map: | Devil's Dyke, 02/10, Survey and cartography by Roger Maher Autumn 1999. Updated by Chris Hooker Winter 2009/10 |
| Terrain: | On the South Downs...large, open hillsides with a good trail network, and details consisting of vegetation, pits, earth banks, charcoal platforms, and a few boulders. And good views. Sometimes gliders to watch. |
| Facilities: | next to a pub, with lavatories (public ones in back). |
| Course info: | Blue 5.23km 245m climb, Green 3.24km 125m climb, Orange 1.94km 75m climb, Yellow 1.39km 65m climb |
| Registration: | From 9.45am - 10.45am (Please no latecomers!) |
| Online Entry: | No |
| Start: | From 10.00am - 11.00am. Courses close 12.30pm |
| Fees: | Seniors: SO and BOF members (please show your membership card): £3, Others £4 Juniors: SO free, others £1 Dibber hire £1, blank maps £0.50. |
| Officials: | Mike Baron organizer, Jim Baker planner |
| Dogs: | Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on leads where signs indicate livestock are grazing. Please take dog mess home. |
| Notes: | Wear good shoes on Blue and Green. Some route choice on Blue, and a little on Green and Orange. No road crossings. For safety, all roads are forbidden as routes...stay out in the fields, woods and trails. Give courtesy to equestrians and other users of the area. |
Last updated by David Marsh on 20th Jan 10
SPORTident (SI) electronic punching is normally used at all events. Dibbers are available for hire at registration for £1.
Answerphone: 01903 239186 for any changes or in the event of adverse weather
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