SOG S2 Angmering SW & Relay Coaching Sat 07 February, 2026

Near: Angmering
Level of event: Local
Type of event: Race

Results

Report

The whole Angmering SW map stretches a long way northwards from the part of it used today. On my first recce last October, I realised that there was a large swathe of land screened by brambles between the southern area and the runnable parts in the north. In order to link both sections, blue and green courses would have involved long path runs (or shredded kit!) This would not have been ideal for a SOG so I decided to use the southern part of the map only and asked Chris Hooker to provide me with a 1:7,500 base map of that section in place of the 1:10,000 original.
Thanks, Chris, for doing this, it has made the detail in the map much easier to read.

Rainfall in West Sussex so far this year has been nearly double the average. As a result, the public footpaths are in a horrible state, and it is a relief to get off them and into forest, despite the brashings. Storm Goretti in January resulted in many wind blown trees. Luckily, that has only affected the better parts of this area to a limited degree.

Many thanks are due to Vince for checking my drafts and making some minor tweaks to improve the flow of the courses.
Thanks also to Nick H. and Peter S. for marshalling the parking, Peter D. for manning the start and Neil C. for doing all the printing.

The SI team did their usual efficient job, they are amazing! Penny was in charge today, ably assisted by Mike and Sam.

Sarah, Kasia ,Mark, Garry and Ian collected the controls in very quickly, thank you so much.

This event would not have taken place without the kind permission of the Norfolk Estate. As always, Southdowns Orienteers are grateful to the landowner for allowing us access.

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Pre event info

Entry link

Prior to the event we'll be holding a fun mini relay competition. If you haven't done one before - come and find out what it's all about. If you have - come and take part as a warm up! We'll team you up and have mini courses for all abilities - adults and children included! Either sign up on Spond or email Karen to take part. Meet at 9:30 by the coaching flag, for a 9:45 start.

SOG Series Info

SOGs are friendly club events where children and newcomers are very welcome. Yellow and Orange courses are suitable for children to run on their own with a bit of practice. Adults are welcome to shadow children until they are confident to go on their own. Green and Blue courses are run or walked by any age group - you can race competitively or just enjoy the woodland.

There are two series of events - autumn and spring of approximately 8 events each. Electronic timing (SI) is used.

Help on the day always appreciated.

Volunteer here

Enquiries here

Location Info

Nearest town: Angmering

* Postcodes are not very precise in some areas, so don't rely on them for an exact location.

Directions / Parking

Turn off A27 at the Crossbush interchange into Crossbush Lane. what3words for the junction with A27 is scorching.puncture.incomes
Follow the lane eastwards as far as it goes and park on side of lane, as directed by marshals.

Public Transport

Arundel railway station 1 mile from Crossbush interchange.

Course Information

Yellow 1.5k 15m climb
Orange 2.5k 30m climb
Short green 3.3k 30m ckimb
Green 4.3k 50m climb
Blue 6.1k 85m climb

Entry Details

Pre-entry via Racesignup.co.uk Newcomers are welcome and eligible for a free trial session - if you'd like to reserve a map or discuss the event please email our membership secretary.

BOF member fees: Seniors £6.50, Juniors £3.25, SO Juniors free (use code SOjuniors).
Non member fees: Seniors £7.50, Juniors £3.25.

If shadowing a junior or going as a family group with one map and one dibber, just enter one junior.

'Dibber' hire:
Electronic punching (SI) chips are available to hire. SIAC (contactless): £2 (juniors £1), non-SIAC (not contactless) £1 (juniors £0.5)

Registration open

9:45 to 10:45

Start Times

10:00 to 11:00. Courses close at 12:30.

Map Details

This event is the southernmost part of the 2019 edition of the Angmering SW map.
Scale is 1:7,500 with 5m contours.

Terrain Description

Fairly flat, mainly deciduous, woodland with a network of paths and one open field. Runnability is very variable. Occasional glimpses of Arundel Castle to the West. The Angmering Park Estate is privately owned and managed. It is part of the Duke of Norfolk’s large land holding in this part of West Sussex.

Dog restrictions

Dogs under close control permitted.

Facilities

None.

Miscellaneous

Safety bearing is SW.

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Neil Watts

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