Strachur, 05th Oct 08

Nearest town:

Strachur

Directions:

Car parking / Registration: opposite the Village Hall just off the main road at NN 093 015.

OS Grid Ref. NN 093015, Google Map - MultiMap

Terrain:

The yellow and orange courses are mainly on the easier ground in the valley bottom; the green course provides a challenge of navigation & terrain!

Courses:

Yellow (Easy-1.7km), Orange (medium-2.7km) & Green (harder-4.1km)

Start times:

2:00 - 2:45 pm, courses close 4:00pm

Entry Fees:

Adult £4, Junior £2

Contact:

Paul Frost

Organizing club:

EckO

Notes:

Please send an email to if you plan to attend and which course you will do. This gives us a guide as to how maps need to be printed and saves you disappointment if we run out.

 

SPORTident (SI) electronic punching is normally used at events.

Maps are pre-marked and printed on waterproof paper.

Last updated by Paul Frost

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Sun Jan 18, Oban Urban-O

Sun Feb 15, Benmore Gardens

Sun Mar 15, Creag Mhic

 

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Explanation of Course Colours

Yellow = Easy controls on paths with some controls just off paths, compass not essential.

Orange = Moderate with most controls just off paths or line features, compass recommended.

Green = Technical with most controls NOT on paths or line features.

Blue = Same as Green but longer (5km +).

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Control Description Quiz

Do you understand these symbols?

Control symbols

We will be using these descriptions for all courses from now on, so you need to understand them.

Have a look at this website: IOF Quiz
It has a quiz on the control description symbols. It is very well laid out with an option to time your answers.