North Town, Longrun & environs

Our last big night event- the Southern Night Champs, Nov 2016
Credit: Steve Winkley

We've adjusted the results to take into account the manual punches taken at the vandalised controls.

Planner Jim Mallinson said, "I was expecting the faster runners to get round in under the hour, but am pleased it was not too far under.

Thanks to all who helped (before, during and after) and to all who turned up. It was a very good turnout."

Western Night League Series Info

A series of night events held in the hinterland of the M5 from Somerset to the West Midlands.

Link to Western Night League website

All those participating must wear a head torch plus carry a spare and a whistle for emergencies.

New to night nav?

Read this excellent guide, courtesy of BKO

QO have also written guides: Guide 1 , Guide 2

Rules & safety

Please read the information on the Western Night League website.

Directions / Parking

TESCO, Wellington Road (2hr limit) or Wood Street Car Park (GR ST224249) TA1 1UN

Start & finish at the Link Room, COACH building, French Weir Park, Taunton (GR ST220248)

Course Information

A one hour 'score' event.

20 SI controls varying in value from 15 to 50 points, shown either red or blue. Once colour is changed, no changing back.

Time penalty 10 points per minute (or part thereof) over time.

Bonus points if course completed within time.

Entry Details

£5 per map.

Dibber Hire: £1

Charge for lost dibber - £40

Filling out a Registration form (link) in advance will quicken up the entry process on the evening

Registration & Start Times

Registration from 1645. Starts from 1715hr. Courses close at 1915hr

Terrain Description

Mainly level country park and adjacent urban area and college campus.

Map

A4. 1:5000.

Updated by Jim Mallinson Dec 2018 and drawn to ISSOM2007 standard.

All competitors should familiarise themselves with the symbols used – especially those that are ‘not to be crossed’ or ‘forbidden access’

Facilities

Changing area and toilets.

Hot drinks available at finish

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Jim Mallinson mapping@

Organiser: Roger Craddock jandr.craddock@gmail.com