Quantocks Challenge
This is our annual long score course that attracts competitors from across the south of England. Suitable for orienteers and trail runners, the nav isn't too hard - it is the route choice that'll make the difference.
The Quantock Challenge, started in 2020 by our chair Alasdair Shaw, is a 5-hour (the long course) or 3-hour (the short course) virtual orienteering course using two maps at 1:25000. The colouring and symbology are the standard orienteering system.
Past Winners
Year | Long | Short |
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2022 | 1st: Robin Fieldhouse 2nd: Paul Chavasse | 1st: Ian Mayhew 2nd: Mark Saunders |
2021 | 1st: Robin Fieldhouse
2nd: Oliver Rant | 1st: Richard Sansbury 2nd: Matt Atkins |
2020 | 1st: Adam Fieldhouse
2nd: Robin Fieldhouse | 1st: Will Thomas (DEV) 2nd: Alex Reid (DEV) |
Photo Gallery

Bicknoller Post, St Audries, looking W
Credit:
Sheila Russell

Wilmot's Pool & surrounds
Credit:
Neville Goodman

Plainsfield Camp, Cockercombe
Credit:
Derek Harper

Descending Path
Credit:
Alasdair Shaw

Path along Lydeard Hill
Credit:
Derek Harper

Ford
Credit:
Alasdair Shaw

On the Top
Credit:
Alasdair Shaw

Heath Top
Credit:
Alasdair Shaw