Quantocks Challenge
Ian Mayhew, Short winner 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Map 1
Map 2
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
Triscombe Img 9580B
Credit:
Jim Nickolls
Ford
Credit:
Alasdair Shaw
On the Top
Credit:
Alasdair Shaw
Heath Top
Credit:
Alasdair Shaw