Killerton NTSun 4 May
Credit: Tom McMurtrie
Local level event
What does this mean?
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships. Virtual events are where there are no physical controls being used. Your presence at a control is registered using an App on your mobile phone, normally the free MapRun6 App.
Terrain type: Parkland & Woodland
Results
Report
Planners report
This was the 2nd event for which the Club has used the Columbjohn farm for parking when holding an event at Killerton. While this arrangement is highly valued it also limits the options for starting and finishing courses. On this occasion it made sense to reverse the start and finish, but the options for control sites are still limited within the western strip of land on the map, especially after a spurt in springtime nettle and bramble growth. Given it was a local event I opted for planning only 3 courses and using 26 control sites and was pleased that this attracted over 90 entries (well over 100 participants when considering the actual number in groups). Personal feedback and the results seemed to indicate that the respective courses provided an appropriate challenge and sense of achievement, and importantly very few participants failed to complete their course. Thanks to Matt Atkins, as controller, for provide a check on provisional courses and control sites, and placing some of the controls on the morning of the event. Thanks too to the Dafforns and Knights for control collecting after the event.
Adrian Taylor
Overview
Killerton’s 10 square mile estate is a mix of pasture, parkland and forestry, including several working farms. There are some steep areas and clay pits/quarries. Livestock is present in some areas so dogs must be kept on leads and may not accompany competitors on their courses.
There will be visitors to the National Trust house and parklands who must be treated with courtesy at all times.
Location Info
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Near: Broadclyst Lat,Lng: 50.78676,-3.47752 OS Grid Ref: SS960997 Postcode: EX5 4ER What3Words: ///tamed.confident.apes
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Directions / Parking
The venue is at Columbjohn Farm at the south west corner of the Killerton estate – not at Killerton House itself.
Approach is from Rewe to the west, Poltimore or Killerton itself.
A one way system will be in place to allow the safe movement of vehicles onto and off the site. Entry will be via the driveway into the farmyard, exit signposted via the track out to the bridge over the river Culm.
It is a working farm so please drive and park considerately, and be aware that it may be muddy if there has been recent rain. Usual request; please car share if possible.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
All maps will be printed at 1:10,000
Terrain type: Open parkland with wooded areas some of which are on a steep slope. Some areas are covered in a thick bramble undergrowth and these areas are best avoided; choose your routes wisely!
Out of Bounds: There are areas of protected habitats which will be marked as OOB. There is also no crossing of wire fences, stone walls or Ha Has (google it if you don’t know what Ha Has are). Any infringement is likely to result in the Club being unable to stage future events – so just don’t!
Use designated crossing points. All competitors must use designated crossing points and leave all gates closed (cattle in grounds).
Cattle: There are highland cattle on the Estate that are used for conservation grazing. Although some have large horns, they are not dangerous. If you encounter cattle whilst on your course, please try to avoid them and give them a wide berth where possible.
Other users of the area: Participants are asked to respect other users of the area; cyclists, dog walkers & families.
On-going forestry work. The courses try to avoid the worst areas, but competitors may come across areas of ongoing forestry work – please don’t be surprised by it.
Course Information
The event is SIAC enabled. The Start and Finish must be punched by everyone.
Start is approximately 600m from assembly and the finish about 1000m from the parking area. The walk to/from start & finish is along level, potentially muddy farm tracks.
Course |
Description | Length (approx.) |
Long |
Moderate to more difficult. May include steep slopes. | 7km |
Medium |
Moderate to more difficult but covering less distance and fewer controls than the long course. | 4.5km |
Short |
Fairly easy, suitable for novices and juniors. Similar to Orange standard. | 2.5km |
Control descriptions (loose) will be available at the start but also printed on the maps.
Courses close at 2:30pm. YOU MUST download/report to the Download team by this time.
Read more about Course lengths and Difficulty here
Entry Details
Pre-entry closes on April 27th, for map number and printing purposes – but will reopen afterwards at the organisers discretion and depending on availability of maps.
There may be enough maps to allow entry on the day but no guarantee that you will get the course of your choice. Pre-entry is strongly recommended
Registration and Start times
Registration, SI card hire, Enquiries, Download and First Aid are all at the parking area.
Registration open: 10.00-12.15
Start times: 10.30-12.30
Pre-entered competitors who have their own SI cards can go directly to the Start.
Facilities
There will be a portable toilet close to the registration area in the farmyard, and there will be a tea table at registration offering refreshments.
Dog restrictions
Dogs are permitted on leads at the registration area or if you wish to take your dog for a walk around the parklands, but they must always be on leads and may not accompany runners on courses.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Philippa Bushell & Alan Knight by email hidden; JavaScript is required
Planner: Adrian Taylor
Nearest A&E Hospital
RD&E, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
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Safety Notes
No competitors will be permitted to run in shorts. Full body cover is advised as some competitors (mainly those on long and medium courses) are likely to encounter brambles. Course planning has tried to minimise this where possible.
No whistle no go. This will be checked.
In the event of poor weather, suitable protection e.g cagoules must be worn.
Miscellaneous
Thanks to the National Trust, and in particular to Amelia and Jason Greenway and family for allowing us to use their tracks and yard at Columbjohn Farm.