West Woods - SWOA League Regional Event

Event overview

This is a British Orienteering regional ranking event at West Woods, near Marlborough. Access is by permission of Forestry England. There is a strict limit of 90 vehicles and a £2 charge will be collected from each driver on arrival to encourage car sharing. Entry is online only and entry closes 8 January 2026. There will be no entry on the day. SportIdent timing will be used; controls will be SIAC enabled where possible and hire dibbers will be non-SIAC.

Courses

• Brown 8.8 km 220 m climb - for experienced orienteers
• Blue 6.9 km 155 m climb - for experienced orienteers
• Green 5.3 km 125 m climb - for experienced orienteers
• Short Green 4.0 km 100 m climb - for experienced orienteers
• Light Green 3.9 km 95 m climb - for orienteers with some experience
• Orange 3.0 km 75 m climb - suitable for all orienteers
• Yellow 2.2 km 55 m climb - suitable for beginners
• White 1.7 km 45 m climb - suitable for beginners

Course lengths and climb are provisional and subject to final controlling.

Logistics, terrain and safety

Assembly is in the public parking area and parking will be along the main forest track; competitors should follow marshal instructions. The start is about 900 m from assembly and the finish is about 200 m from download. The map is 1:10,000, 5 m contours, A3, printed on waterproof paper. Terrain is mainly mature woodland with areas of undergrowth, often bramble. Full leg cover is mandatory and whistles are compulsory. There will be toilets and a first aid tent; there will be no caterer, so participants should bring their own refreshments. Results and splits will be published by North Wiltshire Orienteers after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.