Chiltern Kanter
Info: Entries for this event open on Sunday 1st December 2024 at 12:00.
LDWA member £10 |
Until the end of 1st January 2025 priority entry is open to LDWA members only. You will need to provide your LDWA membership number during the entry process.
Entries will open for all at 12 noon on 2nd January 2025
This is part of a triple challenge with the Hannington Hike and The Pick and Mix
VENUE: Pitstone Memorial Hall, Pitstone, LU7 9EY Grid SP 937 155
There is limited parking at the village hall, then at the museum opposite. Please follow Marshals’ directions.
START: Hall opens from 07.30 for registration. There will be a rolling start for Walkers from 08.00 and
Runners from 09.00. When choosing a start time PLEASE take into account opening/closing times of checkpoints. All must finish by 18.30hrs. The hall will close at 19.00hrs.
CHECKPOINT OPENING & CLOSING TIMES WILL BE ADHERED TO
EMERGENCY Phone Number for the day ONLY 07810 430911
DOGS: Are allowed on the event, BUT NO DOGS are allowed inside any of the halls (except assistance dogs) . ALL MUST be on leads at all times & MUST have appropriate liability insurance.
OBJECT: THIS IS A MAP READING EVENT. To complete a set of questions at grid references on a course on foot by a route of your own choice passing through a number of checkpoints within a time limit. 1 checkpoint on 13mile, 2 checkpoints on 18mile, 3 checkpoints on 26mile routes.
MAPS: O/S Land-ranger 165 OR O/S Explorer 181 (recommended) are needed to cover all routes.
GRID-QUESTION SHEET: YOU must download your selected grid/question sheet from the website.
They are available from 17th February 2025. If you have any problem’s please contact Mike (details below).
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT: Please bring your own MUG (as none is supplied at checkpoints), a pen or pencil is essential, with your selected grid/question sheet, map and cover.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: Torch (if finishing after dark), mobile phone, first aid kit, waterproof jacket and trousers, waterproof covers for map and grid sheet.
RETIREMENTS: You MUST inform a walk official. Return transport will be provided from checkpoint.
AWARDS: This is not a race & there is no prizes, but each entrant who answers the questions correctly will be awarded a certificate. Badges will also be available. This event is part of the new triple challenge with the Hannington Hike and the Pick & Mix
FOOD/DRINK: The entry fee includes drinks throughout, biscuits at the start, snacks at all checkpoints & a light meal at the finish. We will cater for vegetarians as well as meat eaters, and there may be some vegan food available, but it can’t be guaranteed. Sorry but can’t provide for any other dietary requirements. Refreshments provided may be prepared & served under uncontrolled conditions. Obviously all practical efforts will be taken to maintain food safety. However from a legal standpoint entrants must independently determine the suitability of the refreshments that we provide.
CANCELLATION: A £2.00 admin fee will be charged on cancellations advised before 16th February 2025 after this date no refunds will be given.
THERE WILL BE NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY & ENTRIES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. THERE WILL BE NO SUBSTITUTIONS
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