Belhus Woods GLOSS
First event in 2017 GLOSS season
Sun 25th Jun 2017
Type of event: Local
Type of terrain: Parkland, Woodland
Results
Info
Local event kicking off the 2017 inter-club GLOSS (Greater London Orienteering Summer Series) season. (GLOSS was formally known as FROLICS).
There will be the usual GLOSS light green course plus extension and a Yellow.
Note, the event is open to all, not only members of clubs competing for the GLOSS London Bus Trophy.
Details of the 2017 GLOSS competition can be found on the LOK website and in the series flyer.
Location
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Nearest town: Aveley
- Grid Ref: TQ564824
- Postcode: RM15 4XJ
- Latitude: 51.52080
- Longitude: 0.25484
- Google Map (aerial)
- Bing Map (OS)
- OpenStreetMap
Directions / Parking
The simplest approach is via Upminster.
From M25 J29 take the A127 west towards Romford. After 1.25 miles turn onto the first slip road, signed Upminster and Cranham, then turn left at the T junction. Continue through Upminster on the B1421 and then to Corbets Tey. At the point where the road has a sharp left hand bend, turn right, signed Aveley. Turn left at the T junction/mini-roundabout. Follow this road for 1.5 miles then turn left into the Country Park.
You can approach from the south: M25 J30, A13 west, A1306 and B1335 to Aveley then take the Romford Road to Belhus Woods Country Park. Note there are speed humps through Aveley.
There are brown tourist signs to the Country Park from Corbets Tey and Aveley.
Essex County Council car park charges apply.
Public transport: 22A bus (www.ensignbus.com) from Grays bus station (10 minute walk from Grays railway station) to Usk Drive, Aveley then 2.5K walk through Belhus Chase (please stay on paths as this is in the competition area). Or 372 bus (www.tfl.gov.uk) from Rainham or Elm Park railway stations to St Pauls Close, Aveley then 3K walk. Both bus services are half-hourly on a Sunday.
Ockendon railway station is about 3K from the Country Park.
Facilities
Light refreshments and snacks available at the visitor centre. Toilet block adjacent to the visitor centre and car park.
Lakes with plenty of waterfowl (duck food available from the visitor centre - please do not bring bread for the ducks).
Terrain Description
Parkland with some mature woodland, grassland, young trees that are maturing and lakes (former gravel workings). Courses will be based on the eastern area and will not involve any road crossings.
More information on the Visit Parks website
Registration & Start Times
Registration from 10:00 to 12noon
Starts from 10:30 to 12:30pm
Courses close at 2.30pm
Course Information
Yellow 2.3K (fairly easy)
Light Green 3.5K (fairly hard)
With the Extension 6.6K (hard)
NOTE: the LIGHT GREEN/GLOSS course is printed on the front of the maps with the EXTENSION printed on the back. Competitors continuing on to the EXTENSION must punch control 125, NOT the finish, then turn over the map. Competitors doing only the LIGHT GREEN should ignore control 125 and punch the Finish at the end of their course, then go to Download.
Entry Details
Seniors £6.00 (non-British Orienteering members £8.00)
Juniors £3.00
Groups as for seniors
SI dibber hire (electronic timing key) £0.50
Contacts / Officials
Enquiries to:
Organiser: Colin Jackson (HAVOC)
Planner: Janet Biggs (HAVOC)
Controller: Graham Batty (HAVOC)
Dogs allowed?
Allowed but to be kept under strict control especially near the waterfowl.
Safety and Risk
A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
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