• Entries are now closed.

• Contactless punching will be enabled for the course controls, but everyone must punch the START and FINISH.

Update 23rd June - Possible delays due to Roadworks

There are new roadworks on Davenport Lane, between the A54 and the Brereton Heath car park. Please allow extra time for your journey.

If you find that Davenport Lane is closed or the traffic is backed up onto the A54, please follow the diversion route :- 

Go East along the A54 to Brereton Heath Lane, turn Right here, and Right again at Davenport Lane to reach the car park.

See map here.

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Please note:

• Everyone MUST pre-register using the MDOC Registration System https://mdocentry.org.uk/ 

• Everyone will be allocated a specific start time

• Payment is by contactless card at ‘Registration’ on the day.

• There is no EOD (Entry on the Day)

• Everyone must read and adhere to British Orienteering's Participant Code of Conduct

MDOC Registration System brief notes

• If you have not previously registered then you need to register, so that we have Track and Trace information as well other essential details.
• You will be given a unique ID number for future use. Please remember it. (You will also get an email confirmation.)
• Then simply enter by selecting the event, choosing the course and then choosing one of the available 10min time slices.
• You will then be allocated a specific start time within that time slice which will be confirmed by email.
• We are not using start blocks. 

Location

Nearest town: Holmes Chapel

• Grid Ref: SJ795654
• Postcode: CW12 4SU
• Latitude: 53.18430
• Longitude: -2.30774
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Directions / Parking

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Signed from A54 Holmes Chapel to Congleton road. Parking charge (meter). Registration near Visitor Centre.

Registration & Start Times

Everyone must pre-register via mdocentry.org.uk. Start times 17:30-19:00. All courses close at 20:15.

Pay on the day via contactless card payment, and collect hire SI cards if necessary.

There will be no EOD.

Course Information

Courses suitable for novices and for experienced orienteers:

White, Yellow, Orange, Light Green, Short Green, Green, Blue

Control descriptions are on the maps only.

Explanation of colour courses

• White are very easy with all controls on paths. They are mainly used by 6-10 year olds and family groups.
• Yellow use simple linear features like paths, walls and streams. They are mainly used by under 12’s and family groups.
• Orange progress to basic use of the compass and route choice. They are ideal for novice adults or experienced youngsters.
• Light Green are ideal for improvers as the navigational difficulty begins to increase and uses simple contours and point features.
• Green are used mostly by experienced under 18’s and adults wanting a short but challenging course with a very hard navigational difficulty.
• Blue are a longer, more physically demanding course in comparison to the green. The distances are more varied between controls and the course attracts experienced orienteers.
• Brown & Black are very physically demanding and have a very hard navigational difficulty. They are for experienced orienteers only.
• Score means visiting as many controls as possible in any order in a specific time, like 45mins.

Entry Details

Fees: £5.00 seniors and £2.00 juniors. Free SI-dibber loan (but £30 if not returned)

Facilities

Toilets at the visitor centre.

First Aid will be available at Registration.

Dogs allowed?

Yes, but please ensure dogs are kept under close control at all times.

Contacts / Officials

Series Co-ordinator: Tony Wagg 0161 445 0902, enquiries to: