Chiltern Challenge, Hambleden East

Level B

6th April 2025

Location

Hambleden, near Henley-on-Thames on the south Bucks/Oxfordshire border
Nearest Postcode
RG9 3AS
Grid reference
SU776856
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Entries

TVOC Entry T&Cs

 

Hambleden EAST

Unusually, this event will utilise the less-used eastern part of the Hambleden estate.  Typically, our events have focused on the central and western areas due to the traditional car park location.  Using a different car park, this event will give anyone on short (or medium) courses access to parts of the estate they may not have visited before.

This event will be SIAC-enabled.

Directions / Parking

Outside Hambleden village, nr. Henley-on-Thames on S. Oxfordshire/Bucks border
• OS Grid Reference: SU 776856 (sheet 175)
• Nearest Postcode: RG9 3AN
• Parking off Dairy Lane, signed from A4155, approx. 2 miles N. of Henley-on-Thames
• https://map.what3words.com/rescue.metals.broadens

Parking is in a very large field. There is no charge for parking. All facilities (Toilets, Catering,  SI Collection, Start, Finish, Download, First Aid etc.) are in close proximity to the car park.

Terrain Description

Classic Chiltern undulating slopes covered in mature beech or mixed deciduous and conifer. Brashings and undergrowth are limited.

The Map

Based on map used for British Relay Championships in 2023.
• Updated in 2024 and 2025 by Mark Thompson (TVOC)
• ISOM 2017
• Scale: 1:10:000 tbc.
• 5m contours
• Pre-marked, waterproof paper

Courses

A full range of colour-coded courses (but no White or String courses)

How To Enter

Entries will open in due course.

Small family or other groups are welcome (but no more than in pairs), but please enter only the Yellow or Orange courses. Enter as a senior. Change the name if you wish, for example to Jones Family. Add a note in the special request box (step 3 of Fabian4 entry process) to say you are entering as a pair, and we will arrange a second map at no extra charge, so you can both enjoy the navigational experience.

THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY AT THE EVENT. PRE-ENTER BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

Facilities

The following will be provided:
-Toilets
- Catering provided by Tom and his usual catering wagon
- First Aid provided by White Star Medical

Further Information

Cancellation Click here to read our policy on refunds if you or we have to cancel for any reason – for example because you are required to isolate for COVID reasons

Dogs
Well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the car park field. No dogs allowed in the woods. Please do not lock your dog in your car when on your run. Please clean up after your dog.

Acknowledgments
We are very grateful to the Culden Faw estate for their permision in allowing this event.

Updated 26OCT24

Officials

Organiser: John Dalton (TVOC)    email organiser      07767 362805
Planner: Nigel Bunn (TVOC)
Controller: Pete Jones (SN)

Orienteering is an adventure sport. All competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.

Please check website for last minute cancellation in case of inclement weather. In the event of cancellation some or all of your entry fee may be retained.

The personal data you give will be used by the event organisers & their agents only for the purpose of processing and publishing the event entries and results, for conducting safety checks and to validate British Orienteering insurance cover. Submission of an entry for the event will indicate your acceptance of this procedure.