darnaway

Event Summary

Now you have warmed those legs up it is time to explore the delightful Darnaway Forest with kind permission of the Moray family and Moray Estates. - Entries are open!

Entries close 22nd June.  Entry numbers are limited to 80 per event so please book early.

MTBO
Multi Day
SI AIR
10:00 to 12:00
10:00 to 12:00
14:00
No Dogs
Online
SI Entries

Directions and Parking

Directions

Leave the A96 at the junction 1km to the east of Brodie, grid reference: NH987573

Follow this minor road south to the next junction and turn right towards Conicavel.  Take the next left after 0.7 miles following the signs to Conicavel through the beech woods, across the Darnaway Castle drive and past Whitemire Farm for approximately 3 miles.  On entering the village the parking will be signed on the right behind Conicavel Village Hall.

What3words (zoom out after you click on link):

  • Parking  https://w3w.co/afflicted.inhaled.dabbling
  • Map Collection/ Registration  https://w3w.co/tins.bond.sofas

Parking 

Will be the rear of Conicavel Hall, Darnaway IV36 2TU.  Follow signs when enter village.  

Entry to parking is on a single track road past houses.  Please be considerate of residents and drive carefully.

Parking is on grass and we are obliged to repair any damage caused to the surface.  Please ensure that you take any rubbish home and take care not to  damage the surface of the parking area.

No Toilets please use nearest public facilities in Brodie or Forres
At registration

Courses

Three courses available:

Course A 25km - estimated winning time 100 minutes

Course B 18km

Course C 9km

Terrain

A commercial forest with a mix of beech and coniferous woodland. There is a complex labyrinth of roads, paths and tracks that cover a vast area and allow for multiple long legs with interesting route choices. 150m contour diff between NE and SW corner.

Entry Details

Seniors £8, Juniors £3. SI Air Card hire within entry with a £1 discount if using own SI card. Please consider hiring an SI Air card as it is much quicker and easier to use when on a bike.
SI Entries

Final Details

Start List (436.72 KB)
Final Details (468.79 KB)

Safety Information

There will be dog walkers and other users of the forest, please be respectful of other users and local residents.  The access to Conicavel Hall is a single track road.

No climbing on timber stacks.

It is recommended that unless U14 competitors are particularly strong cyclists, they should be shadowed by an adult.

There are specific MTBO Safety Rules here:

MTBO Safety Rules.pdf (110.83 KB)

 

Event Officials

Steve Smirthwaite
Steve Smirthwaite
mormtbo@gmail.com

Ticks and Covid

Ticks

  • Risk Awareness:   Please be aware that ticks are common across many of the areas we run in and can carry infections such as Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Encephalitis.  Ticks are active in the UK primarily from March to October, but year-round vigilance is recommended.

  • Prevention Strategies:   

  • Wearing full leg and abdomen cover in the forest.  

  • Applying insect repellent to exposed skin and clothing.

  • Checking yourself for ticks after your run.  Common areas for ticks include behind the knees, underarms, hairline, and any pressure points.

  • Considering vaccination against TBE, if visiting high-risk areas in Europe or Asia.

  • Tick Removal and Symptoms:   Consider using a tick removal tool to ensure the tick is removed quickly and completely.   If a tick has attached, it should be removed as soon as possible.
  • Health Action:  If symptoms develop, such as a rash or flu-like symptoms, individuals should seek medical advice promptly and mention the tick bite, as not all doctors may be familiar with the conditions.

  • Key Resources:

 

COVID-19 Guidance (Updated March 2025)

If you have symptoms of COVID or have tested positive to COVID, then do not attend the event or activity to help avoid spreading infection.  

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