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Event Summary

As a warm up for his planned Mountain Bike Orienteering Weekend, Steve Smirthwaite is letting you get a bit of practice with a Mountain Bike Orienteering Sprint Event held at Crook Wood, near Househill, Nairn.  

MTBO
Level D Local
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09:30-10:30
09:30-10:30
11.30am
No Dogs
Online
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Directions and Parking

Directions

From Nairn take the A939 towards Grantown-on-Spey.  Follow this road out of Nairn for approximately 0.8 miles and Househill Courtyard is located on the left.

Parking

Parking is within the Househill Courtyard car park with the kind permission of the Househill Courtyard.  Please be considerate of other users and we would encourage everyone to visit the Househill Farm Shop and Cafe.

Registration 

Located in the car park at Househill Courtyard

 

 

No Toilets please use nearest public facilities

Start and Finish

In Crook Wood - they will be signed from Househill Courtyard.  Less than 10 minute cycle and approximate 2km from Househill Courtyard

At registration

Courses

It is a sprint event.

Terrain

Crook Wood is a small forest near Househill, Nairn with numerous paths suitable for mountain bike orienteering.

There are some fallen trees which cross paths and care should be taken.  

Entry Details

Seniors £5 and Juniors £1.50 with £1 charge to hire dibber
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Final Details

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Map of Route to start from Househill (172.72 KB)

Safety Information

Everyone who attends must follow the British Orienteering Federation Codes of Conduct

Example of the potential hazards at Crook Wood

Example of hazard within Crook Wood

Event Officials

Steve Smirthwaite
Steve Smirthwaite
mormtbo@gmail.com
07957816572

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.

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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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