Lossie Forest East

Event Summary

Welcome to our first Saturday League event of 2024 - but on a Sunday!  With the kind permission of Forestry Land Scotland and adjoining landowner, Mr Ed Tenant, this event will be held on the East of Lossie Forest.  There will be four courses on offer to make use of this fantastic area - which was last used at Moray 2023 (Scottish 6 Days).  

Parking, Registration and Download will be in a field via the sandy track past Speyslaw farm (w3w:///truffles.rephrase.submits).  Please note that this access track is about 1 km in length and has pot holes, so please drive slowly along it.  The landowner has not charged Moravian for use of his land, but has requested a donation to his charity of choice.  As such, there will be a £2 parking charge per vehicle, collected at the field entrance.  Please have your change ready.

The route to the start, and back from the finish, will be marked from the parking area - diagonally across the field to the edge of Lossie Forest.  Tapes will mark the route into the forest.  The start is approximately 1 km and the finish approximately 1.2 km from the parking area.

Cross country
Level D Local
SI AIR
1000-1130 hours
1030-1200 hours
1330 hours
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On Leads
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Directions and Parking

Directions and Parking.   From the West, please take the A96 east from Elgin towards Llanbryde.  Turn left into Llanbryde and then left at the road signposted Urquhart in the middle of the village.  Continue for approximately 1 km, turn left towards Urquhart (signposted at the first crossroad) and continue through Urquhart to another crossroad.  Continue straight on towards Lochhill.  After approximately 1 km, where the road turns 90 degree left, continue straight ahead onto a sandy track, past a 'no unauthorised vehicles' sign.  After approximately 1km, parking will be in a field on the left, past Speyslaw farm.  Parking w3w://////truffles.rephrase.submits.  Please remember to have your £2 ready.

From the East, please turn right at the A96/Urquhart junction (east of Llanbryde).  Continue to a crossroad and then straight on into Urquhart village.  Then, please follow the directions above.

The event will be signposted at the crossroad to Lochhill and at the sandy track towards Speyslaw Farm.

Registration/Download.  Registration and download will be in a tent in the parking field.  At Registration, there will be:

  • Hired dibbers ready for collection.
  • Maps for participants on the yellow course – please make sure you collect your yellow course map before going to the Start.
  • Limited entry on the day.  

 

No Toilets. Please use the nearest public facilities in Elgin.
At registration

Courses

Four Courses:

  • Green.  5.4km straight-line distance, 75m climb and 14 controls.
  • Light Green.  4.0km straight-line distance, 75m climb and 10 controls.
  • Orange.  3.2km straight-line distance, 50m climb and 10 controls.
  • Yellow.  2.9km straight-line distance, 35m climb and 13 controls.

Terrain

The mapped forest consists of intricate open dunes with marram grass and pine forested dunes, together with new pine tree growth and denser gorse sections in part. The main pine forest area has an extensive path and track network.

Please note that the forest is currently very wet because of the recent rainfall. There are some deep puddles and unmapped areas that are quite marshy.

Scale will be 1:7500 with 2.5m Contours.

Entry Details

Entries:

  • Open online, via SI Entries, from Friday 9 February and will close at 2359 hours on Wednesday 21 February. 
  • Late online entries and Limited Entries-on-the-Day will be available until 11:30 am on the day, subject to an additional £1 and subject to map availability.  Entries can also be edited/changed/cancelled until this closure subject to map availability.

Entry Fees:

  • Senior Member - £5.00
  • Senior Non-Member - £6.00
  • Junior / Student Member - £3.50
  • Junior / Student Non-Member - £4.50
  • £1 discount if using own SI-Card 
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Final Details

Safety Information

Competitors take part in this event at their own risk and are advised to carry a whistle.

  • Other Forest Users.  Please respect other users of the Forest (dog walkers, dogs, horse riders, horses and cyclists).
  • Log stacks.  As tempting as it may be, they must not be climbed on as they could fall and injure you or someone else.
  • Trip Hazards.  Please note that Lossie Forest has potential trip hazards, including tree roots, stony and broken ground and litter.
  • Ticks.  Lossie Forest has ticks.  Though they may not be too active at this time of year, please check yourself for ticks and remove them ideally within 48 hours of the event.
  • Weather.  Participants are advised that a waterproof may be made compulsory if inclement weather.  Participants will be advised by a sign at the start and at registration, as required.
  • Dis-orientation.  Participants are advised that the safety bearing is to head due south until they meet a main forest track or exit the forest. 

Event Officials

Liz Campbell
Peter McLuckie
Andrew Campbell
andrewandlizcampbell@outlook.com
Andrew Campbell
07763917088

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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