Event Details
- Date: Saturday 27th July 2024
- Format: Middle
- Map: Merthyr Common [Old Map]
- Organising Club: Bristol Orienteering Klub (BOK)
Overview
The last day of Croeso 2024 will host a middle distance race at Merthyr Common.
This area is one of the best areas in South Wales and has previously been used for Croeso in 2008 and several other major events, e.g. JK Middle in 2014, and The Harvester Relays in 2009.
Officials
- Organiser: Peter Stagg (BOK)
- Planner: Paul Gebbett (BOK)
- Controller: Roger Thetford (TVOC)
- Map Maker: Peel Land Surveys
Arena Location
Same as day 5
In a Quarry near Trefil
- Postcode: NP22 4HF
- w3w: ///actor.apart.slice
- OS Grid: SO1174613944
- GPS: 51.828091, -3.305083
Parking
Same as day 5
Parking with be a combination of linear parking along the main track and beyond Assembly in the quarry
Event Layout
Arena
- Facilities, toilets, string course, catering, and traders available.
Starts
- The Start will be around 1.2km from the Arena
Note: There will be a -4-minute call up. Control descriptions available on the lanes.
Finish
- The finish and string course are adjacent to the Arena
Terrain
Open limestone moorland lying between 420 m and 620 m above sea level. There are numerous pits, depressions and sink holes as well as limestone pavements and other rock features. Runnability is good though there are areas of heather
Safety
- Due to the elevated and remote nature, whistles are compulsory and checked.
- Cagoules needed in inclement weather.
- Be aware of sheep and walkers.
Map Sample
[coming soon]
Post-race recommendations
Local Country Park: Parc Bryn Bach - For the whole family
Local Museum: Big Pit National Coal museum - Head underground
Local Mountain Biking: Bike Park Wales - Take me to the trails