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Springtime in Shropshire

Competition nameSpringtime in Shropshire
Start date20110528
End date20110530
CountryGreat Britain
Race typeNational
Nearest place or cityLudlow
Club/organizerWrekin and Harlequins
Region of countryWest Mercia
Number of competition days3
Expected number of runners1000
WRE event?No
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Max distance from eventcentre to competitions15 km
Latest entry date20/5/11
Entry fee (Euro)50 per weekend
Typical accomodation fee, hotel (Euro)40 per night
Typical accomodation fee, tent (Euro)5 per person per night
Event descriptionIt's back! Three days of fun in the hills of Shropshire and Herefordshire. :-) Day 1 (Saturday): long distance at Brampton Bryan; Day 2 (Sunday): long distance in Mortimer Forest + sprint in Ludlow town and castle; Day 3 (Monday) middle distance in Mortimer Forest. Event centre close to the day 2/3 arena (The event is also hosting the British Radio-Orienteering Championships. For information see http://sardff.blogspot.com/)
Terrain descriptionThe middle and long events are on wooded hills. Brampton Bryan is a popular orienteering venue. The historic Mortimer Forest is being newly mapped for this event. Photos: http://www.monstayfarm.co.uk/photogallery.html
Training possibilitiesOn request, suggestions can be given for practice areas.
Holiday activities,nature,hiking etc.Visit the historic city of Ludlow with its 12th century castle. Walk, cycle or drive in the beautiful hills and valleys of the Welsh Marches.
Live GPS tracking available?No
Live TV available?No
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