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Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2016 – Risk Assessment v1.82 P a g e | 1

Risk Assessment For

The Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2016

Document Title Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2016 - Risk Assessment

Version number 1

Revision number 8.2

Revision date 19 January 2015

Emersons Green Running Club C/o 19 Christchurch Avenue

Downend Bristol

BS16 5TG

0117 9565458 [email protected]



Date Author Version Change reference

03 September 2015 Pete Blanchard 1.0 Pre-release work in progress draft – not for

distribution

14 September 2015 Pete Blanchard 1.1 Various revisions and addition of marshal and

signage plan for section 1

15 September 2015 Pete Blanchard

& Neil Newman 1.2

Various revisions and addition of marshal and

signage plan for section 3


& Neil Newman 1.3

Feedback from committee review and addition of

marshal and signage plan for section 2


& Neil Newman 1.4

Revisions to marshal and signage plan (section 8)

Other minor cosmetic changes

23 September 2015 Pete Blanchard 1.4.1 Corrected a typo in the email address in appendices B

& C

28 September 2015 Neil Newman 1.4.2 Added in missing Route Stage Names for Loop 3

22 October 2015 Pete Blanchard 1.5 Signage revisions after route walk of sections 1 & 2

by NN & PB

31 October 2015 Pete Blanchard 1.6 Signage revisions after route walk of section 3 by NN

& PB

30 November 2015 Pete Blanchard 1.7

Minor signage revisions after route walks of section 1

and 2 on 29/11. Added ‘asset’ column to signage plan

which contains codes for assets required

08 December 2015 Pete Blanchard 1.7.1 Minor signage revisions after route walks of section 1

with Ashley Wright

29 December 2015 Pete Blanchard 1.8

Section 3 route adjustment around Wick Rocks plus

various minor signage adjustments after photo recce

on 28/12

17 January 2016 Pete Blanchard 1.81 Resolved a few errors with sign sizes in section 3 sign

plan

19 January 2016 Pete Blanchard 1.82 Minor diversion around church to prevent excessive

damage to pathway through churchyard

Date Name In their capacity of Version Approved

16 September 2015 Meryl Grimshaw EGRC Member 1.2 ☐



21 September 2015 Pete Blanchard EGRC Secretary, race organiser 1.4

21 September 2015 Neil Newman EGRC Chairman, race organiser 1.4

31 September 2015 Pete Blanchard EGRC Secretary, race organiser 1.6

30 November 2015 Pete Blanchard EGRC Secretary, race organiser 1.7

29 December 2015 Pete Blanchard EGRC Secretary, race organiser 1.8

29 December 2015 Neil Newman EGRC Chairman, race organiser 1.8

Date Name Company Version

22/09/2015 [email protected] South Glos. Council 1.4

22/09/2015 [email protected] South Western Ambulance Service Trust

1.4

23/09/2015 amanda.smith@avonandso

merset.police.uk Avon and Somerset Police 1.4

23/09/2015 [email protected] Avon Fire and Rescue service 1.4.1

24/09/2015 [email protected]

Senior Public Rights of Way Officer, S Glos. Council

1.4.1

27/09/2015 Michael White ARC 1.4.2

22/10/2015 Ashley Wright Section 1 Lead Marshal 1.5

22/10/2015 Chris Williams Section 2 Lead Marshal 1.5



13/11/2015 Lisa Horton Section 2 Lead Marshal 1.6

19/11/2015 James Blockley Cotswold Trails and Access Officer 1.6




08/12/2015 Ashley Wright Section 1 Lead Marshal 1.7.1

14/12/2015 Roland Dehauke Wick Quarry Landowner 1.7.1

05/01/2016 [email protected] South Glos. Council 1.8

05/01/2016 [email protected] South Western Ambulance Service Trust

1.8

05/01/2016 amanda.smith@avonandso

merset.police.uk Avon and Somerset Police 1.8

05/01/2016 [email protected] Avon Fire and Rescue service 1.8

05/01/2016 [email protected]

Senior Public Rights of Way Officer, S Glos. Council

1.8

05/01/2016 Michael White ARC 1.8



mailto:[email protected]

















05/01/2016 James Blockley Cotswold Trails and Access Officer 1.8

05/01/2016 Roland Dehauke Wick Quarry Landowner 1.8

05/01/2016 John Morris South Glos., Partnerships and Delivery Officer

1.8

05/01/2016 Tim Potter St John Ambulance 1.8

This document is the property of Emersons Green Running Club (EGRC). This document contains the

personal details of organisers and members of the Doynton community and its contents may not be

reproduced, and the document not replicated, or distributed to any other party without the express

prior consent of an authorised member of the EGRC committee.



1. Document history .................................................................................................................................. 2

1.1 Revision history ..................................................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Reviewers and approvals ...................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Distribution ........................................................................................................................................... 3

2. Copyright and Confidentiality Statement ............................................................................................. 4

3. Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 5

4. Purpose of Document ........................................................................................................................... 7

5. Event Summary ..................................................................................................................................... 8

5.1 Event Name ........................................................................................................................................... 8

5.2 Nature of Event ..................................................................................................................................... 8

5.3 Location ................................................................................................................................................. 8

5.4 Date and time ........................................................................................................................................ 8

5.5 Promoting Club ..................................................................................................................................... 9

5.6 Race Director ......................................................................................................................................... 9

5.7 Safety / Emergency Co-ordinator .......................................................................................................... 9

5.8 First Aid Provider ................................................................................................................................... 9

5.9 Race Referee ......................................................................................................................................... 9

5.10 Cancellation Policy ............................................................................................................................ 9

6. Risks..................................................................................................................................................... 10

6.1 Risk summary ...................................................................................................................................... 10

6.2 Route risks ........................................................................................................................................... 10

Terrain ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Obstacles .................................................................................................................................... 10

Debris and blockages .................................................................................................................. 10

Livestock ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Improper use of Footpaths ......................................................................................................... 11

Road vehicles using route ........................................................................................................... 11

Other people using route ........................................................................................................... 12

6.3 Runner risks ......................................................................................................................................... 12

Injury and Illness ......................................................................................................................... 12

Slow progress ............................................................................................................................. 12

Exposure ..................................................................................................................................... 12

Middle / Tail runners & route sweep ......................................................................................... 13

6.4 Marshal risks ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Exposure ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Positioning .................................................................................................................................. 13

Training ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Mobile Phones ............................................................................................................................ 14



6.5 Venue risks .......................................................................................................................................... 14

Venue Cancellation ..................................................................................................................... 14

Fire .............................................................................................................................................. 14

Overcrowding ............................................................................................................................. 14

6.6 Medical risks........................................................................................................................................ 14

6.7 Weather risks ...................................................................................................................................... 15

6.8 Event risks ........................................................................................................................................... 16

Lack of runners ........................................................................................................................... 16

Lack of marshals ......................................................................................................................... 16

Timing System failure ................................................................................................................. 16

6.9 Other ................................................................................................................................................... 16

7. Marshal, Official, and Signage Principles ............................................................................................ 17

7.1 Marshalling and race Officials ............................................................................................................. 17

Lead Marshals ............................................................................................................................. 17

HQ Officials ................................................................................................................................. 17

Pre-race Briefing ......................................................................................................................... 17

‘Hi-vis’ clothing ........................................................................................................................... 17

Referee ....................................................................................................................................... 17

7.2 Signage Principles ................................................................................................................................ 18

Doynton village approach road signage ..................................................................................... 18

Car park signs ............................................................................................................................. 18

HQ signs ...................................................................................................................................... 18

Directional signs ......................................................................................................................... 18

Tape Markers .............................................................................................................................. 18

Distance Markers ........................................................................................................................ 18

Marshal positions backed up with signs ..................................................................................... 18

8. Detailed Marshal and Signage Plan ..................................................................................................... 19

Appendix A – Doynton Hard Half Marathon – affected Landowners .............................................................. 41

Appendix B – Doynton Hard Half Marathon Route Map (Aerial view) ............................................................ 42

Appendix C – Doynton Hard Half Marathon Route Map (OS View) ................................................................. 43

Appendix D – Route Stage Names ................................................................................................................... 44

Appendix E – At Risk Codes .............................................................................................................................. 46

Appendix F – Mitigation Codes ........................................................................................................................ 47

Appendix G – Doynton Village Hall – Hiring conditions ................................................................................... 48

Appendix H – St John Ambulance Medical Cover terms .................................................................................. 49

Appendix I – Site plan ...................................................................................................................................... 52

Appendix J – ARC Membership and Insurance certificate ............................................................................... 53

Appendix K – Mile Marker positions ................................................................................................................ 56



The purpose of this document is to record the risks and mitigation steps associated with a Cross Country running race called the Doynton Hard Half Marathon which EGRC intend to stage on 24th January 2016. This document will serve as part of the necessary documentation which is submitted with a race permit application which EGRC will make to the Association of Running Clubs (ARC). This document will serve as indication to landowners whose land forms part of the intended route that EGRC are taking the necessary steps to ensure that the race is staged in a safe, low risk manner. This document will act as a means of communicating the necessary details required by the relevant local medical and emergency services. A reference to this document will be included on the public web site www.doyntonhardhalfmarathon.co.uk advising that an electronic copy will be provided to those runners, potential runners, landowners, or other interested parties who request it in order that they can understand the risks associated with the race. The version supplied in response to such requests will be a depersonalised version which does not contain personal data of landowners and other individuals. All questions regarding this document should be directed to the race organisers at the following email address: [email protected].

http://www.doyntonhardhalfmarathon.co.uk/




The name of the event is The Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2016.

The event is a running race of approximately half marathon distance (13.1 miles). The race takes

place on mixed terrain and includes sections of road, gravel, grass, mud, and water. The majority

(approximately 12.5 miles) of the course is off road and utilizes footpaths, bridle paths, permissive

paths, and other public rights of way. There are some short road sections which are specifically

referenced in the marshal / signage plan in section 8. The event is intended to be a challenging cross

country race for experienced runners who are looking for a new running challenge.

The race organiser will apply for a race permit with The Association of Running Clubs (ARC) and the

race will be staged within the rules laid out by the ARC race rules for road, cross-country, and trail

running events. These can be found at the ARC web site at http://www.runningclubs.org.uk/.

EGRC intend to create a highly professional race with race chip timing, on-line booking, good

facilities (including refreshments and toilets), and clear, professional marshalling.

The location of both the start and finish of the race is Doynton Village Hall car park, Toghill Lane,

Doynton, Bristol BS30 5SY. Doynton Village Hall will also serve as the race HQ and baggage area. A

separate car parking area is located in a field opposite the junction between Doynton Lane and

Woodmead Lane Field and is marked with the letters CP in the map in appendices B and C.

Toilet and changing facilities at Doynton Cricket Club, Toghill Lane, Doynton will also form part of the

event facilities. The cricket club can be accessed by a pedestrian-only footpath which is a 3-4 minute

walk from race HQ.

The race takes place within approximately a 3 kilometre mile radius of the centre of Doynton village

and the route takes runners close to neighbouring villages Dyrham, Pucklechurch, and Wick. Aerial

view and OS maps of the route are included in appendices B and C.

The race will take place on 24th January 2016 and will commence promptly at 11:00 am, with race

number collection facilities open at race HQ from 9am. A race cut off time of three and a half hours

is in place and the race will close at 2:30pm. Race officials will be present at Race HQ until 7pm.

http://www.runningclubs.org.uk/



The promoting club is Emersons Green Running Club. The running club members meet at Changing

room 4, Pomphrey Hill Pavilion, Emersons Green, BS16 9NF on Monday and Thursday evenings at

7pm. More information about the club can be found at the club web site:

www.emersonsgreenrunningclub.co.uk.

The race director and EGRC secretary is Pete Blanchard. His address is 19 Christchurch Avenue,

Downend, Bristol BS16 5TG and he can be contacted on 0117 9565458.

The safety / emergency co-ordinator and EGRC Chairman is Neil Newman. His address is 38 Church

Farm Road, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7BF and he can be contacted on 07733 101593.

The first aid provider is St John Ambulance who will provide 2 X first aiders, one off-road ambulance,

and two transport attendant members. A copy of the quotation and terms of the cover provided is

included in Appendix H.

The name and address of the race referee is to be confirmed. Version 1.4 of this document contains

the details required to satisfy the local authority safety advisory group, and emergency service. The

name and contact details of the race referee will be included in a later version which is sent to the

ARC with the race permit application.

The Race Referee and Event Organizer have the right to cancel the event if the need arises, for

example due to adverse weather conditions on race day, or a local incident that prevents access to

Doynton Village. In such circumstances, all proceeds less event costs incurred will be donated to a

charity or good cause selected by the EGRC committee.

If the event is cancelled due to insufficient numbers of participants or the necessary volunteers

required in order to make the event financially viable and operate with ARC rules, then the Event

Organiser has the right to cancel the event in which case event fees will be returned to all

participants.

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Many areas of risk are inherent with an event of this nature and the race organiser has taken steps

to reduce each identified risk to as low a rating as is practically possible. This section serves to

summarise the types of risk identified and their mitigation, and section 8 contains a route / signage

plan which provides specific details about risk management at the different route waypoints.

Terrain

The route takes place on varied terrain, ranging from very soft mud to tarmac, and includes sections

of less stable ground such as stone covered trail paths.

A description of the nature of the terrain will be included on the event web site

www.doyntonhardhalfmarathon.co.uk with advice that runners should take appropriate care and

wear suitable mixed terrain footwear. This detail will be repeated at the pre-race runners briefing.

Obstacles

The route includes both natural obstacles, such as river crossings, and some in-situ (not specifically

created for this event) man-made obstacles, such as stiles, kissing gates, and piles of earth and/or

gravel. No man-made obstacles have been created for the event and any such obstacles are those

which already feature as part of the public right of way.

A notice that such obstacles exist will be included on the event web site

www.doyntonhardhalfmarathon.co.uk with advice that runners should take appropriate care when

navigating them. Where there is significant risk, signs will be in place to issue the appropriate

warning to runners, and / or marshals will be placed to issue verbal advice. This detail will be

repeated at the pre-race runners briefing.

The route will be checked in the weeks leading up to the event, including on race day. Any newly

identified obstacles will be removed where possible, or the route adjusted if required.

Debris and blockages

The race route includes sections of terrain that are susceptible to debris and blockages, for example

if high winds in the days leading up to the race cause branches to fall onto the route.

The route will be checked in the weeks leading up to the event, including on race day. Any debris or

blockages will be removed where possible, or the route adjusted if required.





Livestock

Approximately 12.5 miles of the route utilizes public rights of way and footpaths. Some fields that

are crossed by the route are known to be used by landowners for grazing of livestock for many parts

of the year.

The race takes place in January 2016 when livestock is traditionally moved to indoor locations,

however some landowners may choose to continue to use land used by the route for livestock

grazing throughout the winter months, including the proposed race day.

The race organiser has met all landowners whose land falls within the race route to provide them

with the opportunity to select an alternative route which is more sensitive to the individual needs of

each one. A letter describing plans agreed has been sent to each landowner and that letter

references this risk assessment ad includes details on how to acquire a copy form the Event web site

www.doyntonhardhalfmarathon.co.uk.

There can be no guarantee that runners will not encounter livestock but the approach of consulting

each landowner ensures that an approved route through land is taken.

A notice about livestock will be included on the event web site

www.doyntonhardhalfmarathon.co.uk with advice that runners should be aware of livestock and

with warnings that they must keep within the areas marked. This detail will be repeated at the pre-

race runners briefing.

Improper use of Footpaths

In order to protect landowner property, runners will be instructed to run on, or within half a metre

of, the marked race route. The race starts with a 1 mile uphill tapering section in order that the race

pack will thin out to single file as soon as possible, therefore encouraging single file use of all

footpaths.

A notice concerning running on or within half metre of the agreed race route will be included on the

event web site www.doyntonhardhalfmarathon.co.uk. This advice will be repeated at the pre-race

runners briefing.

Road vehicles using route

The race route is mostly (approximately 12.5 miles) off-road and the roads used are infrequently

used country lanes. Roads will not be closed for this event and marshals will be placed at all parts of

the route where runners meet or cross a road. Runners will be made aware at the pre-race briefing

that roads form part of the route and that they must listen to and obey the wishes of marshals at all

times. This detail will also be included on the Event web site www.doyntonhardhalfmarathon.co.uk.







Other people using route

The race takes place on public rights of way and other people will be able to use the route during the

race. Runners will be advised at the pre-race briefing that the route is not closed to non-runners and

will be instructed to be respectful to other users of the public rights of way. This detail will also be

included on the Event web site www.doyntonhardhalfmarathon.co.uk.

Injury and Illness

Runners will be asked at the pre-race briefing to stop and assist anyone who is injured or becomes

unwell and / or to alert the next marshal they encounter if they witness an injury or other medical

incident. This advice will also be included on the event web site


Marshals will be able to access the safety / emergency co-ordinator and race director by mobile

telephone (see also section 6.4.4 which describes how mobile phone signals will be checked).

Marshals at remote positions will be appointed from a pool of experienced runners who could run to

HQ to alert medical services or event officials if necessary. Those marshals who have a first aid

qualification will be identified and placed in equally spaced positions around the course.

Marshals will carry a minimum of one foil blanket each to aid injured or unwell runners / marshals,

or runners / marshals suffering from the cold conditions.

Slow progress

Two checkpoints (one each at the end of section 1 and end of section 2) will exist to allow race

officials to check progress of runners around the course. Runners who are progressing at a speed

slower than 15 minute miles will be directed by marshals back to race HQ. This is to restrict the

amount of time that marshals need to be at their designated stations. This information will be clearly

explained at the pre-race briefing and will also be included on the event web site


The two checkpoints are:

- End of section 1 - entrance to Churchyard off of Church Road (after 5 miles) - End of section 2 - entrance to ‘Electric Avenue’ off of Doynton High Street (after 9 miles)

Exposure

The event will take place during a time of year that typically brings cold weather. The risks and

mitigation described in section 6.3.1 apply to runners who are overcome with exposure to the cold

weather conditions.






Middle / Tail runners & route sweep

One middle and one tail runner will run with race participants to help identify, and respond to, any

incidents or issues with the route, marshals, or runners. These runners will carry a mobile phone and

will have access to race officials and the medical providers.

A final sweep of the route will take place after the event is closed to collect any signage and litter,

and to assess any damage. Any damage will be reported to the race director and any landowners

advised as applicable.

Exposure

The event will take place during a time of year that typically brings cold weather. The risks and

mitigation described in section 6.3.1 apply to marshals who are overcome with exposure to the cold

weather conditions.

Each marshal will be offered a packed lunch containing some basic provisions including a drink and

will be advised to carry a hot flask and to wear clothes that are suitable for the prevailing weather

conditions.

Marshals from the running community who are known to be fit and healthy will be placed in the

more remote locations.

Positioning

In order to ensure that marshals assume the correct marshal position, a map of the route will be

given to each marshal with their marshal position clearly identified. A photograph of the marshal

position, and the view ahead and behind will be issued to each marshal. Some marshals will assume

more than one marshal position and clear directions from and to each position will be provided.

For ease of reference, the route has been divided into approximately 50 individually named areas

and each marshal position will be identified by race section number (1, 2, or 3), area name, and a

description of the position within that area.

Training

Marshal briefings will commence many weeks before the race. Three lead marshals will be

appointed, one for each section of the race, and each of the lead marshals will be given a walking

tour of their section by other race officials that are familiar with the route. The lead marshals will

provide their marshalling team with details of their positions and the route, and each marshal will be

required to demonstrate that they are clear about their marshal locations and how to move

between assigned positions and back to race HQ.



Marshals will be required to sign an arrival and departure register at race HQ in order that their

whereabouts is known and to ensure that all are known to have safely returned from their positions

on the race route.

Mobile Phones

A mobile phone coverage map will be provided showing the coverage of popular service providers at

all marshal points. If necessary, placement of marshals will be determined according to their mobile

phone provider to ensure that each marshal is able to contact the race officials and medical

providers.

Venue Cancellation

In the event that the event venue is cancelled, race HQ will be moved to Doynton cricket club. All

race participants will be advised by social media, email, and signage and marshals on race day.

Fire

The fire regulations in place at Doynton village hall require that the number of people present inside

the hall at any time is limited in number to 120. This is a natural limit for the hall and it becomes

overcrowded with this number of people.

A race official will be present inside the village hall at all times and all race HQ officials will be briefed

with the fire, safety, and other hiring regulations relating to the village hall.

Overcrowding

If participant numbers warrant, a marquee will be provided and erected in the grounds to the rear of

the village hall. Should the venue village hall become uncomfortably crowded, participants will be

directed by an HQ official to the marquee to the rear of the Village hall or car park to the front of the

village hall.

First aid cover for the race will be provided by St John Ambulance Services who will attend with an off-road ambulance. They will be provided with:

Aerial view and ordnance survey maps of the race route

Contact details of the race director and other race officials

Information about marshal positions

A list of all race competitors and their emergency contact details

An emergency access plan showing the closest road access points for all parts of the route

The Emergency Planning Officer for Great Western Ambulance Service has been advised that the race is taking place. He has also been supplied with a copy of this risk assessment.



The weather forecast will be regularly checked in the weeks leading up to the race, and on race day.

Risks concerning extreme cold, likelihood of lightning, high winds, or snow cover will be considered

and if necessary the event will be cancelled after consultation with the relevant emergency services.



Lack of runners

In the event of lack of runners, the event will be cancelled and the cancellation policy described in

section 5.10 applied.

Lack of marshals

In the event of lack of marshals / volunteers, the event will be cancelled and the cancellation policy

described in section 5.10 applied.

Timing System failure

Chip timing for this race will be provided by FullOnSport. In the event of a chip timing system failure,

FullOnSport provide a video backup which is used to determine finishing times.

All information regarding this event has been passed to the South Gloucestershire Council and Avon

and Somerset Police. A record of recipients of this risk assessment is included in section 1.3.



Full details of signage and marshals to be used for the race are detailed in section 8, however the following general marshalling and signage principles will be applied to the race.

Lead Marshals

arrival and departure register

Other tasks unique to the marshal position, such as removing or hold open gates

HQ Officials

HQ officials will occupy specific roles based at race HQ and other parts of the race location. These

roles include:

- Race number allocation

- Car park attendants

- Bag / storage attendants

- General assistants – to direct runners and spectators to different parts of the race village

Pre-race Briefing

The Race Director will issue a pre-race briefing which includes important details about the race. This

will include, but is not restricted to, details about the route, safety, consideration to the countryside

and others, and any last minute changes.

‘Hi-vis’ clothing

All marshals will wear ‘hi-vis’ clothing to ensure they can be seen and can be identified as race

officials.

Referee

An independent referee will be appointed to oversee a fair and safe competition under ARC rules.



Doynton village approach road signage

A “CAUTION RUNNERS” sign will be displayed 50 Yards away from the race route where the route

crosses or utilises a road, on the approach from all directions on the road.

Car park signs

The car park will be clearly signposted with ‘CAR PARK’ signs from all the roads leading into Doynton

village.

HQ signs

The race HQ will be clearly signposted with ‘RACE HQ’ signs from all the roads leading into Doynton

village and from the car park.

Directional signs

Florescent yellow signs will be used on the route for the benefit of the competitors and other road

users.

Tape Markers

Hi-vis tape will be used to mark some sections where the erection of signage is impractical, for

example in wooded sections.

Distance Markers

The route will have markers at each of miles one to thirteen.

Marshal positions backed up with signs

Each marshal position will be backed up with directional signs to in case the marshal is required to

leave the station, for example is s/he needs to attend to an injured runner.



Route

sectio

n (1,

2, or

3)

Signage

/

Marshal

point

Location Name / Description Nature of Risk Risk

Level

(Low /

Medium

/ High)

Who / what

is at risk

(See

Appendix E)

Mitigation (Codes and description – see

Appendix F for codes)

Mitigated

risk level

Assets

Required

START 1 Bottom of Toghill Lane outside Doynton Village Hall (BS30 5SY) in the road (Toghill Lane) (The Start)

Traffic approaching from right and left on Toghill Lane

Medium A, B, C, D, E (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ X 2 signs to be placed at each side of the junction of Bury Lane and Toghill Lane. Pre-race briefing to include advice about care for traffic (4) HQ marshals wearing hi vis jackets to stand at junction of Bury Lane and Toghill Lane

Low CR CR

1 2 Right-hand bend on Toghill lane Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right ’ sign pointing up Toghill Lane Low R

1 3a Toghill lane – junction with Watery Lane next to The Old Brewery (55 Toghill Lane)

Deviation from race route Low A (3) – Marshal advising to keep on running up Toghill lane (7) – Sign on the right after Watery Lane pointing right up Toghill lane

Low M R

1 3b Toghill lane – junction with Watery Lane next to The Old Brewery (55 Toghill Lane)

Traffic approaching from left on Water Lane

Low A, C, G (7) – Caution Runners sign along Watery Lane warning traffic approaching Toghill Lane from Watery Lane of runners

Low CR

1 4 Toghill Lane by wooden gate at the corner of the cricket field. A Stone shed is on the left side of the road just past this signage/marshal point

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left ’ sign pointing up Toghill Lane Low l

1 5 Toghill Lane by a muddy lane on the left (which connects to Watery Lane)

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign pointing up Toghill Lane Low s

1 6 Toghill Lane – cross roads by Babwell Farm entrance (on the right hand side)


1 7 Toghill Lane – Left branch in the road next to a metal gate up a short path on the left


1 8 Toghill Lane – gate at the end of a slipway on the left


1 9 Toghill Lane – between a rusty gate and a metal gate on the left side of Toghill Lane


1 10a Toghill Lane – 10 metres from the top before the main road (A420)

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ directing runners to the new metal kissing gate on the left hand side (runners

Low L



perspective)

1 10b Toghill Lane – 10 metres from the top before the main road (A420)

Running past the dismantled stile and reaching passing traffic

Low A (3) – Marshal directing runners to the new metal kissing gate on the left hand side (runners perspective). (1) – ‘Caution Runners’ sign at the top of Toghill Lane

Low M CR

1 11 Farmer’s Descent start. Immediately after the stile where the path turns right and then curves to the left

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing left (5) – Tape tied between trees on the left to prevent runners from taking the wrong route

Low l T

1 12 Farmer’s Descent – on a path where there is rubble on the left and plastic covered bales on the right

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign on the left side of the path pointing straight ahead

Low s

1 13 Farmer’s Descent – new metal gate emerging in the corner of a field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing straight ahead down the hill following the well-used mud track to the field corner (7) – MILE 1 sign

Low s MILE

1 14 Farmer’s Descent – start of a short track between two fields with a small wooden storage shed on the right hand side

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing right following the well-used mud track

Low r

1 15 Farmer’s Descent – end of a short track between two fields with a small wooden storage shed on the right hand side

Deviation from race route Low A (3) – Marshal directing runners down the hill following the well-used mud track to the field corner (7) – Left sign

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1 16 Farmer’s Descent – downhill field section Deviation from race route Low A (5) – 2 wooden stakes in the field indicating the route through the field

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1 17 Farmer’s Descent – Woodlands Farm building west corner

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing right through a gate following the well-used mud track (5) – 4 stakes and a short taped section marking a channel through a rocky water logged area

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1 18 Farmer’s Descent – next to Woodlands Farm yard Deviation from race route and straying onto farmland

Low A (5) – Two suitably spaced straight on signs in the field marking the path to the left (runners’ perspective) field edge

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1 19 Farmer’s Descent – exit from field on left onto track (a wide metal gate was at one time in the gap but was more recently not present)

Deviation from race route Low A (3) – Marshal directing runners through the gate and continuing along the track and asking runners to follow the hi vis tape (7) – Left sign directing runners through the gate

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1 20 Farmer’s Descent – on the track straight after the exit from the field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Right sign directing runners along the track Low r

1 21 Farmer’s Descent – left turning off the track through a gate into a field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing left through the gate into a field

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(3) – Marshal blocking the route straight ahead down the lane

1 22 Farmer’s Descent – narrow south-east to north west pointing field (runners running north west)

Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Straight on sign marking a path through the field

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1 23 Farmer’s Descent – narrow field north west corner exiting into another field through a gate

Deviation from race route Low A (7) - Sign pointing right directing runners along the left (runners’ perspective) field edge

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1 24 Farmer’s Descent – two rectangular fields whose left tree line points north west

Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional alternating stakes and straight on signs marking a path next to the hedge (7) - Straight on sign between the two fields

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1 25 Farmer’s Descent - end of two field section at a kissing gate which enters a path between two lines of trees (named The Corridor)

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing left towards a marshal stood in front of the gate (3) – Marshal directing runners through the gate and right (runners’ perspective) through the corridor between two lines of trees and bushes). Marshal to shout ‘please keep on the path through the trees’ (7) Right sign accompanying the marshal directing runners through the gate and right (runners’ perspective) through the corridor (7) – ‘Right’ sign after the gate marshal directing runners up The Corridor

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1 26 The Corridor – generally getting lost in The Corridor.

Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional hi vis tape marking the way to the end of The Corridor

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1 28 The Corridor – cross roads with exits into fields to the left and right

Deviation from race route Low A (3) Marshal directing runners straight on up the corridor – a barbed wire fence normally bars the path through the corridor and Mt John Hendy, Woodlands Farm, has agreed that the barbed wire may be moved on the day of the race. The wire will be removed for the race and a marshal directing runners straight on through The Corridor. (7) – Sign pointing straight on up The Corridor * The marshal will need to remove and replace the barbed wire

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1 29 The Corridor – wooden kissing gate to the right (runners’ perspective) by a large fallen tree almost blocking the path

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing straight on up The Corridor (5) – Tape tied across kissing gate on the right preventing runners from going through the gate (7) – MILE 2 sign

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MILE

1 30 The Corridor – top Deviation from race route Low A (3) – Marshal directing runners to the left (runners’ perspective) towards a kissing gate in

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the corner of the first field in The Cotswold Climb (7) – ‘Left’ sign directing runners to the left (runners’ perspective) towards a kissing gate in the corner of the first field in The Cotswold Climb * The marshal will need to remove and replace the barbed wire

1 31 The Cotswold Climb – kissing gate between the first and second fields

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign before the gate pointing straight on (5) – Occasional stakes marking parts of the route and keeping runners to the left edge of the second field

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1 32 The Cotswold Climb – North west corner of second field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Straight on sign directing runners up the hill (5) - Hi vis tape or occasional stakes marking parts of the route and keeping runners to the left edge of the second field

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1 33 The Cotswold Climb – middle, where there is a gap in the hedge to the left leading into Dyrham woods

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Straight on sign directing runners straight up the hill towards the marshal (7) ‘Water 100m’ sign or ‘Water ahead’ indicating water ahead

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1 34 The Cotswold Climb – top Deviation from race route Low A (3) – Marshal directing runners around the corner and into Dyrham Woods – the start of Cotswold Descent (7) – Left sign pointing towards Dyrham woods top

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1 35 Cotswold Descent – top of Dyrham woods where there are choices to run down the steps or take a path on the left

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Right sign pointing down the steps through the woods (5) – Manned Water station blocking exit to the left

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1 36 Cotswold Descent – path through the woods Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional tape reminding runners of the route through the woods

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1 37 Cotswold Descent – kissing gate at the bottom of Dyrham woods into a field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Right sign placed after the kissing gate pointing right along the Cotswold Way path

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1 38 Cotswold Descent – field Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional stake marking the route and keeping runners to the right edge of the field

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1 39 Cotswold Descent – kissing gate at the end of the field entering a short track section

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing straight on along the Cotswold Way path

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1 40 Cotswold Descent - end – kissing gate after short Deviation from race route Low A (3) – Marshal directing runners up the hill and to Low M



track section which crosses a wooden bridge into Pond to Pond

keep to the path (7) – Sign pointing straight on along the path

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1 41 Pond to Pond – Kissing gate at top of hill in the first field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – 2 signs, one each before and after the gate pointing straight on along the Cotswold Way path (7) – MILE 3 sign

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MILE

1 42 Pond to Pond – fork in the path in the second field (the right fork is gated and goes to Sands farm)


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1 43 Pond to Pond – gap in the hedge at the right side of the field (runners’ perspective) between second and third fields)

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign before the gap pointing right into the gap (7) – Sign after the gap pointing straight on along the Cotswold Way path

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1 44 Pond to Pond – entering a wooded area on the Cotswold Way into the fourth field


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1 45 Pond to Pond – kissing gate between the fourth and fifth field.


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1 46 Pond to Pond – end of fifth field in the Northwest corner

Deviation from race route Low A (3) – Marshal directing runners left into the sixth field and instructing runners to keep to the right hand side of the field (7) – ‘Left’ directing runners left into the sixth field and instructing runners to keep to the right hand side of the field

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1 47 Pond to Pond – in the sixth field Deviation from race route Low A (5) Occasional alternating stakes and straight on signs marking the route along the right side of the field

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1 48 Pond to Pond – end of sixth field in South west corner after the kissing gate

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing straight on to follow a course diagonally across the field. (5) Alternating stakes and straight-on signs at 50 metre intervals to mark the path across the field

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1 49 Over the Ledge – exiting the previous field into Lower Ledge Farm yard and buildings on a tarmac path

Deviation from race route Low A (3) – Marshal directing runners right along the tarmac path (7) – ‘Right’ sign directing runners right along the tarmac path (5) – Tape section tied between trees to mark the route around the tree

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1 50 Over the Ledge – a few metres after joining the tarmac path

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign indicating that runners should not follow the Public Footpath sign to the

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left

1 51 Over the Ledge – end of tarmac path which meets and crosses the lane approaching Lower Ledge Farm

Deviation from race route and risk of traffic users of the Lower Ledge Farm approach lane

Low A, F, G (3) – Marshal directing runners straight over the Lower Edge Farm approach lane along the footpath (7) – ‘Left’ sign directing runners straight over the Lower Edge Farm approach lane along the footpath

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1 52 Over the Ledge – on the footpath at a kissing gate on the right hand side (runners’ perspective)

Deviation from race route Low A (3) – Marshal directing runners over the kissing gate and instructing runners to follow stake markers across the field (7) – ‘Right’ sign pointing to the kissing gate on the right hand side in the hedge

Low M R

1 53 Over the Ledge – in the middle of the field Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional alternating stakes and straight on signs marking the route across the middle of the field (7) – MILE 4 sign

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MILE

1 54 Over the Ledge – at the end of the field at a kissing gate into another field which is the first in Woodmead

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing straight on through the first field in Woodmead

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1 55 Woodmead – in the first field Deviation from race route Low A (5) Occasional alternating stakes and straight on signs marking the route across the middle of the field

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1 56 Woodmead – at an open metal gate between the first and second field. A large tree is just beyond the gate on the left hand side

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing straight on through the second field

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1 57 Woodmead – un-gated gap in the hedge between second and third fields

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing straight on through the third field

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1 58 Woodmead – through the third field Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional stakes marking the route keeping runners to the left side of the field

Low St St

1 59 Woodmead – exit at the end of the third field onto a mud track which is used by farm vehicles

Deviation from race route Low A, D (3) – Marshal directing runners down the track to the next marshal (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign pointing down the track

Low M S

1 60 Woodmead – end of mud track crossing Woodmead Land

Deviation from race route Low A, F, G (3) – Marshal directing runners across Woodmead Lane through a kissing gate into a fourth field (7) – ‘Left’ sign pointing towards the kissing gate

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1 61 Woodmead – entrance fourth field after the kissing gate

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing right Low r

1 62 Woodmead – in the fourth field alongside the field boundary hedge on the right hand side

Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional stakes marking the route keeping runners to the right side of the field

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1 63 Woodmead – in the fourth field by a metal gate Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing straight across the field to a Low s



on the right grey metal gate adjoining the fifth field

1 64 Woodmead – fifth field at a gray metal gate adjoining the sixth field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) A sign which has line of sight with the previous signage point pointing right towards the gate (7) – Straight on sign after the gate pointing across the field towards trees and bushes in the South west corner

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1 65 Woodmead – sixth field Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional stakes marking the route keeping runners on the path in the middle of the field (7) ‘Straight on’ sign in the field pointing towards the footbridge which is not visible from the field

Low St St S

1 66 Woodmead – footbridge at the exit of the sixth field

Deviation from race route Low A (3) - Marshal directing people over the footbridge and to keep to the right in the next field and aim for the gap at the end of the field (7) Straight on sign

Low M S

1 67 Woodmead – entrance to seventh field Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing right to follow the hedge on the right side of the field (7) ‘Water 100m’ sign or ‘Water ahead’ indicating water ahead

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1 68 Woodmead – metal gate at the end of the seventh field linking to The Orchard

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing straight on Low s

1 69 The Orchard – entrance from the metal gate, A community-owned field with benches

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign (5) – Manned Water station on the grass to the right of the path

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1 70 The Orchard – exit into a narrow lane alongside a house

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Sign pointing straight on Low s

1 71 The Orchard – at the end of the narrow lane exiting onto Church Road through a kissing gate opposite ‘Close Cottage’

Deviation from race route and risk of traffic

Medium A, F, G (3) - Marshal directing runners left onto Church Road (5) – ‘Caution – Traffic’ sign in the narrow lane (5) – ‘Caution Runners’ sign at the North end of Church Lane at the junction with Woodmead Lane (5) – ‘Caution Runners’ sign at the South end of Church Lane at the junction with Toghill Lane (7) Left sign

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Route

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2, or

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Who / what

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risk level

Assets

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2 1 The Church Yard - Church Road – entrance into churchyard through black metal gates

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign directing runners through gates into churchyard (3) – Marshal directing runners through metal gates to churchyard

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2 1.1 The Church Yard – stile on the left immediately after entry to the churchyard

Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Tape blocking main churchyard path (7) - Left sign directing runners to stile with metal bar on top into a field

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2 1.2 The Churchyard bypass – field after stile which exits the churchyard

Deviation from race route Low A (7) Right sign directing runners to the right and keeping to the wall (7) Right sign directing runners to the right and through a wide grey metal gate

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2 2 The Church Yard bypass - entrance into adjacent

field after wide grey metal gate

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign directing runners through iron kissing gate

Low s

2 3 Fields and Footbridges - Field adjacent to churchyard

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign directing runners through kissing gate into farmer’s field

Low s

2 4 Fields and Footbridges - Footbridge in farmer’s field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Straight on’ sign directing runners over footbridge (7) – MILE 5 sign

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2 5 Fields and Footbridges - Corner of farmer’s field adjacent to River Boyd and wooden bridge

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign directing runners into adjacent field through kissing gate and along hedge line in Car Park field (3) – Marshal directing runners through kissing gate into Car Park field

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2 6 The Scrapyard - Car Park field Vehicles arriving/departing from car park

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) - ‘Caution – Runners’ x 2 signs to be placed between car parking area and race route (5) – ‘Keep left’ sign advising runners to keep to the left of the field (5) – Occasional stakes marking the path along the left side of the field

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2 7 The Scrapyard - End of Car Park Field Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Right sign on the left side in front of a gate before the stile directing runners over stile into adjacent field (7) – Straight on sign after the stile directing runners across the field

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2 8 Runway Runaway – field after stile Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional stakes marking the route across the field

Low s s

2 9 Runway Runaway - Footbridge in field Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign advising runners to cross footbridge

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2 10a Runway Runaway - Exit from field – stile leading to Doynton Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign pointing to field exit over a wooden stile onto Doynton Lane (1) – ‘Caution – traffic’ sign warning runners of traffic

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2 10b Runway Runaway - Exit from field – stile leading to Doynton Lane

Traffic approaching from left and right on Doynton Lane

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) - ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed on Doynton Lane 30m – 50m ahead of footpath emergence for traffic approaching from both Dyrham and Doynton. Pre-race briefing to include advice about care for traffic. (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly. Runners advised to stay on the left hand side of the road. (7) - Left sign pointing up Doynton lane in case marshal is absent (5) – ‘Keep left’ sign advising runners to keep to the left (5) Occasional tape tied to the bush indicating that the runner is on the correct route

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2 11a The Monarch’s Way - Exit from Doynton Lane – Monarch’s Way footpath

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign pointing into field and over wooden bridge onto Monarch’s Way footpath

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2 11b The Monarch’s Way - Exit from Doynton Lane – Monarch’s Way footpath

Traffic approaching from ahead and behind on Doynton Lane

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) - ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed on Doynton Lane 30m – 50m ahead of footpath emergence for traffic approaching from both Dyrham and Doynton. Pre-race briefing to include advice about care for traffic. (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly.

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2 12 The Monarch’s Way - Monarch’s Way footpath – after wooden footbridge

Deviation from race route Low A (7) - ‘Right sign pointing to riverside path along Monarch’s Way, adjacent to River

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2 13 The Monarch’s Way - Monarch’s Way footpath – end of first field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) - ‘Right’ sign on the left side advising runners to continue ahead on Monarch’s Way adjacent to River Boyd

Low r

2 14 The Monarch’s Way - Monarch’s Way footpath – end of second (short) field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) - ‘Straight on sign before the gate advising runners to continue ahead on Monarch’s Way adjacent to River Boyd

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2 15 The Monarch’s Way - Monarch’s Way footpath – in the third field

Deviation from race route Low A (5) Occasional alternating stakes and straight on signs marking the route through the field (ensure

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that the first marker can be seen from the previous gate)

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2 16 The Monarch’s Way - Monarch’s Way footpath – ¾ through third field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) - ‘Right’ sign advising runners to deviate from Monarch’s Way footpath and head towards River Boyd crossing point

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2 17 Splash and Dash - River Boyd – first crossing point River depth makes crossing dangerous

Low A (3) – Marshal on the far side of the bank to monitor river depth visually and impose minor route deviation removing the two river crossings if crossing deemed dangerous

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2 18 Splash and Dash - River Boyd – field between first and second crossing point

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign directing runners to second River Boyd crossing point

Low L

2 19a Splash and Dash - River Boyd – second crossing point

River depth makes crossing dangerous

Low A (3) – Marshal to monitor river depth visually and impose minor route deviation removing the two river crossings if crossing deemed dangerous

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2 19b Splash and Dash - River Boyd – second crossing point

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign directing runners over the second crossing

Low L

2 19.1 Splash and Dash - River Boyd – after second crossing

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign directing runners to kissing gate at end of field

Low R

2 20 Splash and Dash - End of field after kissing gate after River Boyd crossing

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign directing runners ahead into large open field, continuing on Monarch’s Way (7) – MILE 6 sign

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2 21 Splash and Dash - Middle of field after kissing gate after River Boyd crossing

Deviation from race Route

Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign directing runners ahead through field to kissing gates at the end of field (5) Occasional alternating stakes and straight on signs indicating the correct path through the field

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2 22 Splash and Dash - End of field after kissing gate after River Boyd crossing

Deviation from race Route

Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign directing runners through kissing gates at the end of field

Low r

2 23 Rookery Rise - Field after kissing gates and small footbridge on Monarch’s Way

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign directing runners along tree/hedge line, departing from Monarch’s Way (3) – Marshal directing runners left along tree/hedge line to continue on race route (5) – Occasional stakes marking the correct route through the field

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2 24 Rookery Rise - Kissing gate at top of field after departure from Monarch’s Way

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign directing runners across field towards Rookery Lane (5) – Occasional stakes marking the correct route

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2 25a The Bridle Path - Exit from field – Rookery Lane crossing

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign pointing into to crossing point and beginning of bridle path known as Retford Lane

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2 25b The Bridle Path - Exit from field – Rookery Lane crossing

Traffic approaching from left and right on Rookery Lane

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) - ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed on Rookery Lane 30m – 50m either side of crossing point. Pre-race briefing to include advice about care for traffic. (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly.

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2 26a The Bridle Path - Beginning of Retford Lane after crossing Rookery Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign pointing down Retford Lane

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2 26b The Bridle Path - Beginning of Retford Lane after crossing Rookery Lane

Other bridle path users e.g. horse riders

Low A, B (1) – ‘Caution Runners’ sign to be placed at Retford Lane entrance (4) – ‘Marshal to advise other path users of presence of runners (5) – Occasional stakes marking the route down the lane

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2 27 The Bridle Path - Retford Lane – footpath entrance ahead of Feltham Brook crossing

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign directing runners to continue on Retford Lane

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2 28 The Bridle Path – between Retford Lane entrance and Feltham Brook crossing

Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional stakes marking the route down the lane

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2 29 The Bridle Path - Feltham Brook - crossing on Retford Lane

River depth makes crossing dangerous

Low A (3) – Marshal to monitor river depth visually and insist on use of footbridge if crossing deemed dangerous (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign directing runners over the bridge or through the water (7) – MILE 7 sign

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MILE

2 30 The Bridle Path - Retford Lane – end of bridle path at power/sewage station

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign directing runners towards power station (3) – Marshal to advise runners to turn left towards the power / pumping station

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2 31 Power Plant - Exit from Retford Lane Traffic approaching from left and right on Rookery Lane

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) - ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed on road section of Retford Lane, 50m ahead of bridle path exit. Pre-race briefing to include advice about care for traffic. (1) – ‘Caution – traffic’ signs on approach to road warning runners of traffic

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2 32 Power Plant - Retford Lane – on bend between bridle path and power station

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign to direct runners towards power station, away from alternative footpath ahead

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2 33 Power Plant - Seabank Power – gated main entrance

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign directing runners onto grass/tree-lined path adjacent to power station fence. (3) – Marshal to advise runners of continuation of race route

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(7) – ‘Left’ sign on or in front of the Power station fence just past the marshal pointing down the path adjacent to the fence

2 34 Power Plant - Seabank Power – grass path around fenced power station

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign directing runners around fenced power station. NB: no alternative route.

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2 35 Power Plant – grassy path Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Tape tied to existing white posts indicating the route

Low T

2 36 Power Plant - Seabank Power – stile at rear of power station leading to wooded area

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Straight on’ sign directing runners through the open gate into wooded area Note: the closest marshal needs to open the gate as the stile is always slippery (as agreed with the landowner)

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2 37 The Glade - Seabank Power – wooded area behind power station

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign advising runners to turn right (no alternative) into small glade (5) Tape tied between trees blocking a shortcut between the trees

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2 38 The Glade - Seabank Power – wooded area behind power station/glade

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign advising runners to turn left alongside Feltham Brook

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2 39 The Glade - Seabank Power – Southerly tip of wooded area

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign directing runners uphill towards stile (3) – Marshal to advise runners of continuation of race route

Low R M

2 40 The Glade - Seabank Power – exit into field onto footpath

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign advising runners to cross stile into field (3) – Marshal on the other side of the stile to advise runners of continuation of race route up the hill

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2 41 The Glade - Seabank Power – field after the glade Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional stakes marking the path up the hill and across the field

Low St St

2 42 The Angles of Abson - Field after Seabank Power wooded area

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign in front of the stile directing runners across field to stile junction with next field

Low s

2 43 The Angles of Abson - Second field after Seabank Power wooded area

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign after the stile advising runners to turn left and run along field edge

Low l

2 44 The Angles of Abson - First corner of second field after Seabank Power wooded area

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign advising runners to turn right and run along field edge

Low r

2 45 The Angles of Abson - Second corner of second field after Seabank Power wooded area

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign advising runners to turn left and run along field edge

Low l

2 46 Double Trouble - Third corner of second field after Seabank Power wooded area

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign advising runners to turn right and run along field edge

Low r

2 47 Double Trouble - Bottom corner of second field Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign advising runners to turn left onto Low L



after Seabank Power wooded area – exit onto Bottoms Farm Lane

Bottoms Farm Lane (3) – Marshal to direct runners onto Bottoms Farm Lane

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2 48 Double Trouble - Bottoms Farm Lane – after exit from field

Other lane users e.g. farm traffic, horse riders

Low A, B, C, F, G (1) – ‘Caution Runners’ sign to be placed at Bottoms Farm Lane junction with Abson Road (4) – ‘Marshal to advise other path users of presence of runners (7) ‘Left’ sign pointing towards Feltham Brook

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2 49 Double Trouble - Bottoms Farm Lane – next to a metal gate on the right-hand side


Low A (7) ‘Straight on’ sign reminding runners of race route

Low s

2 50 Double Trouble - Bottoms Farm Lane – next to another metal gate on the right-hand side


Low A (7) ‘Straight on’ sign reminding runners of race route (7) – MILE 8 sign

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2 51 Feltham Brook - Bottoms Farm Lane – Feltham Brook crossing

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Right sign on the left side of the path before the brook by a gap in the hedge pointing towards the brook (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign directing runners to continue on Bottoms Farm Lane via the river or footbridge (3) – Marshal to monitor river depth visually and insist on use of footbridge if crossing deemed dangerous

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2 52 The Farm Track - metal gate/gate on Bottoms Farm Lane after Feltham Brook crossing

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign advising runners to continue on farm track

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2 53 The Farm Track - Bottoms Farm Lane – stretch between kissing gate and farmhouses where the lane bends slightly to the right next to a gate on the left

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign on the left side of the track advising runners to continue on farm track

Low s

2 54 The Farm Track - Bottoms Farm Lane – stretch between kissing gate and farmhouses next to two gates on the left side and one gate on the right side

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign advising runners to continue on farm track

Low s

2 55a Bottoms Up - Bottoms Farm Lane – gate and emergence of lane at farmhouses

Deviation of race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign advising runners to turn continue ahead and run down Bottoms Farm Lane (7) ‘Water 100m’ sign or ‘Water ahead’ indicating water ahead

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2 55b Bottoms Up - Bottoms Farm Lane – gate and emergence of lane at farmhouses

Traffic approaching from Bottoms Farm Lane

Low A, B, C, F, G (1) – ‘Caution Runners’ sign to be placed at Bottoms Farm Lane junction with Powell Court and Bottoms Farm Lane (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise

Low CR M S



runners accordingly. (7) ‘Straight on’ sign in case marshal is absent

2 56 Bottoms Up - Bottoms Farm Lane – farmhouses and properties, next to Wilkes Farm B&B

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign advising runners to continue on Bottoms Farm Lane (5) – Manned Water station on the grass verge outside Wilkes farm on the right-hand side

Low s

2 57a Bottoms Up - Bottoms Farm Lane – junction with Ham Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign pointing up to junction with High Street (3) – Marshal advising to turn left onto Ham Lane.

Low L M

2 57b Bottoms Up - Bottoms Farm Lane – junction with Ham Lane

Traffic approaching from left and right on Ham Lane

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed at the junction of Bottoms Farm Lane, Ham Lane and High Street. Pre-race briefing to include advice about care for traffic. (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly. Runners advised to stay on the right hand side of the road.

Low CR CR CR M

2 58a High Street - Ham Lane – junction with High Street

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign pointing towards High Street (3) – Marshal advising to turn right onto High Street

Low R M

2 58b High Street - Ham Lane – junction with High Street

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – Keep right signs advising runners to keep to the right side of the road (3) – Cones marking a channel on the right side of the until the turning at the gate after Brook House

Low KR C C C C C C

2 58c High Street - Ham Lane – junction with High Street

Traffic approaching from left and right on High Street

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed at the junction of Ham Lane and High Street. Pre-race briefing to include advice about care for traffic. (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly. Runners advised to stay on the right hand side of the road

Low CR M

2 59a High Street – footpath (signed) on right hand side after Brook House

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign pointing up footpath/steps (3) – Marshal advising to turn right onto footpath

Low R M

2 59b High Street – footpath (signed) on right hand side after Brook House

Traffic approaching from in front and behind on High Street

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed at the junction of Bury Lane and High Street. Pre-race briefing to include advice about care for traffic. (5) The gate will need to be tied open by a nearby marshal

Low CR



Route

sectio

n (1,

2, or

3)

Signage

/

Marshal

point


Level

(Low /

Medium

/ High)

Who / what

is at risk

(See

Appendix E)



Mitigated

risk level

Assets

Required

3 1 Electric Avenue - First field after leaving High Street

Electric fence bordering race route

Low A (5) – Confirm with landowner that fence is temporarily switched off. Ensure Electric Fence signage is obvious if not (5) Tie the occasional tape marker along Electric avenue for a reminder that the runner is on course (7) – MILE 9 sign

Low T MILE

3 2 The Leg - First field after leaving High Street – field known as “The Leg”

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign pointing into next field (3) – Marshal advising to turn right into next field

Low R M

3 3 The Edges of Glory - Field after “The Leg” – after entrance to field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Keep Right’ sign advising runners to run around field edge

Low KR

3 4 The Edges of Glory - Field after “The Leg” – after entrance to field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign by a gap in the hedge on the right hand side

Low s

3 5 The Edges of Glory - Field after “The Leg” – at the corner of the field where the runner needs to turn left and continue to follow the hedge

Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Stake and tape in the field corner indicating the race route

Low St St St T

3 6 The Edges of Glory - Field after “The Leg” – at field midpoint where it pinches (there is a gap on the hedge on the right side as you approach)

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign pointing along field edge Low r

3 7 The Edges of Glory - Field after the gap in the hedge (previous step), next to a gap in the hedge on the right hand side

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign keeping runners on course (instead of turning into the gap in the hedge

Low s

3 8 The Edges of Glory - Field after “The Leg” – at end of field (wooden stile)

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign pointing over wooden stile to footpath ahead (3) – Marshal after the stile advising to continue on footpath ahead (not fork to the right).

Low S M

3 9 Wide Open Spaces - Second field after “The Leg” that begins with wooden stile – before field exit

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign pointing to footpath ahead and gap in hedge

Low s

3 10 Wide Open Spaces - Third field after “The Leg” – before field exit

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign pointing to footpath ahead and kissing gate (5) Occasional stakes in the field marking the route to the next sign

Low s St St



3 12 Wide Open Spaces - Field with Radio Mast (adjacent to quarry) – after kissing gate

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign pointing to footpath ahead across field

Low s

3 13 Wide Open Spaces - Field with Radio Mast (adjacent to quarry) – fence at quarry boundary

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign at meeting with quarry fence to join footpath “Cleeve Lane” (3) – Marshal advising to turn right onto “Cleeve Lane” (5) A staked and taped section clearly marking the route around the sharp right turn in the field

Low R M St St St St St T

3 14 Quarry Path - Gated entrance to Cleeve Lane in field with Radio Mast adjacent to fenced quarry

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign pointing to the path and the marshal (3) – Marshal advising runners to head down Cleeve Lane

Low L M

3 15 Quarry Path – on the path Deviation from race route Low A (5) Occasional tape providing affirmation that the runner is on course (7) – MILE 10 sign

Low T MILE

3 16 Packhorse Bridge - Before packhorse bridge on Cleeve Lane (River Boyd)

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign advising runners to pass continue ahead over bridge and up the lane (not fork to the right before the bridge)

s

3 17 Packhorse Bridge – after the bridge Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign advising runners to continue on the path

s

3 18a Ham Lane - Cleeve Lane – junction with Cleeve Lane (road)/Ham Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign pointing to continue ahead onto Cleeve Lane (road). The sign should be visible from Kestrel Stables, a few metres back after Packhorse Bridge (3) – Marshal advising to continue straight ahead onto Cleeve Lane (road)

Low S M

3 18b Ham Lane - Cleeve Lane – junction with Cleeve Lane (road)/Ham Lane

Traffic approaching from ahead on Cleeve Lane (road) and right on Ham Lane

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed at Gatheram Farm (Ham Lane) and Cleeve Lane (road) after junction with Abson Road. Pre-race briefing to include advice about care for traffic. (1) ‘Runners Keep Left’ sign to advise runners to stay on the left hand side of the road to avoid road crossing (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly.

Low CR CR KL M

3 19a Rock Road - Cleeve Lane – junction with Cleeve Lane (road)/Rock Road

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign pointing to turn left onto Rock Road (3) – Marshal advising to turn left onto Rock

Low L M W



Road (7) ‘Water 100m’ sign or ‘Water ahead’ indicating water ahead

3 19b Rock Road - Cleeve Lane – junction with Cleeve Lane (road)/Rock Road

Traffic approaching from ahead and behind on Cleeve Lane and from left on Rock Road

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed at Gatheram Farm (Ham Lane), Cleeve Lane (road) after junction with Abson Road and Rock Road after junction with Abson Road. Pre-race briefing to include advice about care for traffic. (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly.

Low CR CR CR M

3 19.5 Rock Road – just before layby on the right side of the road

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign on the verge on the right side of the road just before the layby

Low s

3 19.8 Rock Road – in layby on the left side of the road Runner sustenance Low A (5) – Manned Water station in the layby on the left hand side

Low

3 20 Rock Road – after lay-by on left hand side before Rodlays Farm

Traffic approaching from ahead and behind on Rock Road

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed at Gatheram Farm (Ham Lane), Cleeve Lane (road) after junction with Abson Road and Rock Road after junction with Abson Road. Pre-race briefing to include advice about care for traffic. (1) ‘Runners Keep Left’ sign to advise runners to stay on the left hand side of the road to avoid road crossing

Low CR CR KL

3 21a Rock Road - Rodlays Farm entrance – exit from Rock Road

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign pointing to turn left from Rock Road onto footpath at Rodlays Farm (3) – Marshal advising to turn left onto footpath at Rodlays Farm

Low L M

3 21b Rock Road - Rodlays Farm entrance – exit from Rock Road

Traffic approaching from ahead and behind on Rock Road

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed at Gatheram Farm (Ham Lane), Cleeve Lane (road) after junction with Abson Road and Rock Road after junction with Abson Road. Pre-race briefing to include advice about care for traffic. (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly.

Low CR CR M

3 22 Rock Road - Rodlays Farm – entrance to Golden Valley

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Keep Right’ sign pointing to right fork in footpath (3) – Marshal advising to keep right

Low KR M

3 23 Rock Road - Rodlays Farm – entrance to Golden Valley

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign after the marshal pointing down the lane

Low r

3 24 Wick Rocks – Above Golden Valley – narrow path Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ arrow ensuring runners don’t deviate onto the minor footpath downhill on the left

Low s



3 25 Wick Rocks – Above Golden Valley - End of walled section

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign pointing through a kissing gate

Low s

3 26 Wick Rocks – Above Golden Valley – gully between wall and trees

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign pointing ahead and on through tree lined gully

Low s

3 27 Wick Rocks – Above Golden Valley – end of tree line/end of gully

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign pointing along field edge (away from kissing gate ahead) (3) – Marshal advising to bear right onto public footpath

Low R M

3 28 Wick Rocks – Above Golden Valley – after way marker

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign pointing past way marker and downhill

Low S

3 29 Slippery Slope – Downhill open grass section Deviation from race route Low A (5) Occasional posts marking the route (5) ‘Caution - Slippery Slope’ sign

St St SS

3 30 Slippery Slope - Golden Valley – kissing gate at entrance to second wooded area

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left sign before kissing gate directing runners downhill on footpath (7) – MILE 11 sign

Low l MILE

3 31 Slippery Slope - Golden Valley – kissing gate at entrance to second wooded area

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left sign after kissing gate directing runners to continue down the footpath into Red Ochre Trail

Low l

3 32 Raven’s Rock Trail - Golden Valley – footpath junction on Raven’s Rock Trail

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign at junction advising runners to continue to the right on downhill tarmac path

Low r

3 33 Raven’s Rock Trail - Golden Valley – junction of Red Ochre Trail and Raven’s Rock Trail

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign advising of continuation towards the bottom of Golden Valley on tarmac path (3) – Marshal to ensure runners navigate appropriately (5) Occasional tape marking the trail

Low R M T

3 34 Golden Valley – left fork through kissing gate towards Bury Manor

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign advising of continuation towards the bottom of Golden Valley on tarmac path

Low r

3 35 Golden Valley – entrance to nature reserve Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign advising runners to continue ahead through the metal gap squeeze gate

Low s

3 36a Golden Valley - Golden Valley Road – junction with road to Bury Manor

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign advising runners to turn left at junction

Low L

3 36b Golden Valley - Golden Valley Road – junction with road to Bury Manor

Traffic approaching from ahead and left on Golden Valley Road

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed 20m either side of junction (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly.

Low CR CR M

3 37 Bury Manor Climb - Golden Valley Road – exit to Bury Manor footpath

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign advising runners to turn left over a bridge and through a kissing gate (3) – Marshal directing runners left over a bridge

Low L M



and through a kissing gate

3 38a Bury Manor Climb - Bury Manor - first field after kissing gate

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign advising runners to turn right along footpath

Low r

3 38b Bury Manor Climb - Bury Manor – first field after stone stile

Electric fence bordering race route

Low A (5) – Confirm with landowner that fence is temporarily switched off. Ensure Electric Fence signage is obvious if not (5) Stakes marking the route

Low St St

3 39 Bury Manor Climb - Bury Manor – end of first field/kissing gate

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign on the fence before the kissing gate

Low s

3 40a Bury Manor Climb - Bury Manor – end of second field/kissing gate

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign after the kissing gate R

3 40b Bury Manor Descent - Bury Manor Road – end of second field/kissing gate

Traffic approaching from left and right on Bury Manor Road

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed at least 50y either side of runners entrance to and exit from Bury Manor Road (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly.

Low CR CR M

3 41 Bury Manor Descent - Bury Manor Road – at a driveway on the left hand side

Deviation from race route Medium A (7) ‘Straight on’ sign pointing downhill (not left onto the driveway)

Low s

3 42 Bury Manor Descent - Bury Manor Road – exit onto footpath left at bottom of hill

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign directing runners to pass through kissing gate (3) – Marshal advising runners to leave road left and pass through kissing gate

Low L M

3 43 Castle Wood Climb - First field after Bury Manor Road – on emergence into field

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign directing runners along footpath which continues to the right

Low r

3 44 Castle Wood Climb - Second field after Bury Manor Road – after kissing gate

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign directing runners to continue ahead (5) – Occasional stakes marking the route (7) – ‘Keep Right’ sign

Low s St s

KR

3 45 Castle Wood Climb - End of second field after Bury Manor Road – emergence onto quarry path

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign after the gate placed in a position that is visible from the previous field (3) – Marshal advising runners to join quarry path and continue ahead

Low R M

3 46 Quarry Central - Emergence into quarry yard – footpath on left hand side (Armco barrier on the right)

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign advising runners to continue on footpath

Low l

3 47 Quarry Central - Vehicle crossing point in quarry yard

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign advising runners to continue on

Low s

3 48 Quarry Central - Vehicle crossing point in quarry yard

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign advising runners to continue on

Low s

3 49 Quarry Central - Quarry buildings Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign advising runners to continue ahead towards quarry exit

Low S M



(3) – Marshal advising runners to continue through quarry buildings ahead

3 50 Quarry Central - Exit from quarry – stile before emergence on Bury Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ and ‘Right’ arrows pointing runners through gap in fence and over stile

Low l r

3 51a Quarry Central - Bury Lane – after exit from quarry

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign advising runners to continue ahead towards footpath in field after road crossing

L

3 51b Quarry Central - Bury Lane – after exit from quarry

Traffic approaching from left and right on Bury Lane

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed at least 30m either side of quarry footpath exit on Bury Lane (1) ‘Runners Keep Right’ sign to be placed on right hand side of road to keep runners on the right hand side of the road once crossed (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners to cross road.

Low CR CR KR M

3 52a No Man’s Land - Bury Lane – footpath with gate titled 29 Brookfields

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign advising runners to continue ahead over stile adjacent to gate NB: Put tape on gatepost adjacent to stile

Low R

3 52b No Man’s Land - Bury Lane – footpath with gate titled 29 Brookfields


Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed at least 30m either side of quarry footpath exit on Bury Lane (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly.

Low CR CR M

3 53a No Man’s Land - Gate into field after stile at 29 Brookfields after Bury Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign before gate advising runners to continue ahead through gate (7) – MILE 12 sign

Low s MILE

3 53b No Man’s Land - Gate into field after stile at 29 Brookfields after Bury Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ after gate advising runners to continue ahead

Low s

3 54 No Man’s Land - Field after gate at 29 Brookfields after Bury Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional stake marking the path up the slope and across the field edge

Low St St

3 55a No Man’s Land – Before kissing gate at end of field after 29 Brookfields after Bury Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign advising runners to continue ahead through gate

Low s

3 55b No Man’s Land – After Kissing gate at end of field after 29 Brookfields after Bury Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional stake marking the path across the field ahead

Low St St

3 56a No Man’s Land – Before Kissing gate at end of second field after Bury Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on sign directing runners through kissing gate

Low S

3 56b No Man’s Land – After Kissing gate at end of second field after Bury Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign directing runners to continue on race route bearing to the left (3) – Marshal advising runners to bear left onto footpath

Low L M

3 57a No Man’s Land - Opening in third field after Bury Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign advising runners to continue Low L



Lane ahead through opening

3 57b No Man’s Land - Third field after Bury Lane Deviation from race route Low A (5) – Occasional stake marking the path across the field ahead

Low St St

3 58 The Arrowhead - Gate at end of third field after Bury Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign advising runners to continue ahead through gate and follow footpath bearing right

Low r

3 59 Old man’s pipe - Corner of field at Quarry Farm Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign advising runners to cross field diagonally to kissing gate and exit onto Bury Lane

Low l

3 60 Old man’s pipe - Exit of field at Quarry Farm Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Straight on’ sign directing runners to pass through kissing gate ahead and exit onto Bury Lane

Low s

3 61a Bury Lane Sprint - Exit of field at Quarry Farm onto Bury Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign after ungated field entrance on opposite side of the road directing runners to turn right onto Bury Lane

Low R

3 61b Bury Lane Sprint - Exit of field at Quarry Farm onto Bury Lane


Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed at least 30m either side of footpath exit onto Bury Lane (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners (1) – ‘Keep Right’ sign to advise runners to face oncoming traffic (6) – Traffic Cones on the right hand side of the road to create narrow path and division between traffic and runners

Low CR CR M KR C C C C C C C C

3 62a Bury Lane Sprint - Bury Lane - junction with Horsepool Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Left’ sign adjacent to Bus Stop advising runners to continue ahead on Bury Lane

Low L

3 62b Bury Lane Sprint - Bury Lane – junction with Horsepool Lane

Traffic approaching from left and right on Horsepool Lane

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed on Horsepool Lane, at least 30m before exit onto Horsepool Lane (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly.

Low CR M

3 63a Bury Lane Sprint - Bury Lane – after junction with Horsepool Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (6) – Traffic Cones on the right hand side of the road to create narrow path and division between traffic and runners

C C C C C

3 63b Bury Lane Sprint - Bury Lane – after junction with Horsepool Lane

Traffic approaching from in front and behind on Bury Lane

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed on Bury Lane at Quarry Farm, Horsepool Lane and in village centre

Low CR C C



(6) – Traffic Cones on the right hand side of the road to create narrow path and division between traffic and runners

C C C

3 63c Bury Lane Sprint - Bury Lane – after junction with Horsepool Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (1) ‘Right’ arrow in small passing place on left hand side of the road advising runners to continue into the village. NB: Field on the left used as car park for village fete

Low r

3 64a The Village - Bury Lane - approaching junction of High Street at The Cross House Inn

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Keep Right’ sign advising runners to continue ahead on Bury Lane using footpath

Low KR

3 64b The Village - Bury Lane - approaching junction of High Street at The Cross House Inn

Traffic approaching from in front and behind on Bury Lane and from left on High Street

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed on Bury Lane at approach to village centre and High Street junction with Bury Lane (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly.

Low CR CR M

3 64c The Village - Bury Lane - approaching junction of High Street at The Cross House Inn

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign on pub garden wall advising runners to continue ahead on Bury Lane using footpath (7) – MILE 13 sign

Low R MILE

3 65a The Village - Bury Lane – junction with Toghill Lane

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign advising runners to turn off Bury Lane onto Toghill Lane

Low R

3 65b The Village - Bury Lane – junction with Toghill Lane

Traffic approaching from in front and behind on Bury Lane and from right on Toghill Lane

Medium A, B, C, F, G (1) ‘Caution – Runners’ signs to be placed on Bury Lane at approach to Toghill Lane junction (from Dyrham direction) and at High Street junction with Bury Lane (3) – Marshal to watch for traffic and advise runners accordingly.

Low CR CR M

3 66a The Finish - Toghill Lane – turning into Village Hall and Finish

Deviation from race route Low A (7) – ‘Right’ sign advising runners to turn off Toghill Lane into Village Hall grounds and Finish

Low r

3 66b The Finish - Toghill Lane – turning into Village Hall and Finish

Traffic approaching from in front and behind on Toghill Lane

Medium A, B, C, F, G See Risk Assessment Loop 1.2 Low



The below land owners (or other affected parties) have been consulted and have granted permission

to use the footpaths, bridle paths, other public rights of way, or other agreed passage across their

land, or the land which they represent.

Name Address

Michael and Anne Fisher Babwell Farm

John Hendy Woodlands Farm

Tim Hawking (Tom Bates, Sands Farm) Oldfield Farm

James Dyson estate office Lower Ledge Farm

Lorna Grey House called Woodmead

William Crew Last cottage on left leaving Doynton opposite yard

Richard Pearce Talbot Farm - just past Dyrham Village Hall

Martin James Rookery Farm

Lady Tyron c/o David James Estate Agent, Chipping Sodbury

Mike Blacker Brook House, High Street

Robert Barnes c/o David James Estate Agent, Chipping Sodbury & via Mark Pitman

John Ellis Townsend Farm

Tom Bates Oldfield Gate House Teashop / Sands Farm

Dan Webb, Seabank Power Redford Lane

Elsie Fishlock Perry's Farm

Roland Dehauke Wick Quarry

Mr & Mrs Dinham Wilkes Farm B&B

Jon Wells Wiltshire Heavy Building Materials

Margaret Marsh Doynton church warden. 0117 9373020

Frances Lindsay-Clarke Doynton House

Mark Pitman The Old Brew House, Toghill Lane

Steve Williams 29 Brooklands, Wick

James Hugues Friends of Summer Field [email protected]

James Blockley Cotswold Way Trials Officer in charge or Cotswold Way [email protected]

Tony Kembrey Rodlays Farm

A record of conversations with these people exists if further detail is required.



The route is shown by the red shaded path and travels in an anti-clockwise direction starting at the black dot shown in the centre of the map. A high definition electronic

version of this file is available on request by emailing [email protected].




The route is shown by the red shaded path and travels in an anti-clockwise direction starting at the black dot shown in the centre of the map close to the telephone symbol.

A high definition electronic version of this file is available on request by emailing [email protected].




Warm Up

The Start Toghill Lane Farmer's Descent The Corridor The Cotswold Climb Cotswold Descent Pond to Pond Over the Ledge Woodmead The Orchard Church Lane

Stamina

The Church Yard Fields & Footbridges The Scrapyard Runway Runaway The Monarch's Way Splash & Dash Rookery Rise The Bridle Path Power Plant The Glade The Angles of Abson Double Trouble Feltham Brook The Farm Track Bottoms Up High Street

Sprint

Electric Avenue The Leg The Edges of Glory Wide Open Spaces Quarry Path Packhorse Bridge Ham Lane Rock Road The Folly Quarry View Quarry Climb Slippery Slope Red Ochre Trail Bury Manor Climb Bury Manor Descent Castle Wood Climb



Quarry Central No Man’s Land The Arrowhead Old man’s Pipe Bury Lane Sprint The Village The Finish



At Risk – Code Who / What is at risk?

A Competitors

B Spectator or other member of the public

C Race official or marshal

D Oncoming traffic

E Passing Traffic

F Traffic from Right

G Traffic from Left



Mitigation - Code Mitigation

1 Approach signs

2 Road closure

3 Marshal

4 Additional marshals

5 Additional special signage / measures

6 Traffic cones

7 Directional signs



Mile 1: Farmer’s Descent: After stile, 20 paces into open field (Woodlands Farm) before track descends. Nearest Marshal denoted by Yellow X.

X



Mile 2: The Corridor: Halfway up the corridor, about 30 paces after barbed wire defines a footpath crossing the route. Nearest Marshal denoted by Yellow X.

X



Mile 3: Pond to Pond: On the Cotswold Way after passing a pond on the left, just as the land levels before a kissing gate. Nearest Marshal denoted by Yellow X.

X



Mile 4: Over the Legde. 2/3 across muddy field after Lower Ledge Farm Nearest Marshal denoted by Yellow X.

X



Mile 5: Fields & Footbridges: Wooden Bridge in second field after Churchyard before reaching The Scrapyard Nearest Marshal denoted by Yellow X.

X



Mile 6: Splash and Dash. 30 paces into field after kissing gate after the two river crossings Nearest Marshal denoted by Yellow X (just off the map at Splash and Dash)

X



Mile 7: The Bridle Path. The bottom of the descent on the Bridle Path, just before Feltham Brook. Nearest Marshal denoted by Yellow X

X



Mile 8: Double Trouble: Bridle path to Bottoms Farm just after Switchback and just before descent to Feltham Brook Nearest Marshals denoted by Yellow Xs

X

X



Mile 9: Electric Avenue. 5 paces into the field bordered by an electric fence on the left, just after the uphill track departure from High Street. Nearest Marshal denoted by Yellow X

X



Mile 10: Quarry Path. Cleeve Lane, downhill section just before left hand bend before Packhorse Bridge Nearest Marshal denoted by Yellow X (off the map, at the gated entrance to the Quarry Path/Cleeve Lane).

X



Mile 11: Slippery Slope: Bottom of Slippery Slope field before kissing gate entrance into Golden Valley Nearest Marshals denoted by Yellow Xs

X

X



Mile 12: No Man’s Land. Just off Bury Lane, on the track between stile and gate (29 Brookfields) and gate into the next field Nearest Marshals denoted by Yellow Xs

X X



Mile 13: Bury Lane, just after Pub, on descent before turn into Toghill Lane. Nearest Marshals denoted by Yellow Xs

X X

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