UKSC Culbin Rally
Sat 14th December '02
- Sun 15th Dec '02
Location Info
Culbin Forest in Moray is a large coastal pine plantation managed by Forestry and Land Scotland. It features an extensive network of gravel forestry tracks and sandy trails due to the dune system beneath the forest.
Terrain is predominantly flat with some dune-formed undulations. Surfaces vary between firm aggregate and sandy sections.
Course Description
Great trails, mostly flat and miles and miles of them, with a nice mix of surfaces, from hard packed to grass, and not too muddy (we hope !). The exact distances run will depend on weather conditions, but expect a good work out!
Directions
SDAS – New Venue
From Brodie Castle:
Follow the signs from the Castle turn off to the rally site.
SDAS
From Nairn:
Follow A96 east approx 6 miles to Brodie (very small village, blink and you’ll miss it!), past Brodie Countryfare, then turn left just past the petrol station, over the rail crossing, and straight on until the T-junction. Turn right and follow the road to Cloddymoss forest entrance on the left.
From Elgin:
Follow A96 east through Forres to Brodie – approx 4 miles, passing Old Mill Hotel / Campsite on left, take the first right, between the B&B and the petrol station, then follow as above.
SSHC – Cloddymoss
From Nairn:
Follow A96 east approx 6 miles to Brodie (very small village, blink and you’ll miss it!), past Brodie Countryfare, then turn left just past the petrol station*, over the rail crossing, and immediately right towards Dyke. Once through Dyke, turn first left. Keep straight towards Kintessack. Follow the SSHC signs to Culbin Forest Nature Reserve.
From Elgin:
Follow A96 east through Forres to Brodie – approx 4 miles, passing Old Mill Hotel / campsite on left, take the first right, between the B&B and the petrol station, then follow as above*.
UKSC
The UK Sleddog Championship (UKSC) was established to address a gap in UK sled-dog racing by creating an inclusive national championship open to all owners of suitably trained sled-dogs. Unlike other championship series that were restricted by membership or invitation, UKSC was designed to provide accessible, friendly competition for a wide range of participants.
Traditionally, sled-dog racing in the UK had focused on purebred Nordic breeds such as Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Samoyeds and Greenland Dogs. However, limited race opportunities and restrictions had slowed the sport’s development. With the introduction of the Pet Passport Scheme, UK mushers were able to compete internationally and introduced new bloodlines, which encouraged experimentation with alternative breeds and mixed teams, including Alaskan Huskies and pointer crosses.
In response to these changes, UKSC introduced an “open class” category, allowing teams of any breed to compete alongside the traditional “registered class” for purebred Nordic dogs. Initially trialled in smaller team sizes, the open category was later expanded to all standard classes, reflecting growing interest and participation.
Through its race programme, UKSC promoted inclusivity, progression and innovation within the sport, while continuing to support both purebred enthusiasts and those exploring new types of sled-dog teams.
