ABSA Brandon Rally
Sun 14th January '01
Location Info
Brandon Park lies within Thetford Forest in Suffolk, an area managed by Forestry England. The forest contains extensive conifer plantations and a network of well-engineered gravel forestry tracks.
The terrain is mostly flat to gently rolling, characteristic of the Breckland region. Surfaces are generally firm, sandy-based aggregate.
Course Description
Brandon offers excellent trail conditions, flattish, wide and mostly hard packed grassy forest tracks or packed sand with some stretches of loose stone and flints. Dogs should not need to be booted, if their feet are in good condition.
There are ample parking facilities near to the start and finish areas. Please follow the relevant signs. Spectators parking area will be separately signposted.
Do not confuse race sign posts (square) with Forest Enterprise posts (round).
Directions
From London & The South:
Take the M11 to Junction 9, then the A11 towards Newmarket. Continue on the A11 until you reach Barton Mills/Mildenhall roundabout. Take the A1065 (signposted Brandon) past Lakenheath Airforce Base. The entrance to the site will be clearly marked on your right hand side approximatelty 0.5 miles before reaching Brandon.
From The North:
Take the A14 off the M1/M6 towards Kettering, continue until the Mildenhall/ Barton Mills roundabout, then follow above.
From Brandon:
Take the A1065 Brandon to Newmarket Road. The entrance to the site will be clearly marked on your left hand side approximately 0.5 miles after leaving Brandon.
ABSA Directions:
M11 to junction 9, A11 past Newmarket and Barton Mills towards Thetford, B1106 towards Brandon. Race site is on left (approx. 3 miles from Elvedon turn-off).
Location Postcode : IP27 0PL
ABSA
ABSA aimed to achieve high goals in the popularisation and support of sled dog sports. Their objectives included educating citizens, especially children and youth, about the importance of environmental protection.
They also focused on supporting sled dog sports, engaging in activities related to the protection and care of animals, and advocating publicly for changes in harmful practices regarding the treatment of animals.
Event Completed
Start Date
Sunday 14th January '01
Event Length
1 day
Start Time
09:00
Enter By
Friday 22nd December '00