Canix UK Sherwood Pines Rally
Sun 28th September '08
- Sun 28th Sep '08
Location Info
Two miles west of the A614 on the B6030, Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire is one of Forestry England’s largest public forests. It contains extensive conifer plantations, wide gravel forestry roads and long woodland trails used year-round.
Terrain is gently undulating, shaped by ancient sand and gravel deposits. Surfaces are firm forestry aggregate with occasional softer sandy sections.
Course Description
Surfaces are of grass, dirt or packed sand. Exact distances will be dictated by weather conditions over the race weekend. Sherwood Forest is a popular area with members of the public for walking dogs and also with mountain bikers. Normal courtesy towards members of the public will be appreciated.
Directions
From The A1
Take the A614 through Ollerton, turn right on to the B6030, to Mansfield, two miles south of Ollerton roundabout. Follow the brown tourist signs for Sherwood Pines Park. forest closed to the public from 4pm, the gates will be locked to all at 5pm.
From A1 North
At Junction 2 of the M18 take A1(M) south, on to A1. Take the A614 through Ollerton towards Nottingham. After roundabout at Ollerton follow A614 for approximately 3 miles, turn right info forest opposite the sign for Eakring.
From A1 South
Leave at Newark. Take A616/617 towards Mansfield. At roundabout take A614 north towards Doncaster. After approximately 2 miles turn left into the forest opposite sign for Eakring.
From M1
Leave at Junction 28. Take A38 to Mansfield then A617 towards Newark. At roundabout junction with A614 take A614 towards Doncaster. After approximately 2 miles turn left into forest opposite sign for Eakring.
Canix UK
Cani-Cross UK (CaniX) is a UK organisation that promotes the sport of canicross, a form of cross-country running where a runner is connected to their dog using a harness, waist belt and bungee line. The group encourages people of all abilities to take part in running with their dogs, emphasising fitness, teamwork and safe participation for both handler and dog.
The organisation runs a series of CaniX events across England, Scotland and Wales, typically held during the cooler months from autumn through spring when conditions are safer for dogs to run. Races are generally short off-road courses, commonly around five kilometres, with additional classes for juniors and “have-a-go” participants to encourage newcomers to the sport.
Through organised races, training guidance and community events, Cani-Cross UK helps introduce runners and dog owners to canicross while supporting the continued growth of dog-powered sports in the UK. The organisation promotes participation across all ages and breeds, highlighting the benefits of exercising and exploring the outdoors together with dogs.
Event Completed
Start Date
Sunday 28th September '08
End Date
Sunday 28th September '08
Event Length
1 day
Start Time
9:30