Cancelled
SDAS Carron Valley Championship Rally
Sat 3rd January '04
- Sun 4th Jan '04
Location Info
Carron Valley Forest sits in central Scotland between Stirling and Kilsyth. Managed by Forestry and Land Scotland, it contains extensive conifer plantations, a reservoir, and well-engineered forestry roads.
Terrain is moderately hilly, reflecting the Campsie Fells and Kilsyth Hills. Surfaces are mainly firm gravel forestry tracks with consistent gradients.
Course Description
Many of you will know that Carron Valley is not by any means a walk in the park, it can be quite demanding, especially for the smaller teams, however the breathtaking scenery makes it worth the effort.
The trail takes a long uphill from the start, followed by a long downhill with one or two sharp bends. The surface for the first 2 miles is hard packed and is wide enough for passing.
The trail returns along the side of the reservoir (nice views!) and can be wet in places. The second half of the trail is mostly flat, with a short hill just before the finish.
Directions
From The South:, Campsie Fells, Central Scotland
Take the M74 to junction 4. Turn onto the M73 and A80 to Denny. From Denny take the B818 to Fintry. The trail is a left turn at the far end of Carron Resevior. The route is signposted from this point.
From The North:
M8 junction 12, follow the A80 to Denny, than as above.
From The North/East:
From the M9 junction 8. Take the M876 to Glasgow. Follow directions to Denny then take the B818 to Fintry. The trail is a left turn at the far end of Carron Resevior. The route is signposted from this point.
From The West
From M8 junction12 follow A80 ,to Denny, then B818 to Fintry. The trail is a left turn at the far end of Carron Resevior. The route is signposted from this point.
SDAS
The Sled Dog Association of Scotland (SDAS) is a Scottish organisation dedicated to promoting and organising sled dog sports throughout Scotland. Founded in 1991 by Rick Miller, Neil Brown and Keron Miller, the association was the first group to establish a regular calendar of sled dog events in Scotland and helped place the country on the map within the UK mushing community.
The organisation runs a series of races and competitions each season, providing opportunities for both newcomers and experienced mushers to take part in sled dog sport. Events typically include dryland disciplines such as rig racing, scooter classes, bikejoring and canicross, with races often held over two-day formats that contribute to an overall championship series.
Through organised events, membership programmes and a volunteer committee, SDAS supports a community of sled dog enthusiasts across Scotland. The association emphasises sportsmanship, inclusivity and enjoyment of the sport while providing a structured environment for competitors at all levels to train, race and develop their teams.
In the UK sled dog landscape, SDAS functions as one of the main regional racing organisations, particularly focused on Scotland’s dryland racing scene and championship series events.
Event Cancelled
Start Date
Saturday 3rd January '04
End Date
Sunday 4th January '04
Event Length
2 days
Start Time
8:30