SHCGB Castle O’er Rally
Sat 4th February '06
- Sun 5th Feb '06
Location Info
Castle Oer in Dumfries and Galloway is an upland rural area containing plantation woodland, moorland, and forestry access tracks. The surrounding forest areas are managed as commercial conifer plantations.
Terrain is moderately hilly, common to the Southern Uplands. Surfaces are primarily forestry aggregate with some natural earth sections.
Course Description
Trail surfaces, typically wide, hard packed dirt forest trails. This is not theflattest of trails, but there again this is Scotland !! it is at a high level which could be good for some snow at this time of year !! If the tempreature drops without any snowfall then boots are recommended (dogs and mushers).
Directions
From North & South:
A74(M) Lockerbie (Jct 17). At roundabout take 2nd exit B7068. At junction with B723 turn left towards Boreland. In 3.5 miles bear left to cross bridge. At Boreland bear left (signposted Eskdalemuir). Follow local signs to Eskdalemuir until you arrive at Castle O’er on the left.
SHCGB
The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain (SHCGB) is the UK’s national breed club dedicated to the promotion and welfare of the Siberian Husky. Formed with the permission of The Kennel Club in 1977, the organisation was established to educate owners, encourage responsible breeding and promote the working heritage of the breed in the United Kingdom.
The club brings together enthusiasts, breeders and owners who share an interest in Siberian Huskies, whether for companionship, showing or working activities. It organises Open and Championship dog shows each year and supports winter working rallies where owners and their dogs can participate in harness activities and trail events.
Alongside its events, the club provides guidance on responsible ownership, breeding ethics and the health of the breed. Through education, shows and working activities, the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain works to preserve the characteristics and traditional capabilities that define the Siberian Husky as a northern working dog.
Event Completed
Start Date
Saturday 4th February '06
End Date
Sunday 5th February '06
Event Length
2 days
Start Time
08:15
Enter By
Friday 27th January '06