ABSA Exmoor Championship Rally
Sat 9th November '02
- Sun 10th Nov '02
Location Info
Exmoor includes a mixture of moorland, woodland, river valleys, and farmland on the Devon–Somerset border. Access tracks vary widely, from compacted forestry roads in managed woodland to grass or natural earth paths across moorland edges.
Terrain ranges from moderately hilly uplands to deep wooded combes. Surfaces depend heavily on specific route and landowner infrastructure.
Course Description
The trails are wide, hard packed, well drained with some uneven patches. Some steep undulations. Dog boots may be worn at your own discretion. As many of you are aware Exmoor is a National Park, which is host to many form of Wildlife – Flora and Fauna. Deer, Ponies, Rabbits and Squirrels can often be seen crossing the trails. It is their home – please respect it. As this Rally is held on Exmoor, please follow the Country Code – keep your dogs on a lead, take your litter home, and please clean up after your dogs.
Directions
From The North:
From the M5 exit Junction 23. Take the A38 to Bridgewater (A39 to Minehead). Turn left onto the A396 towards Tiverton. Approx 0.5 miles past the Foresters Arms in Dunster turn left for Nutcombe Bottom and Luxborough. Proceed approx 1.7 miles to the top of the hill. Enterance on the left. Please observe parking instructions. Thank You.
From The South:
From the M5 exit Junction 27. Take the A361 dual carrigeway towards Barnstaple. At the end of the Dual Carriageway turn right at the roundabout onto the A396. Keep on this road until you see the ABSA signs and then follow them accordingly. Please observe parking instructions. Thank You.
From The East:
A303 dual carrriageway past Wincanton and Podimore. A372 to Bridgewater, A39 to Minehead. Turn left onto the A396 towards Tiverton. Approx 0.5 miles past the Foresters Arms in Dunster turn left for Nutcombe Bottom and Luxborough. Proceed approx 1.7 miles to the top of the hill. Enterance on the left. Please observe parking instructions. Thank You.
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
Saturday 9th November '02
End Date
Sunday 10th November '02
Event Length
2 days