ABSA Fundraiser Pembrey
Sat 19th March '11
- Sun 20th Mar '11
Event Info
Date updated from 5th/6th March. HERO QUEST Charity Sleddog Event
Location Info
Pembrey Country Park in Carmarthenshire covers woodland, coastal dunes and open parkland along the edge of the Millennium Coastal Path. Managed routes include wide gravel tracks, surfaced paths and forestry access roads within Pembrey Forest.
Terrain ranges from flat to gently undulating as the land transitions from conifer plantation to dune systems. Surfaces vary from compacted gravel to sandier sections near the coast.
Course Description
First part of the course is grassy and flat, followed by a sandy undulating and winding trail over the dunes. The final part of the trail is the usual forestry road – hard packed aggregate – as is subject to change ref Forestry Commission approval. The usual conditions will apply on Forestry Land regarding staking out of dogs. Pembrey 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
Leave M4 Junction 48 (to Llanelli). Proceed to Llanelli on the A4138 (following the signs for Pembrey Country Park). Then take the A484 to Pembrey Country Park. On reaching Pembrey Country Park turn off, follow event signs to the venue.
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 19th March '11
End Date
Sunday 20th March '11
Event Length
2 days
Start Time
8:45
Enter By
Monday 7th March '11