Farley HeathSun 17 May, 2026
World Orienteering Week - Yvette Baker Trophy
Regional level event
Explanation of Event levels
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Training are non competitive events used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
Terrain type: Woodland
Overview
This year's WOW orienteering event will once again take place on Farley Heath, a pretty area of mostly heathland and coniferous forest, which extends into Blackheath. There is a large network of paths. The event is especially targeted at families and juniors, including hosting the South East heat of the Yvette Baker Trophy. There will be Yellow, Orange, Light Green and two Green courses, one Green course designated solely for Yvette Baker Trophy competitors and the other open to all.
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Location Info
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Directions / Parking
Parking is at Farley Heath no. 8 (main) car park, GU5 9EW, 6.5 miles south east of Guildford. Grid reference: TQ052449. What 3 words: W3W ///fame.lectured.hunches. Please note that this car park is not large and as much car sharing as possible would be appreciated.
Course Information
Yellow
Classes YBT Yellow or Open Yellow
Orange
Classes YBT Orange or Open Orange
Light Green
Classes YBT Light Green or Open Light Green
YBT Green
Class YBT Green
Open Green
Class Open Green
Entry Details
Pre Enter on Racesignup : https://racesignup.co.uk/site/event.php?eventid=6106 before midnight on 15/05/26
Entry on the Day : Available until 11:45 subject to map availability. Cash Only.
Entering a YBT class younger than your age class
The YBT Classes are linked to age class as follows: Yellow M/W10, Orange M/W12, Light Green M/W14, Green M/W18. However it is permitted to enter a younger class than your age. Please refer to British Orienteering Competition Rule L https://www.britishorienteering.org.uk/doc/rules/competition-rule-l-yvette-baker
It is the responsibility of Club captains to ensure that their teams comply with the entry requirements for the YBT competition.
Registration and Start times
Club captains need to declare for YBT by 3rd May. Clubs that have declared this event is to be their Yvette Baker Round:
In the Shield
SARUM
DFOK
In the Trophy
SO
SN
The Assembly area is beside the car park. The Start is 500m from the car park and assembly.
It will be a punching Start (including SIACs). No early starts, and ideally you will all be on time for your allocated start time please. Late starters will be accommodated in accordance with YBT rules.
Start Times: 10:00 - 12:00
Facilities
Toilets
There will be portaloos in the car park.
Dog restrictions
Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please keep them on a lead in the assembly/start/finish areas.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser2026 AT guildfordorienteers.co.uk
Nearest A&E Hospital
Royal Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XXSafety Notes
On your course
There are no road crossings.
The terrain is undulating with a mix of sandy heathland and managed forest. The bracken is still low in most areas, but is beginning to grow fast as are areas of bramble. As far as possible the courses avoid the worst of this.
There are (a very few) small sections of ruined wire fence on the ground between and within some of the forest areas – take care.
Beware of rabbit holes in the sandy heathland areas!
Miscellaneous
Results
Please download promptly after you finish your course. YBT Team Results will be on display at the event. Full results will be published on the Guildford Orienteers website after the event.