Lost property: A black beanie has been sent to Pimlico.
FLYER(pdf) Part of the 2025-26 London StreetO Series.
Map and Terrain
The map is 1:10,000, with streets, paths and open areas marked. It will be printed on waterproof paper. There will be a separate clue sheet, also on waterproof paper.
Venue
The New Crown – JD Wetherspoon
80–84 Chase Side, Southgate London N14 5PH
Just 150m west of Southgate station (Piccadilly line).
See note below about tube travel afterwards.
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The Course
A 60-minute score course, with control sites worth between 10 and 50 points. Collect as many points as possible in whichever order you like within 60 minutes. Controls starting with 1 are worth 10 points; those starting with 2 are worth 20 points etc. The penalty is 1 point for every 2 seconds late back (so you’ll lose 30 points if you are a minute late).
Equipment
You are advised to bring a torch and compass, as well as a pen to mark your answers. Hi-viz or light coloured clothing for extra visibility is strongly advised. We are using electronic timing, so bring your own dibber if you have one.
Fees
LOK/SLOW members £3, others £5. Juniors and students £3. Entry fees rise by £2 after Sunday 8th February.
Juniors (16 and under) are not allowed to run street events unless accompanied by an adult. £1 SI card hire.
Entry and Start Times
Starts 18:30 – 19:30
Enter via Fabian4 Please enter in advance. If you arrive without having entered, you will be asked to enter online via Fabian4.
Course Closes 8:45
Aprés Run
There is good food and drink on offer at the pub.
* SOUTHGATE STATION: From Monday 5 January until mid-March 2026, Southgate station will operate as exit only due to planned maintenance work. For the Piccadilly line, customers can take: Bus 121 from stop F to Oakwood, Bus 298 from stop C to Arnos Grove, Bus 382 from stop G to Arnos Grove or Buses 298 or 299 from stop G to Cockfosters
Planner/Organiser
David Rosen (LOK) dandmrosen@btopenworld.com
Become a member of LOK: https://londonorienteering.co.uk/join/
You are responsible for your own safety. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk. Important: Non-members are not insured under British Orienteering’s public liability policy.
