Trailblazers trailquest league round 4
Ballintempo and Belmore forests Co. Fermanagh
There will be Mud!
This round will tackle the endless fire roads of west Fermanagh’s upland forest. Expect stiff climbs, bone rattling descents and the full range of mountain biking hazards. Knobbly tires and spare tubes recommended. Those willing to push on will be rewarded with spectacular views….as long as Fermanagh’s infamous horizontal rain stays away.
How to get there
Take A4 from Enniskillen to Belcoo ( 12 miles aprox.) Turn right immediately after Acheson and Glover quarry signed from this point on ‘Boho’. 1 mile further and turn right, again signed Boho. This road winds uphill and eventually a left turn signed ‘Aghnaglack’ court tomb can be followed to registration and start. 54.3358N 7.8581W for satnavs. see Google maps
This is a wild and woolly spot, parking along forestry road. Watch out for soft verges.
Registration
Registration from 10.30 starts zoned between 11.00 and 12.00
Help organisers by joining TCA prior to arrival to save you paying extra on the day and resister your entry by email to make sure you get a map preprinted and laminated.
Cost
Seniors £8
U16 £4
£2 discount on above price for Full TCA members.
Event format
Orienteering score style. 2 and 4 hour courses available. Preprinted 1:50000 laminated map.
Sport ident electronic timing being used allowing results to be displayed and splits checked.
Final results to be displayed on Trailblazers web page.
For further details please contact Damian Gribbin at damiangribbin@yahoo.co.uk
please note: There are some steep descents in the area and the majority of roads are untarmaced and in places are rutted following rainfall please take care on uneven surfaces.
Also, there has been forestry felling in the area since the last map update navigate by tracks, forest sections cannot be relied on when navigating.
