NDH @ Kidland ForestKidland Forest

Alwinton

Morpeth

Northumberland

The Venue: 
Nearest postcode: Nearest post code is Clennell Hall NE65 7BG

The event will be signposted from this point.
Event co ordinates                                         55°23’22.11”N   2°07’57.02’’W

Diorections

From the South

The nearest big village is Rothbury if you are coming from the south take the A1 north past Newcastle then take the A697 Coldstream road north for about 8 miles. Then left onto the B6344 for about 5 miles then left onto B6341 into Rothbury. Carry on through the village and the next village of Thropton heading west then you go through a farm and it’s a right hand turn on a left bend signed to Alwinton and Harbottle. After driving about 5 long miles  you get to Harbottle drive through the village then over two bridges. After the second bridge and before you get to Alwinton village turn right towards Clennell hall. Carry on along this road you will see Clennell Hall Hotel on the right and the burn on your left. Follow the road over a cattle grid the tarmac now turns to  a red forestry track follow this into a remote looking valley (you will think you are lost at this point but keep cool and follow the track)continue along the track over numerous bridges over the burn for about 2 miles eventually the forest comes into site. Drive into forest stay right (ignoring left up to Kidlandlee then head down deeper into forest. A small grass camping field is situated at the bottom of the hill on the right if you want hard stand for a caravan or moterhome follow the track past the camping over a concrete ford then turn right and follow this track 100m through the gate and around the corner. For general parking instead of turning right over the ford basically find a spot straight on, on the side of the track (ensure we can still get emergency vehicles and forest trucks through).Please don’t park beyond the forest gate or the second ford!

Look out for NDH signs red lettering on white board to guide you in.

From the North

Take A697 Coldstream road heading south then take B6341 into Rothbury. Carry on through the village and the next village of Thropton heading west then you go through a farm and it’s a right hand turn on a left bend signed to Alwinton and Harbottle. After driving about 5 long miles  you get to Harbottle drive through the village then over two bridges. After the second bridge and before you get to Alwinton village turn right towards Clennell hall. Carry on along this road you will see Clennell Hall Hotel on the right and the burn on your left. Follow the road over a cattle grid the tarmac now turns to  a red forestry track follow this into a remote looking valley (you will think you are lost at this point but keep cool and follow the track)continue along the track over numerous bridges over the burn for about 2 miles eventually the forest comes into site. Drive into forest stay right (ignoring left up to Kidlandlee then head down deeper into forest. A small grass camping field is situated at the bottom of the hill on the right if you want hard stand for a caravan or motor home follow the track past the camping over a concrete ford then turn right and follow this track 100m through the gate and around the corner. For general parking instead of turning right over the ford basically find a spot straight on, on the side of the track (ensure we can still get emergency vehicles and forest trucks through). Please don’t park beyond the forest gate or the second ford!

Look out for NDH signs red lettering on white board to guide you in.

From the West

A69 from Cumbria heading east towards Newcastle take A68 north at Corbridge heading towards Jedburgh then after about 20 miles take a right in to Otterburn village then right again onto A696 heading south towards Newcastle again. Take first left after about a mile onto the B6341 heading to Elsdon and Rothbury. Stay on this road through Elsdon for about 7 miles then look for a left turn towards Harbottle and Alwinton (this turn is easy to miss so keep them peeled) follow this road for about 4 miles until you meet a T junction turn left and head to Harbottle drive through the village then over two bridges. After the second bridge and before you get to Alwinton village turn right towards Clennell hall. Carry on along this road you will see Clennell Hall Hotel on the right and the burn on your left. Follow the road over a cattle grid the tarmac now turns to a red forestry track follow this into a remote looking valley (you will think you are lost at this point but keep cool and follow the track)continue along the track over numerous bridges over the burn for about 2 miles eventually the forest comes into site. Camping is free at this point.  Please DO NOT CAMP past  this point and there will be signs to remind you of this. 

On the event days drive into forest stay right  ignoring left up to Kidlandlee then head down deeper into forest. A small grass  area is situated at the bottom of the hill.  This is the parking area (ensure we can still get emergency vehicles and forest trucks through). Please don’t park beyond the forest gate or the second ford!

Look out for NDH signs red lettering on white board to guide you in.

The Course: Has a 180m vertical drop
Fastest winning time around 1mins 50 seconds.

Course rating (1-5 with 5 being very technical): Rating 4.
The track is natural and steep.
The finish arena is small and identified by the NDH timing trailer.
Riders are advised to wear suitable protection, walk the course prior to riding and ride within their own ability level.

Nearest Hospital:  Hexham

Nearest Police Station: Rothbury

Organisation: NDH

Race Director: Carl Davison
Race Web Site: www.northerndownhill.co.uk  

Race Schedule:
Friday N/A

 8am Sign On Opens

8.30 Marshals Meeting

8.45 Uplift opens

9.00 course opens

13.00 course closed

13.30 1^st race runs commence

14.30 2^nd race runs commence

16.00 podium presentation


Racer numbers will be available at the race NDH timing trailer and is where all riders must sign on and

Riders will be given one number board for the event.

Note: 
Juvenile 13-14 years of age.
Youth  15-16 yers of age.
Veteran 40-49 years of age.
Master 30-39 years of age.
Women 13 and over.
Junior 17-18 years of age.
Senior 19-29 years of age.
Expert 19 and over.
Elite - 19 and over.

Juvenile - Riders must be in the year of their 13th or 14th birthday. 
Youth - Riders in the year of their 15th or 16th birthdays. 
Junior - Riders in the year of their 17th or 18th birthdays. 
Senior - Riders in the year of their 19th birthday then the Senior category is the appropriate aged based category. See below for how riders can attain Expert or Elite status.
Master - For riders aged 30 to 39.   
Veteran - For riders aged 40 to 49.
Grand Veteran - For riders aged over 50

Prize Money:The fastest three Elite Male and fastest time of the day

All prize money will be paid after the podium presentations
Elite Men
1st £150
2nd £100
3rd £50

Fastest time of the day £100.00

Race Regulations: The event will run under BC Regulations and Penalties. Please make sure you aware of the rules.

BDS rules incorporate those laid out in the current BC handbook of 2013. 


Uplift: 3 x NDH Minibuses and NDH trailers.

Race Timing: by NDH using Tag Heuer.
Results will be posted in the main arena on completion of each event and online by Monday 12:00 after the event.
The riders will start from a covered area and will cross a laser beam to start the timing. The finish line will use laser beams again to capture the rider crossing the line. A large T.V screen will show the results live at the finish line.

Medical: Excel Medical  will provide full medical cover both on course (In a 4x4 vehicle) and from an identifiable Base Station in the event arena.  A paramedic and assistant will be onsite.. 

Camping: Camping will be available onsite, no drinking water will be provided. Please note no fires.


Catering: Debbie the burger girl will be onsite Catering providing fresh hot and cold food and refreshments from 08.000 to 17.00 each day. 

Toilets:  Toilets will be provided,
Refunds and Transfers: If you wish to cancel a booking please note the following cancellation conditions:
29+ days notice: full refund paid back.
15-28 days notice: £20.00 paid back.
14 days or less notice: no refund.

NDH Events reserves the right to modify or cancel any event if circumstances beyond the control of the organiser should arise. This includes cancellation of event due to extreme weather, actscts of God, violence, civil disobedience and war. 
If an NDH event is cancelled we will not be liable for costs of travel fares, hotels, or any other expenses that may be incurred.
It is your responsibility to ensure the race is going ahead before travelling. We will do our best to inform you if the race has to be cancelled but we do not accept liability if we are unable to contact you. We strongly advise that you check before making travel and accommodation arrangements.
 
If the event is cancelled we are unable to refund or part refund any entry fee. We are also unable to transfer your entry to another event. 

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British Cycling Commissaires: tbc

Course Marshals: Marshals will be in place on course both Saturday and Sunday throughout training. Each marshal will be easily identifiable by wearing a high visibility vest and will be supplied with a working two way radio, a whistle, red and yellow flag and a supply of refreshments. We aim to ensure all our marshals are aged 16 or over and fit and able.
The marshal briefing will be carried out by Samdra  Angus at in the morning at the NDH timing trailer