Taunton Vale Rotary Club | Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know

THE CHALLENGE:
DATE:Saturday 11th October 2025
LOCATION:Corfe Village Hall, Newton Lane,Corfe, Taunton TA3 7AQ
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TIMINGS:Teams start from 16:00, leaving every 5 minutes. Last team starts at 20:00
ENTRY:Choose between 8 or 15 mile routes
COST:Cost per person - £25 (aged 16 or over); £5 (aged under 16 on date of event)
All we ask is that each team member raises at least £25 in sponsorship which goes directly to charity
Entries close on 4th October 2025Registration coming soon
PARKING:Free parking on site. Signage and marshals will direct you to the parking area.
Please ensure you car-share where possible to the venue. Ideally, we suggest no more than two cars per team please
ROUTES:All routes start from event HQ, Corfe Village Hall. We aim to get your team out on the route within 15 minutes of the start time you request when entering
You will walk in the twilight and darkness through the fabulous countryside, making great memories and answering questions as you navigate the route
No routes pass though private homes, so please do not climb gates or fences, or shine torches into properties!!!
REGISTRATION:Registration is through this link: Registration coming soon
You will be asked as part of the online registration to confirm that you have read and comply with the requirements in this ‘Everything you need to know’ guide
REFRESHMENTS:Refreshments will be available during and after your walk, at the checkpoints en-route and at event HQ

BRIEFING:On the day, please arrive at event HQ at least 30 minutes prior to your start time and report to the Welcome Team. All teams will receive a Safety Briefing prior to their start time
SAFETY:As part of the Safety Briefing we will check that you have all of the required items specified in the Kit list (see below). No team will be able to start if anything is missing
You will be issued with a Team Tracker, which MUST be carried at all times. This is how we know you are safe and accounted for!
Our search and rescue team, Raynet, and qualified medical professionals, including an ambulance, will be present throughout the event
In the unlikely event of a serious accident or incident, call 999 and contact event HQ using the number on the route instructions which will be issued to you at the start of the challenge
For minor incidents or injuries, please contact event HQ
CHECKPOINTS:There are a number of checkpoints en-route. You MUST check-in at each checkpoint, and will be told when to continue
DOGS & ANIMALS:Regrettably no animals are permitted at event HQ or to accompany participants (with the exception of Assistance Dogs)Similarly, no animals should be left in vehicles whilst you take part in this event

ABILITY:This event is intended to be a test of your navigation and walking abilities. The routes are not way-marked, although clear written route instructions will be given to help you find your way
All entrants should be confident that they are able to walk the distance of the route they have chosen
Entrants should be proficient with the use of a map and compass. Whilst a mobile phone may be helpful, it should not be relied upon as a sole means of navigation

EQUIPMENT:

Mandatory kit per team: - OS Explorer Maps 128 (Taunton & Blackdown Hills)- Compass, as several directions are dependent on compass bearings, you may be asked to demonstrate capability- Mobile phone(s) are permitted for emergency use only, not for directional use, as not considered accurate enough- Whistle, in the event of an emergency only- First aid kit, for minor emergencies- Pens/pencils to complete the Quiz Challenge Questionnaire Answer Sheet- At check-in your Team Leader will be issued with a reflective jacket, carrying the team number, to be worn by one team member at all times
Optional kit per team:- If you have a battery pack for your mobile phone, charge it up and bring it with you

Mandatory kit per individual walker: - Reflective clothing; Hi-Vis Tabard, Coat or Jacket- Appropriate clothing and footwear for the terrain and weather conditions- Torch plus spare battery- Water and Food in the event of an emergency
Water:Please bring plenty of fluidsWe ask that you come prepared and self-sufficient for the conditions, although there will be water and refreshments available at checkpoints

HEADQUARTERS - REFRESHMENTS: On arrival at the start and finish point, which is also half-way for those on the long route, you will be greeted with a smile and nice brew, or soup courtesy of our friends at Mr Miles, served by the team from Inner Wheel
TRANSPORT: Free transport is provided for any entrant who is unable to complete the route, or in the event of an emergency, where the Ambulance is unable to access your location
TOILETS: There will be toilets available at the start and finish point of your route
WEATHER: October can be a challenging time for weather conditions, please make sure you are appropriately equipped for the conditions at the event time
Should the weather conditions not be appropriate for the event to start, you will be contacted via email through the online registration portal
PHOTOGRAPHS:There will be Photographers at the event, at various locations en-route
FINISH:Please make sure you register your return at the end of the walk. Here you will receive your Completers Medal
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