Esher Common Night-O, Tuesday 28th January
Entries now open at SiEntries
The third race of South London Orienteers’ 2024-2025 Night series takes place on Esher Common, on Tuesday 28th January 2025.
Race Centre
The race will be based at Oxshott Village Centre (village hall), KT22 0QJ. Unfortunately there is no catering on offer but the kitchen is available for running water and a kettle. The Bear (pub) and The Victoria (restaurant) are within 15 min walk from the Village centre.
Kit can be left in the hall while you run.
Note that due to online entry (see below), you do not need to come the the hall before your run if you have your own SI card – you can go directly to the start. However you must come back to the hall to download.
Whistles are mandatory – they can be borrowed (collect from Oxshott Centre).
| Location | Esher Common |
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| Address | Oxshott Village Centre, KT22 0QJ |
| Latitude/longitude | 51.3323, -0.3633 |
| OS grid reference | TQ141605 |
| Maps | Google Maps, OpenStreetMap |
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Getting There
Oxshott Station is on the Waterloo to Guildford line. (Oxshott is not in the Oyster card zone – you will need a ticket if travelling from London). The shortest route from the station (~800m) is to take the unlit path through the edge of the common of the railway until you reach the footbridge which leads into Sheath Lane – dashed line on map below. Alternatively, you can stick to the slightly longer route via the A244, Goldrings Road and Holtwood Road – which is fully lit.
If driving, there is substantial on-street parking close the the Village Centre and at the Station (charges may apply at the later).
The start will be approximately 5 minutes walk from the hall.
Race Details & Entry
The entry fee is £5 for SLOW members, students and juniors; £7 for others. The races use both SIAC contactless and SI electronic punching; SIAC cards are available to hire for those who do not have their own for £2. A small number of headlamps are also available to borrow for free but you need to e-mail the organiser in advance of each race to reserve one.
Entries via SiEntries. All entries, including on the day, will be online. Entries will stay open until 19:25 on the day of the event subject to map availability.
Start Times: 18:15 – 19:30
Courses close 20:30 – you must return to the village hall by this time, even if you have not completed the course.
Two courses are offered:
- Long: ~ 5.2km straight line (optimal route approx. 6km), challenging
- Short: ~2.6km straight line (optimal route approx. 3km), challenging
The Long course has crossing of Sandy Lane (not timed out). While traffic is expected to be light please take great care. Under 16s cannot take part in the Long unless accompanied by an adult. The Short course does not cross roads, so can be completed by under 16s.
Results will be available on the SLOW website shortly after the event.
Terrain
Esher Common offers varied and relatively technical terrain (the most technical terrain of the series).
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Additional Information
This event can’t happen without volunteer effort on the night. If you can lend a hand on the start, or with collecting controls, it is greatly appreciated – please get in touch with Paul. Everyone who helps will be able to run – and get a free entry! The rota and roles can be found on our Helpers Required! page.
Photographs may be taken during the event.
Organiser / Planner – Paul Todd
