Rally Format:

The event uses traditional ‘plot 'n' bash’ style of navigation used on road rallies.  Competitors are issued with this information at the start, which they then have to decode to enable them to follow a predetermined route set at a maximum average speed of 30 mph or less.  Manned time controls are located along the way and penalties collected for arriving too early or too late at these locations, or missing them completely.  Route checks such as code boards are also used to ensure that they are following the correct route between time controls.  The types of navigation used during the event typically includes:

Experts: Map extracts, tulips, 8 figure map references, map features, grid lines, spot heights, herringbones, compass points and map features (e.g. bridges, watercourses).

Newcomers/Novices: Map extracts, tulips, 6 figure map references and map features.

Click on the links below to view and download the route instructions for past events, as well as an example Time Card (please note that the instructions containing map extracts are quite large and may take some time to download).  Further information on navigational methods commonly used on road rallies and guidance intended to help the Novice crew tackle events with some degree of confidence can be found on our 'Rallying Tips' page.