Embargo

All forest areas are under ‘strict embargo’. Potential trialists and other persons, who, through knowledge of the terrain may influence the results of the competition, are not allowed to enter these embargoed areas.

All sprint areas are under ‘soft embargo’. These areas are permitted for access to potential trialists and other persons but it is prohibited to visit with a map, to orienteer (reconnoitre) through the embargoed area or to test route choices running or walking. No organised orienteering of any kind may take place in these embargoed areas until after the trials weekend.

Family and friends of trialists may be asked to support the setup of the event on the day of the competition, and if this is the case, they are not permitted to communicate with any trialists from the time of entering the embargoed area until after the competition is complete.

King's Birthday 2026

Please make yourself aware of the embargoed areas and embargo rules in place for King's Birthday 2026, specifically Embargo Fangorn in Woodhill Forest North.