INVOC School O League - Craig Phadrig
Info: New entries for this event closed on Monday 12th May 2025 at 12:00.
| Senior BO Member | £7.00 | |
| Senior SOA Member | £8.00 | |
| Senior Non-Member | £9.00 | |
| Junior / Student BO Member | £3.00 | |
| Junior / Student SOA Member | £3.00 | |
| Junior / Student Non-Member | £3.00 | |
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Craig Phadrig is a forested hill on the western edge of Inverness. It is the site of an ancient Pictish hill fort visible as an oval shaped mound at the top of the hill. There is a mix of wide tracks, narrow earth paths with some rocks and short steep slopes.
Easier courses (white, yellow and orange) have been planned so that young and less experienced competitors are well away from major crags.
Map:
Pre-marked and printed on waterproof paper, scale 1:5000 with 5m contour interval
Course details:
| Colour | Length | Climb |
| White | 1.0km | 85m |
| Yellow | 2.1km | 140m |
| Orange | 2.8km | 120m |
| Light Green | 3.2km | 165m |
| Green | 4.1km | 235m |
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Entries:
School groups must pre enter by NOON, Monday 12th May. Entries can be made by completing and emailing the entry form that has been sent to schools (Email: schools.invoc@gmail.com). The cost per pupil is £3 payable by cheque or transfer. (Bank transfer preferred.)
Club members/individuals please pre-enter here. There is limited entry on the day (extra fee payable).
Please note that the information you provide when entering the event will be stored on computer and will be used solely for the purposes of the event. Event results will be published on the internet. By entering the event you are authorising the use of the information you provide in this way. Information will not be made available to parties not directly involved with the event other than as detailed above.
Directions: From centre of Inverness take the A862 heading for Beauly, cross the canal bridge at Muirtown and turn left at the second set of traffic lights onto King Brude Road. Follow the road for 0.5 mile then turn right at the traffic lights into Leachkin Road. Continue straight ahead at the roundabout, then take the first right turn into Balnafettack Road. The car park is at Kingsview Christian Centre (postcode IV3 8TF) a short distance along this road on the left side. Please drive carefully around this residential area.
Parking for school and early participants: At the Kingsview Christian Centre, Balnafettack Road. Spaces are limited so please car share as much as possible. The car park is available until 7pm - please make sure your car is retrieved by then. From the car park, go through the gate and follow the red & white tapes along to the registration area behind Balnafettack Crescent.
Parking for late participants and helpers: Park considerately in nearby residential streets but please do not use the car park if you are leaving the event after 7pm.
Toilets:
Toilets are available at Kingsview Christian Centre until 7pm.
Registration, Start/Finish
Registration (dibber and map collection), first aid and the start & finish area are located approximately 200m from the Kingsview Christian Centre. From the car park, go through the gate and follow the tapes along to registration. Please take care when walking with your group and ensure children are supervised. Please respect local residents.
Start Times:
Start times for schools will be between 3.40m and 4.45pm, so all school groups should have completed their courses by 5:45pm at the latest. Starts will remain open for non-school competitors until 6:15pm.
Courses close promptly 7.15pm
First Aid: The first aid point is at registration. The nearest A&E department is at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.
Safety:
All participants must report to download, even if they have not finished their course.
It is recommended that all junior competitors should carry a whistle. Six short blasts indicate a competitor in trouble, anyone hearing this signal is asked to offer assistance. Stout footwear is advised ie fell shoes/trail shoes/trainers with good grips. In case of bad weather please dress appropriately. Competitors may be advised to wear a waterproof jacket.
Please note that Craig Phadrig is a popular venue for walkers – you should respect other forest users. All participants should follow the principles of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code during this event (https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot)
Organiser: Ken McDonald
Planner: Lily Carter
Safety sign-off: Suzanne Robins-Bird
Please check the INVOC website and facebook page for any last minute details.
Thanks to Forestry and Land Scotland for allowing us use of the wood and to Kingsview Christian Centre for the use of their car park and facilities.
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