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Norfolk & Suffolk LDWA are holding the 3rd Rodent Wriggle with three routes: a 13.5 mile, 23 mile and a 31.5 mile route. The 13.5 mile route branches off the main route at 7 miles, and the 23 mile route branches off it at 12.5 miles, with both returning to the main route to finish.

The Rodent Wriggle is named after the way it meanders its way up the upper reaches of the River Rat. A gentle undulating scenic route through the Mid Suffolk countryside, with 10 historic churches along the 31.5mile route. All are interesting in their own way, but of particular note are Great Finborough with its majestic spire, quaint thatched Harleston Church, and Rattlesden Church with its magnificent Angel roof.

This event is ‘scan & go’.

Registration opens at 7.30am.

Walkers start between 7.30-9.00am

Runners Long and Medium routes start between 9.00 and 10am

Runners Short route 9.30 – 10am

All to finish by 19.00.

Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult.

Start: Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, IP6 8BB (GR TM088547)

Parking at the Community Centre for the Long and Medium routes. For the Short route, please use the free parking in Station Yard or at Needham Lake, only a short distance from the community centre.

CHECKPOINTS: The 13 mile route has 2 CP, the 23 mile has 3 CP and 31.5 mile route has 4 CP.  Checkpoint opening and closing times to be adhered to, particularly CP 2 for the long route as you will be instructed to take the shorter 23 mile route if late. Note: if you arrive at a CP before the official opening time, you will need to wait.

There will be refreshments at all checkpoints and a light meal at the finish.

Dogs are allowed on the event, but not allowed inside any hall (except assistance dogs). All dogs must be on leads at all times & must have appropriate liability insurance.

SAFETY: please adhere to all government and LDWA guidelines.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT: Route description to be downloaded from LDWA website (in waterproof cover) and please bring your own mug.

MAP covering the route: OS Explorer 211 or Land ranger 155

ROUTE DESCRIPTION & GPX, will be available on the N&S LDWA website shortly before the event. You must download your own route description before the event.

FOOD/DRINK: The entry fee includes drinks throughout, toast & biscuits at the start, snacks at all checkpoints & a light meal at the finish. We will cater for Vegetarians; some gluten-free and Vegan choices will be available. If you have a particular dietary requirement please bring your own food which we can arrange to take to the checkpoints for you.

RETIREMENTS: Retirement should be at a checkpoint and you must inform a marshal. Return transport will only be provided from a checkpoint.

AWARDS: A certificate will be awarded to all at the finish.

ENTRY FEES: LDWA members £16, Non-LDWA £26. Entries limited to 165; when full, a waiting list will be added.

There will be no entries on the day. Entries are not transferable and no substitutions.

CANCELLATION: Cancellation of the event will be at the discretion of the organisers and entry fees will be refunded less a proportional amount for the unavoidable costs incurred.

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