British Orienteering

Devils Dyke Trail Challenge 2026

Thu 25th Jun 2026
 Devils Dyke
 Poynings, north of Brighton & Hove
 SO
 SEOA
 Local
Refreshments available
Suitable for newcomers
Coaching/advice available
Online entry available
Dogs allowed - constraints may apply

Location

Venue:Devils Dyke
Nearest town:Poynings, north of Brighton & Hove
Event centre:adjacent to the Devils Dyke Tavern car park
Postcode:BN45 7AB
Grid reference:TQ258110
Parking information:National Trust pay & display Car park outside Devils Dyke Tavern.
Dog rules:Keep under control at all times, the courses are likely to pass through / alongside fields containing livestock

Details

Description:Course Information:- Long - 8km, Short - 4km. Collect your map and timing chip in the car park in front of the Devil's Dyke Tavern. Race will start at 7.30pm prompt. Assemble on the grass to the north of the Dyke Tavern. Course Setter Notes: Some of the legs between checkpoints offer route choice. It's possible to stick to paths and tracks, but some runners may opt to cut across open downland. Tracks and paths in areas of woodland remain runnable and the summer undergrowth has not encroached across the paths too much.
Type:Cross Country
Physical difficulty of terrain:Hard
Entry times:Mass-start at 7.30pm
Punch type:SI
Hire fee: £1
Event number:88657
Event website:Click here

Courses

Course description:Course Information, Long - 8km, Short - 4km. Open downland with patches of woodland
 
XS
0-2.5km
S
2.6-5.0km
M
5.1-7.5km
L
7.6-10km
XL
10.1km +
Very Easy
Easy
Medium
Hard
Very Hard
Course Technical Difficulty and Length (Km) are a guide to the standard of the courses offered.

Entry

Payment dateJunior/studentSeniorFamily/group
01/06/2026 - 24/06/2026 (Pre-entry only)£0 (£2)£4 (£6)£4 (£6)
Non-member fees shown in brackets.
Online entry via:racesignup.co.uk
Online entry closing date:24/06/2026

Contact us

Club:SO
Association:SEOA
Website:http://www.southdowns-orienteers.org.uk
Contact:Robert Lines