The Club’s second orienteering event of 2009 was held in October and saw eight intrepid teams set off at six-minute intervals into Windsor Great Park to follow a 9-mile route set out by Club Secretary Claire Valvona.

As teams followed the direction sheets they had to answer questions to test their observation skills and collect specified treasure along the way.

A highlight for all involved was the stretch that took them down the avenue of trees dressed in their autumn colours alongside The Long Walk towards Windsor Castle. At other points on the route participants enjoyed fine views across Windsor and of the beautiful red deer that live in the Great Park.

Once the teams were returned and refreshed, the results were announced and rosettes presented. The winning team comprised Caroline Shrubb, Joe Brown and James Parker.

Thanks indeed to Claire and to Vanessa Hunt for making such a great day for all who took part.

Massive thanks to Claire and Vanessa for organising a fantastic day in Windsor Park on Sunday 11th October for the orienteerers. A fabulous time was had by all, particularly those eight riders who found themselves racing away from the avenue of trees.

The result are below:

1st James Parker, Joe Brown, Caroline Shrubb

2nd Rebecca Hill, Sian Rees-Smith, Kelly Lewis

3rd Paul Dixon, Julie Warner

4th Heidi Ann Stedeford and Michael

5th Sara Green and Isobel

6th Paul Warren and Kirsty