POTTERIES ORIENTEERING CLUB 

Downs Banks Local Event

 Saturday 14th November 2026

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Registration : from 10:00   

Starts : 10.30 – 12.00

Location :           

Downs Banks , Washdale Lane, Stone

Grid Ref SJ 90028 36501        ST17 8UU 

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Turn off the A34 dual-carriageway at the roundabout close to the George and Dragon pub, between Stone and Stoke-on-Trent. Follow Meaford Rd to the next roundabout, then take the 3rd exit, crossing a canal and railway line. Follow Wash Dale Lane for approx. 1.3km; the entrance to Downs Banks is on the left, approx. 150m after crossing a ford. Parking is in the car park (limited to 30 cars), on the access road or in Wash Dale Lane.

Entries and Fees

Entry on the day will be available but the only way to guarantee a map is to pre- enter through this website. Entries will be available up to Thursday 12th November at 12:00. After that entries are subject to us having enough maps printed on the day. We always print extra maps but can never know whether it will be enough. 

All entry payments (whether pre- entry or on the day) are done on the day at the event with cash or by debit/credit card.

Senior non BOF member £7 

Senior BOF member £6

POTOC member £5

Juniors £3.00, POTOC Juniors £2.50

Courses available

Easy 2.2km

Moderate 2.7km

Very Short Hard 2.7km

Short Hard 3.9km

Long Hard 5.1km

1 hr Score

Punching     Sportident (SIAC air punching will be enabled)    

Safety   You must report to download even if you retire. First Aid Kit is located at Download. Competitors run at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety. 

Toilets   None on site. The closest toilets are located in Crown St. Stone  ST15 8QN

Planner  Rob Holdway

Organiser  Harry Lowe  tel: 07542 204014   email: harrylowe@aol.com