Final Details
Last Updated (Wednesday, 15 September 2010 18:03)
On this page you will find the following information; please click on an item to go direct to that section.
- A. Team List
- B. Arrival Process
- C. Registration
- D. Villa Allocation
- E. Event Timetable
- F. Walk Details
- G. Bike Hire
- H. Saturday Lunch
- I. Kit List
- J. Departure
At the bottom of this page you will find several attachments that you can download and print as necessary including a printable version of this webpage.
A. Team List
A team list is attached to the bottom of this webpage and can be downloaded here. If you don't know or can't remember your team name look at this team list instead. Do take a look and note down the following three key bits of information:
- your villa number which will also be your team number for the walk
- your team's start time
It is important that you make a note of these details, especially your villa number as you will require this when you register on Friday and at several different times throughout the day on Saturday.
B. Arrival Process
Download a map of Center Parcs here
Arriving By Car (between 1700 hrs and 2200 hrs)
As you approach the Arrivals Lodge follow the Pink Team Walk Challenge (TWC) signage. Please download and print off a copy of the ‘Participant’ sign, and display this in your front window. This will ensure that you fast-tracked and it will prevent you from queuing with other guests. Once you are through the entrance barrier you will be met by the Quest arrivals team in fluorescent jackets and directed to the TWC car park. The Quest arrivals team will provide you with a site map and direct you to The Venue, where registration will take place.
Check-in and issue of villa keys will take place at The Venue. From the car park, please proceed to The Venue by foot following the Pink Team Walk Challenge signage.
Once you have registered, you are free to make your way to your villa either directly on foot or by returning to the car park and driving to your villa to unload your luggage. You are not allowed to park at your villa, you can only stop briefly to unload. So once you have put your luggage in your villa, please make sure you return your car to the car park.
CARS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE CAR PARK TO AVOID CLAMPING.
Please note the speed limit on site is 10mph
Arriving By Taxi (from the station)
If you are arriving by taxi, ask the driver to be dropped at The Venue. Please proceed to The Venue on foot following the Pink Team Walk Challenge signage signposts.
Please be aware that the taxi rank at Thetford station is rather small so we suggest that you have the following numbers to hand on arrival:
- A1 Brandon 01842 755555
- Goldstar 01842 762666
- A1 Bury 01284 766777
Where possible taxi’s should be shared
C. Registration
Registration at the Venue will be open from 5.00pm until 10.00pm. At registration, you will be asked for your villa number so please make a note of this from the team list. You will then receive your villa keys, T-Shirts and your Team Walk Challenge pack which will include a pre marked map, check point descriptions, a full set of challenge instructions and a permanent marker pen.
Late Arrivals
Late arrivals should make their way straight to their villa to meet up with their team mates.
D. Villa Allocation
Please take a look at the team list to see which villa your team is in. Do make a note of your villa number, your team number and your start time.
To see where your villa is located, download a high reslolution map here (note this document is 0.8MB in size so downloading it may take a while - if you have problems try saving it first before opening it). You may wish to print off a copy and mark on which villa you are in.
You will require your villa number if you want to book any activities or a restaurant for the Friday night. All such bookings must be paid for personally.
E. Event Timetable
Friday 17th September
17:00-22:00 Registration in The Venue
Saturday 18th September
07:30-09:00 Breakfast in The Venue
09:30-10:20 Start of the 2010 Marsh TeamWalk Challenge. You can find your team's start time on the team list here.
16:30-17:20 Latest time by which teams must finish the TeamWalk Challenge
18:45-19:30 Drinks Reception in Café Rouge which is located in the Piazza and is adjacent to the Venue.
19:40-20:00 Prize Giving in The Venue
20:00-00:30 Dinner & Party in The Venue
Sunday 19th September
You will responsible for your own breakfast. You can depart at any time during the day.
F. Walk Details
The course is relatively flat with no steep climbs. The maximum time for each walk is 7 hours.
- Short Course - approx. 7.5 miles
- Medium Course - approx. 11 miles
- Long Course - approx. 15 miles
On top of this, there are also bonus point opportunities (for all 3 courses) which you may or may not wish to visit. More details about bonus points will be in your Team Walk Challenge pack that you will pick up at registration.
All the routes follow well defined paths and forest tracks
Each team will receive an A3 waterproof map which is an extract of the 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey Explorer Map No. 229 - Thetford Forest in the Brecks
The start and finish is located on the southern perimeter fence near to villas 174-180. Please download and print a copy of this map which has the start location marked on it. You must make your way to the start on foot - no bikes or cars are allowed at the start. Follow the Marsh Team Walk Challenge signage to the start.
The team must remain together at all times.
G. Bike Hire
Some of you may find it useful to have a bike to help you get around the Center Parcs site. Free bikes are available for everyone who wants one from the Cycle Centre. There is an express collection point for Marsh participants. Please follow the Marsh Team Walk Challenge signage.
When you go to pick up your bikes inform the hire centre staff that you are part of the Marsh Group and give them your villa number. The bike hire is open from 09:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs.
We appreciate that this won’t be convenient for late arrivals. However, bikes are not essential certainly prior to the start of the walk. All chalets are no more than 12 minutes walk from the Venue (the event HQ) and bikes are not permitted at the start of the walk. All teams must walk to the start.
If you intend to stay all day on the Sunday you can pick up bikes when you return from the walk.
No bikes at the Start
H. Saturday Lunch
Teams will be responsible for providing their own lunch / snacks on Saturday. There is a convenience store called ParcMarket onsite. For opening hours and more details please see here.
Alternatively, you may wish to get provisions offsite. This is probably the cheapest option.
I. Kit List
What you are advised to take with you
- A watch
- A sun or warm hat dependent on the weather
- Sun screen
- A water bottle or something to carry water in
- Chocolate bars or other similar high energy food to eat en route
- A small rucksack to keep the above items in and some change of clothing
- A compass (only if you know how to use it). A compass is not necessary to navigate around the courses but if you have a compass and know how to use it then you might find it beneficial to have it with you.
What to wear
Working from the bottom up:
- Walking boots, sturdy shoes, trainers or running shoes
- Light trousers or shorts
- T shirts will be provided
- Fleece or warm jumper
- Waterproof jacket
There is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing!
J. Departure
You are free to stay at Center Parcs for as long as you wish on Sunday. All activities will be at your own expense.
Checklist for departure:
- We kindly ask that you strip your beds.
- Please return your bike to the Cycle Centre.
- Deposit your keys in the key boxes as you leave the Center Parcs.
We look forward to meeting you later this month and we hope that you will have a fantastic time.
 Centre Parcs Map | Showing the key locations | 533 Kb |
| Centre Parcs Map | Higher resolution blank map showing villa locations | 888 Kb |
 Final Details | Download & print and copy of this webpage | 216 Kb |
| Participant Sign | Download, print and display on your dashboard | 119 Kb |
| Team List by person | Start times, villa numbers & team numbers | 112 Kb |
| Team List by teams | Start times, villa numbers & team numbers | 63 Kb |