Datchet XC - Race Instructions
Here are the details for the Datchet Cross Country:
Date: Sunday 9th November 2025
Time: 11:02
Place: The Brocas, Eton. Nearest postcode is SL4 6BW (Waterman's Arms)
Please note that there is no parking at the venue and very limited parking in Eton, so we strongly recommend car sharing where possible and using the various pay & display car parks across the river in Windsor.
From Windsor, walk across the bridge to Eton, then immediately turn left to find The Brocas.
We will be holding the Remembrance Day 2 minute silence at 11 am, immediately before the race start.
The course is flat & fast and approximately 10km. It starts with 2 laps round The Brocas to spread the field before going out onto The Thames Path up to Boveney, and then a meander back to The Brocas with some lovely views of the castle. It is a mix of grass, compacted gravel & tarmac, so it is not suitable for spikes. It is usually a good surface, but obviously can get muddy after rain.
Finishing disks will be handed out to all finishers - please return these disks to your club reps.
Food & drink will be served at the finish - please remember to bring your own plate & mug.
There will be portable toilets available on site, but please also make use of the various public toilets in Windsor & Eton.
Please do not use the bushes on The Brocas - there are certain local residents who actively look for it to happen just so they can report it to Eton College.
Good luck to everybody for the race.
Council car park map: https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/home/transport-and-streets/parking/car-parks-and...
Course map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1Xsa7F0Z6ZRBMB_NqCCvEw52IoUDIPnZk...
Race Information - Metros 5th October 2025
Our cross country course is two laps at Hillingdon House Farm Fields, we will be using Hillingdon Athletics Stadium as our base.
Address for paid parking at the Hillingdon Sports Complex - Gatting Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1ES. Please note that we only have permission to park here after 3pm.
For free parking – Honeycroft Hill, Hercies Road – Then head to North Way which will lead you to the race start line. Other options but a bit further to walk – Keith Park Road, Honey Hill and Vine Road.
Please do not park on / in the grounds of the Uxbridge Cricket Club or the LIDO car park – even if other drivers are going and doing this.
To assist with easing the parking problems encountered in previous years please try to car share - thank you!
No Headphones please. We do not recommend spiked shoes as the course has some tarmac sections.
Meet at the start line in the field next the the football fields south of the complex 30-40 mins before the race.
Refreshments will be laid out at the stadium after the race. Please remember to remove any muddy footwear before entering the indoor stadium facilities.
