Travel to Berry Hill Park, Mansfield, Important information
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO LONGER ANY PARKING ALLOWED ON THE GRASS WITHIN THE PARK FOR ATHLETES, SUPPORTERS OR SPECTATORS
Do not park in local roads as this will cause inconvenience for local residents and will jeopardise future cross country events in the park.
ECCA will be operating a park and ride system for this year’s event from 3 alternative car parking facilities.
Those travelling from the North should use the car park at the Linney Group Ltd, Adamsway (NG18 4FL). Leave the M1 at Jct 29 and follow the A617 to Mansfield, then take A6009 St Peters Way and A6191 Ratcliffe Gate (becomes Southwell Rd West) – and the car park is accessed via Adamsway which is just off the A6191 and will be clearly signposted.
If travelling from the South or the Midlands, then park at West Notts Coll (NG18 5BH) and the Crematorium. (NG18 5BJ). Exit M1 at Jct 27 and follow the A611 to Mansfield. Both Car Parks are located just before the junction with Nottingham Rd and will be sign posted.
If travelling via the A1 from the Newark direction, get on the A617 the Southwell Rd and approach the Linney car park (NG18 4FL) via A61 Southwell Rd West.
Shuttle buses will operate from the above car parks regularly from 8 am until 4.30pm. Directions to Berry Hill will also be signposted for those who want to get to the Park on foot.
However, there will be £5 charge per car for parking and this is to be paid in advance.
To obtain your parking permit please use this link: https://www.race-results.co.uk/onlineentries/user/login.php?raceid=5464
If you do not pre register, spaces may not be available and if available will cost £10 to pay on the day (card only).
Tent and Coach permits
Each Club will be issued with one permit (on application to admin@englishcrosscountry.co.uk naming the Club) for a vehicle to offload a gazebos/club tent etc. This will allow them access to Coal Authority NG18 4RG Car Park.
It should be noted that it is 500m to where the Club Tent area is. Drop offs will be allowed at the Coal Authority but vehicles must then go to one of the designated CPs. Disabled parking is available on site, please email admin@englishcrosscountry.co.uk for permit.
Coaches and large Minibuses will be directed to Blackscotch Lane NG18 4WJ where parking will be allowed opposite to the Park. To make sure there is enough parking please let us know if your Club is travelling by Coach or Large Minibus by emailing admin@englishcrosscountry.co.uk with the information.
TEAM MANAGERS PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS INFORMATION IS GIVEN TO ALL TRAVELLING TO MANSFIELD ON THE 2nd NOVEMBER FOR A GOOD DAY