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Stage Access
Generally access is limited to the
Kielder stages, security personnel and extra locks have been
placed on certain forest and other roads. Spectators are likely
to have difficulty getting to stage by any other way than the
defined routes below.
A spectator point has been set up
on each stage (where possible); each has been chosen not only
for its accessibility but also for the viewing.
A small charge for parking is
likely at each location, with agreement with the local forestry
office the proceeds for each is donated to a local good cause,
we hope that you will help us supporting these very good causes
in what are normally remote local communities. Monies are shared
with local communities affected by the event. Cost for us will
be £10 per car. This one off payment will allow access to all
the Spectator car parks
SS 1 - Hyndlee. First car due 09:01
Off the A6088 south of Bonchester Bridge. Near Fellside no
official parking or spectator point has been arranged but you
may be able to park at the side of the A6088, the stage exit is
at MR 80 657080 a 2mile walk leads to the stage finish. Not good
spectating. Very long walk to a straight before the flying
finish.
SS2 – Ogre Hill First car due 09:38
Sorry the Forest Enterprise have requested no spectator point or
parking on this stage on safety grounds.
SS3 – The Ride First car due 10:09
Leave A68 at MR 80/783011 follow signs for forest drive Car
parking on forest drive at Blackblakehope MR 80/780001. A short
walk through the picnic area brings you to the spectator Point.
PLEASE
NOTE The forest drive will be closed and manned by Forest
Enterprise to stop people using it to get through to Kielder –
The gates at Kielder end will be locked.
SS 4 – Black Fell First car due 11:45
Enter the forest just south of Kielder village (MR 80/628 929).
Signposted SKYSPACE. The 2 mile drive into forest almost brings
you to a T junction where there are excellent views.
SS 5 - Bellingburn First car due 12:15
Access to this viewpoint is via the Kielder dam, cross the dam
at MR 80/ 706 870 and follow the signs. Here good views are
afforded from a recently felled area. Cars will approach a quite
fast junction between the log piles. NO access via Falstone
village.
SS 6 – Cragshield First car due 13:01
Access is via the forestry road almost opposite the south side
of the Kielder Dam (MR 80/ 708 870). A short drive into the
forest brings you to an excellent viewing area. After obeying
the marshals while crossing the track you will have access to an
elevated area with panoramic views of the approach and departure
to the junction.
SS 7 – Buck Fell First car due 14:45
Enter the forest just south of Kielder village (MR 80/628 929).
Signposted SKYSPACE. The 2 mile drive into forest almost brings
you to a T junction where there are excellent views.
SS8 – Hindhope First car due 16:01
Leave A68 at MR 80/783011 follow signs for forest drive Car
parking on forest drive at Blackblakehope MR 80/780001. A short
walk through the picnic area brings you to the spectator Point.
PLEASE
NOTE The forest drive will be closed and manned by Forest
Enterprise to stop people using it to get through to Kielder –
The gates at Kielder end will be locked.
SS9 – Byrness Hill
Sorry the Forest Enterprise have requested no spectator point or
parking on this stage on safety grounds.
There will be 4 service areas during the event; all are in close
proximity, south east of Kielder village.
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Hey, let’s be careful out there
If you remember the 1980s TV series Hill Street Blues, you’ll
recall this caution at briefings before the cops went on patrol.
But, because fast cars and pedestrians can be a potentially
dangerous combination it’s also a good motto for safe spectating
on the Brick & Steel Border Counties Rally.
Rally fans know there is nothing more exciting than watching
powerful cars scrabbling for grip as drivers fight to shave
tenths of a second off their time over forest tracks. And with
thousands of spectator’s eager to see the thrills and spills on
one of the UK’s most popular rallies, your safety continues to
be our top priority.
The Brick & Steel Border Counties Rally has an excellent safety
record. We want to keep it that way and we want you to enjoy the
action without getting hurt. Our top ten tips for safe
spectating are:
1. Use the official car parks. We work with the police to
provide you with the best routes in and out of special stage car
parks. The cost of parking is also less than ignoring the
roadside No-Parking restrictions.
2. Use the designated spectator areas. They are chosen
with safety and the view of the track in mind, as well as their
closeness to car parks. Some have other facilities such as
toilets, catering and commentary.
3. Wear warm, waterproof clothing and strong footwear.
This is Kielder in March, not summer in the Monaco pit lane,
and the forest tracks can be uneven and slippery.
4. Leave young children and dogs at home.
5. Always obey the marshals and follow the safety code in
the programme and on notices.
6. Stand well back. There is no substitute for distance
between you and a rally car.
7. Stand on high ground, not below the level of the road.
You get a better view and, when gravity takes over, cars fall
down and not up.
8. Never stand in restricted areas, escape roads, or on
the outside of corners. If you do the stage could be delayed or
cancelled.
9. Don’t walk or cycle on the special stage. Even before
the rally cars arrive there are officials and course cars on the
stage.
10. Stay alert at all times. The cars may be travelling
fast but they are no noisier than your own car.
In the 30 minutes before the rally cars start any special stage
there will be a series of safety cars through each stage. Each
will be looking for people walking on the track, standing too
close or in run-off areas.
“Unless we are satisfied that a
stage can be run safely, it will be cancelled,” says Brick &
Steel Border Counties Rally Chief Safety Officer, Clayton
Lackenby. “So don’t be the one that spoils the fun for everybody
by not behaving sensibly and safely.”
Concept Courtesy of Rallye
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