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Click
here for a map of the Fun Run and Half Marathon routes
Berkhamsted Railway Station is very
conveniently situated for the start/finish line and,
wherever possible, we strongly encourage runners and
supporters to use the train rather than come by car. It's
kinder to the environment; you will avoid problems with
congestion and can simply walk to and from the station.
Click here to access London Midland Timetables
However if you do arrive by road,
we recommend you enter Berkhamsted from the A41 by-pass by taking the exit on to
the A416 signed to Chesham!
Click here
for a map designating the various car parking facilities in Berkhamsted.
For the first time
this year, we will be operating a free car park at Ashlyns
School. This is a 15/20 minute walk from the
start/finish lines but the potential benefit is that once runners
return to their cars, they should avoid traffic congestion
in the town centre.
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Ashlyns
School is easily reached by cars approaching from either
direction of the A41 by-pass (Junction 20 on M25). Leave
the by-pass at the Chesham exit and then exit large
roundabout in to Chesham Road. Ashlyns School is a few
hundred yards on the right hand side opposite
Berkhamsted School's playing fields. Look out for the
Yellow Arrows and Signs!
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You can approach Ashlyns School from Berkhamsted Town
Centre via Chesham Road. Heavy traffic on the morning
may, however, slow you down in the High Street.
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The Ashlyns car park will take 300 cars and it is on a
first come first serve basis. It will be open and manned
from 0800 hours and will be free although there will be a bucket
collection for those who would like to help offset our
costs.
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Ashlyns
School is a 15/20 minute walk away from the start/finish
lines. It is downhill to the start and conversely a bit
of a climb on the way back. We strongly recommend
that those who choose to utilise this new parking
facility arrive in plenty of time both to park and
transfer to the start.
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For those who prefer to park closer to the start, the
available car parks are marked. In past years, the
railway station has proved a popular parking spot and
will again be free courtesy of London Midland. Car parking charges are expected to apply at all
the other car parks highlighted on the map (ie other
than Ashlyns
School and the railway station) so please come prepared with change.
STOP PRESS: We
have just been advised by Dacorum Borough Council that for
this day only they will not enforce the 4 hour maximum
stay at the Canal Fields car park where charges do not
apply. PLEASE NOTE,
however, that there is no change of policy on any other
Dacorum Borough Council car park in Berkhamsted and marked
charges and maximum stay criteria will both apply and be
enforced on the day.
Finally, we strongly recommend you arrive in plenty of time.
Those arriving at the last minute are more likely to find it
difficult
to park and transfer in time for the race starts. |