Scatter rallies are a wonderful way to have a few hours of competitive entertainment.
Each entry requires a driver a navigator and a car. Also required is an ordinance survey map (about £3 from eBay) a pencil, ruler, rubber and for most of us older generation a magnifying glass is a good optional extra.
Each team a given around 20 to 25 plots to find on the map and they must then choose a selection of around 15 to 20 to visit in as short a route as possible. At each plot on the route the team needs to solve a small clue and record the answer.
The winners are the team that get the most clues correct in the shortest mileage recorded.