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^ Everything @andyp said.
The course is probably about as newbie-friendly as they come. It's wide, to encourage overtaking, and fast. There's a bit of everything, but the emphasis is on big sweeping curves, designed to be ridden at speed, rather than dead turns. You'll probably get lapped (as will half the rest of the field), but the riders lapping you will have no issue getting past; no need at all for you to get out of their way. The ground is very well drained, so anyone expecting a mudfest is going to be disappointed, it'll look nothing like the photo above.
Parcours is probably 80% grass, 20% gravel track. There's a set of steps that some people were riding last year, though I suspect running was quicker, and two pairs of hurdles. There's a couple of hills, but nothing brutal; single speed will be fine.
You can race on pretty much any bike you like, so long as it has bar end plugs, 2 brakes and a freewheel. I've actually ridden the course on a road bike, but that might be a bit sketchy in the wet.
Races are 1 hour for Senior, 40 mins for Vets and Women.
Entry and race times here or you can enter on the day, no limit on numbers, but it'll cost you an extra 5 quid.