Allan BankSat 14 Mar
Family/Saturday Series
Local level event
What does this mean?
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
Terrain type: Woodland
Location Info
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Near: Grasmere Lat,Lng: 54.4592,-3.0252 Postcode: LA22 9SS What3Words: ///branching.sulked.triads
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
There is no parking at Allan Bank, Grasmere.
Parking in Grasmere Village pay & display car parks or Grasmere Primary School (payment via honesty box) located W3W ///sandals.hurricane.shudders.
It is a 5-10 minute walk from car parks to registration at Allan Bank. Directions to the event will be at the drive entrance in the village W3W ///shields.runways.condense from where it is 100m walk up to the house and grounds.
Map / Terrain
Forest/Woodland/ Fields variety of paths/fences/walls/crags.
There are a number of steep banks and crags in the area, please make sure small children are monitored at all times and that any children competing alone are aware of the crag symbol and contour detail.
We will have the navigation hub near registration with map examples.
Shoes with good grip are strongly recommended on the Orange and score courses.
Map scale 1:2500.
2023 map by Martin Bagness
Course Information
White 1.2km, 50m climb
Yellow 2.1km, 100m climb
Orange 2.4km 170m climb
Plus score 45 mins.
Entry Details
Entries via SI entries now open, EOD available at Registration
Registration and Start times
Registration will be in the billiards room. Please do not wear muddy shoes or shoes with metal dobbs in the billiards room.
Start and finish will be close together next to the main house.
Registration from 1:00pm for entry on the day.
SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available at Registration for those who do not have their own.
Start times are from 1:30pm to 2:45pm.
Courses will close at 3:30pm.
You should make your way to the finish by 3:30pm even if you have not completed your course.
Facilities
Toilets at Allan Bank are situated inside the main house. Please note orienteers are welcome to use the toilets but access to the rest of the house is for National Trust Members or paying public only. Furthermore, please do not wear muddy shoes or shoes with metal dobbs inside the main house or the billiards room.
Dog restrictions
Dogs on leads allowed please be mindful of roads, public and other course competitors.
Contacts / Officials
Series Coordinators: Carol McNeil/ Louise Thompson
Organisers: Carol McNeil/ Louise Thompson
Planner: Claire Heppenstall
Saturday Series Enquiries: SSInfo@lakelandoc.uk
Saturday Series Scoring: SSScoring@lakelandoc.uk
Nearest A&E Hospital
Miscellaneous
Family/Saturday Series suitable for younger and new members.
LEAGUE COURSES White/Yellow/Orange earn points in the Junior league & top up your school points. Juniors competing must take part by themselves.
OPEN COURSES white/yellow/orange/score open courses, enjoy the open courses. In groups, pairs or alone & practice your orienteering skills.
NAVIGATION HUB Come and collect skills cards, earn stickers and show us where you went.