Bell WoodSat 1 Mar
Saturday afternoon (not part of night 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
Results
Report
Well done to everyone who joined us this afternoon in the sunshine for the final event in the night series, although it was run in the daytime ! Welcome to all the newcomers particularly on the yellow course today and especially those who then also tried the more challenging short course afterwards! We hope you all enjoyed yourselves and the great courses planned.
As always, a number of folks were involved in putting on todays event, so thank you to all the following: Pete for planning, Derek F for safety controlling, Jane as Series Co-ordinator, Rach for first aid, Lindsay for collecting parking money, the control collectors Scott, Cath, Carol, Angie & Nigel and Kev and Sian and the SI Team of Ali, Mike and Scott.
Location Info
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Near: Nibthwaite Lat,Lng: 54.27349,-3.06703 Postcode: LA12 8HP What3Words: ///harder.weekend.bedspread
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
Access – from the forest road end at Bessy Bank (GR 306869) 2 km to linear parking.
Lat,Lng: 54.27351,-3.06682
Postcode: LA12 8HP
Grid Ref: SD 306869
Lat,Long: 54.27351,-3.06682
£2 Parking Charge
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Scale 1:7500 and 5 m contours.
Map last updated in 2025.
The map will be A4 and printed on waterproof paper.
The area is on a steep wooded slope - mostly runable featuring some crags, rocky areas and charcoal burning platforms. As a result the course lengths are on the short side. The yellow course will follow paths, fences and walls. It also includes a short marked route.
An old fence which goes diagonally through the Wood. It is easy to cross, but has one hazardous single strand of wire about 1 metre high – this will be taped on obvious route lines but take care.
Course Information
Course Information
Long 3.9 km 270 m climb 17 controls
Short 3.1 km 215 m climb 12 controls
Yellow 1.7 km 80 m climb 9 controls
Course closing time 16:00
The yellow course will cross some fields with sheep in. No dogs allowed and please remember to close gates behind you.
Start and Finish co-located near to parking
Full leg cover is compulsory.
You must carry a whistle.
Entry Details
Online entries are open at SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 26th February, some entry on the day will also be available.
Fees for online entry:
- £6 for seniors who are members of either British Orienteering (BO) or LOC
- £7 for seniors who are not members of either BO or LOC
- £4 for juniors and full-time students
- Free for LOC Juniors
Fees for entry on the day: (cash only)
- £7 for seniors who are members of either BO or LOC
- £8 for seniors who are not members of either BO or LOC
- £4 for juniors and full-time students
- Free for LOC Juniors
If entering on the day, the correct change would be very much appreciated please!
Registration and Start times
Registration and Start times
Registration from 13:30
Starts 14:00 until 15:00
Courses close 16:00
SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available for those who do not have them.
Dog restrictions
No dogs on courses.
Contacts / Officials
Planner-Pete Owens
Safety Officer- Derek Fryer
Series- Jane Morgan