Birkett CommonSun 9 Feb
Galoppen
Regional 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: Fell
Results
Report
Many thanks to all for joining us on a rather cold and windy Birkett Common this morning - the rain stayed away and we hope you enjoyed the open fell and managed to find all the controls in the numerous pits on your courses today !
As always, many thanks to all the LOC helpers today for volunteering to stand around, many for some time in the cold. Particular thanks today go to Rob S and Alan H for planning, Nick for organising, Simon C for controlling.
Overview
Location Info
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Near: Kirkby Stephen Lat,Lng: 54.42897,-2.37579 Postcode: CA17 4LQ What3Words: ///bands.irrigated.estate
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
Signed from NY757038;
Parking at NY763039
Nearest CA17 4LJ
Parking:-On rough ground off Tommy Road linking the A683 and B6259.Please closely obey marshals instructions.
Please car share if possible.
Sorry but we will struggle to accommodate camper vans - you can bring but will likely have to park a distance away
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Open moorland up to around 400m.
Many marshes, limited line features, moderate contour details.
The NE part, Birkett Common, is mostly fast runnable grass with some complex rock details.
To the SW Wharton Fell is marshier, and slower going, with areas of complex pits and depressions.
Course Information
| Course | Length | Climb | Controls | Start |
| Brown | 8.0km | 385m | 24 | Near |
| Blue | 6.0 | 295 | 22 | Near |
| Green | 4.6 | 200 | 15 | Near |
| Short Green | 2.9 | 95 | 13 | Far |
| V Short Green | 2.2 | 85 | 10 | Far |
| Light Green | 3.1 | 80 | 10 | Far |
| Orange | 2.3 | 65 | 11 | Far |
| Yellow | 2.0 | 40 | 10 | Far |
subject to controlling
Near Start: 0.7km. Minimal climb. Allow 10mins. Green - Brown courses.
Far Start: 1.4km. 30m climb. Allow 20mins. Yellow - Short Green.
Our apologies for the longer walk to the start for the shorter courses.
Finish: Adjacent to parking.
Entry Details
Online entries are open at SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 5th February, some entry on the day will also be available subject to map numbers.
Fees for online entry:
- £9 for seniors who are members of either British Orienteering (BO) or LOC
- £10 for seniors who are not members of either BO or LOC
- £5 for juniors and full-time students
- Free for LOC Juniors
Fees for entry on the day:
- £10 for seniors who are members of either BO or LOC
- £11 for seniors who are not members of either BO or LOC
- £5 for juniors and full-time students
- Free for LOC Juniors
If entering on the day, the correct change would be very much appreciated - please note we are unable to take card payments, cash only please.
Registration and Start times
starts are 10.30am - 12.00pm
courses close 2.00pm
Contacts / Officials
Planners: Alan Heppenstall + Rob Smith
Controller: Simon Cane
Organiser: Nick Howlett
Nearest A&E Hospital
Westmorland General Hospital, Kendal LA9 7RG
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