BirkriggWed 24 Jan
Night Terrain Series 2
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: Fell
Results
Report
It was a lovely, clear, chilly moonlit night to be out on Birkrigg Common tonight for the latest Night Terrain event ! Thank you for joining us, we hope you enjoyed your courses.
The roll call of honour tonight is Pete for Planning, Steve S for Safety, Jane as Series Co-ordinator, Rach for first aid cover, Duncan Michael for control collecting and the SI Team of Gill, Sandy and Mike.
Location Info
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Near: Ulverston Lat,Lng: 54.16243,-3.10355 Postcode: LA12 9SF What3Words: ///afterglow.crinkled.active
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
Open an interactive map in: GoogleMap - OpenStreetMap - AppleMaps - BingMap
Directions / Parking
The parking is off the road junction between Mountbarrow Road and White Gill Lane, after the cattle grid on Mountbarrow Road. There is additional parking off the side of the road heading east from the junction on White Gill Lane. Please park responsibly and considerate for additional cars.
LA12 9RE
SD 280 746
54°09'43.6"N 3°06'15.3"W
Google map:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HLBn9Ytm4i4fo37P7
The registration and start are 200m south of the junction at:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TGAmJkPpZuF3DfKQ6
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Birkrigg is a delightful, exposed and runnable area of limestone with grassy paths (many of which are indistinct). On a clear night you may be rewarded with views of Hoad monument, lit up in the distance.
The technical courses have 2 very quiet road crossings; please take care. Also, when wet the limestone pavement can be quite slippery.
The novice/yellow course mainly follows major grassy paths, that appear more distinct by being bounded by bracken or gorse. One leg follows the edge of a limestone pavement. On the map, limestone is shown in grey, and gorse as dark green. Enjoy!
The whole area is bounded by quiet roads, so if you get completely lost, head down to the nearest road.
Course Information
Long 4.5 km 110 m climb 13 controls
Short 3.0 km 75 m climb 12 controls
Yellow 1.6 km 40 m climb 9 controls
Scale 1:7500 and 5 m contours ISOM 2017-2
Map last updated in 2023.
The map will be A4 and printed on waterproof paper.
Start adjacent to registration
Distance from finish 250 m
Course closing time 19:30
Be aware the maps may have an old map on the back to recycle paper.
UNDER 16s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED OR SHADOWED BY AN ADULT.
A whistle and spare torch and waterproof are mandatory for Birkrigg.
Entry Details
Entries are open online via SI Entries here, online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 21st January, some entry on the day will also be available.
Entry Fees:
£6 M/W21+
£4 M/W20- and full time students
Entry is free for LOC Juniors
If entering on the day, the correct change would be very much appreciated please !
Registration and Start times
Registration opens 17:00
Starts from 17:30 to 18:30
Course closing time 19:30
SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available for those who do not have them.
Facilities
none
Contacts / Officials
Planner- Pete Owens .
SO - Steve Spooner
Series - Jane Morgan