Boo TarnWed 16 Apr
Spring 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: Heathland
Results
Report
It was definitely atmospheric up at the Walna Scar car park for the latest event in the Spring Series tonight, shame the weather was anything other than Spring-like! We hope you all enjoyed your courses up on the fell.
As always there were several people involved in tonight's event, so a big thank you to all - especially Kev as planner, first time planning for LOC since he joined us ! Also Sandy and Rach as Series co-ordinator, Nick for safety and first aid cover, Lindsey for first aid cover, Sian for helping Kev put controls out, the control collectors Gill, Carol, Anne, Lindsey, Kev and Sian and the SI Team of Ali, Mike and Andrew.
Location Info
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Near: Coniston Lat,Lng: 54.36385,-3.09569 Postcode: LA21 8HD
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
Signed from cross roads A593/Station Road/Lake Road in Coniston. Follow station road up to Walna Scar Road then up to the gate and on to the car park. Close the gate behind you
Parking Fees £6.00 for 4 hours, £8.50 for 24 hours
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Scale 1:7500 and 5 m contours.
Map last updated in year 2025.
The map will be size A4 and printed on waterproof paper.
The area is open fell with marshy areas and craggy hills to the south and mountain foothills to the north.
There is a newly fenced area with numerous crossings, which are clearly marked on the map that must be used. There must be no crossing of the fences. Within the newly fenced area there are numerous small sapling plantations which are not mapped.
Also there are some sheep trods that are not mapped. If the weather is bad, you may be instructed to carry a hooded waterproof jacket
Full leg cover isn’t compulsory, but check for ticks after your run.
You must carry a whistle.
Course Information
(subject to controller confirmation)
| Course | Length km | Climb m | Controls |
| Long | 4.5 | 270 | 16 |
| Short | 2.9 | 145 | 10 |
| Orange | 2.3 | 95 | 11 |
| Yellow | 1.8 | 70 | 11 |
Distance to start 60m and 10m climb
Distance from finish 100m
Course closing time 19:30
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries here. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 13th April, 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:
- £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, cash only and the correct change would be very much appreciated please!
Registration and Start times
Registration opens at 17:00.
Starts from 17:30 until 18:30.
Courses close at 19:30, controls will be collected
SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available for those who do not have them.
Facilities
No facilities on site.
Dog restrictions
Dogs on leads and in car park only.
Contacts / Officials
Kev Latham planner/organiser
Safety: Nick Howlett
Series: Sandy Turner