Brant FellWed 22 Apr
Spring Series 3
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
A beautiful sunny evening, a new area for orienteering, fantastic views across Windermere and the fells and some great courses - what more could we want ?! We hope you all enjoyed the event this evening.
As always, many thanks to all the LOC volunteers helping with the event tonight - Alan H for Planning, Gill as Safety Controller, Alan also as Series co-ordinator, Derek A and Gill for first aid cover, the control collectors Jamie, Sam, Michael, Gill, Anne and Cath and the SI Team of Mike, Sandy and Janet.
Also a final thanks from Derek A to all who took any of the spare shoes he was giving away tonight - 8 pairs have been recycled and saved from the rubbish bin !
Overview
The event area includes Brant Fell itself and also some of the hillside overlooking Bowness, which is steep in places. The rocky summit of Brant Fell provides interesting navigation challenges, and is visited by all courses (twice by the Long!). The lower hillside is mostly wooded, with some open ground. It is crossed by several footpaths, including the Dales Way, and there are likely to be walkers around, often with dogs.
Location Info
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Near: Bowness Lat,Lng: 54.3692,-2.9023 Postcode: LA23 2NB What3Words: ///comet.nanny.congested
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
On street parking in the region of Windermere Park. The walking route to registration and start will be signed. Please take care NOT TO park immediately outside residents’ homes: there should be plenty of space in Park Road and Meadow Road. The coordinates below refer to the start of the signed walking route.
There will be room for a small number of helpers’ cars near registration. Information about the exact location will be divulged on a need-to-know basis!
Parking Location LA23 2NB
SD 415975
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
PLEASE TAKE ESPECIAL CARE WHEN NAVIGATING THROUGH ROCK FEATURES ON THE UPPER PART OF BRANT FELL. SOME CRAGS ARE HIGH ENOUGH THAT A FALL COULD HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES!
Most footpaths on Brant Fell take the form of worn strips of grass rather than bare earth, and are mapped with the ‘less distinct footpath’ symbol.
You must carry a whistle.
Scale 1:4000 and 2.5 m contours.
The map was originally an add-on to the Bowness Windermere urban map, but has been separated and updated independently in 2026.
The map will be size A5 and printed on waterproof paper.
Distance from on street parking to registration / download approximately 1.3 km with no climb. A further 130 m and 10 m climb to the start.
Distance from finish to download 100 m.
Course closing time 7.30 p.m.
Full leg cover is not compulsory if weather is reasonable.
Brant Fell itself is exposed, and if the weather is bad you may be required to carry a hooded waterproof jacket, and potentially hat, gloves and waterproof trousers. You should bring these to the event and notices will be displayed at registration.
Course Information
Long 4.0 km 235 m climb 25 controls (in 2 parts)
Short 2.7 km 175 m climb 21 controls
Orange 2.0 km 125 m climb 15 controls
Yellow 1.4 km 75 m climb 12 controls
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 19th April, some entry on the day will also be available.
Fees for online entry:
- £8 for seniors who are members of either British Orienteering (BO) or LOC
- £9 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 & correct change please):
- £9 for seniors who are members of either BO or LOC
- £10 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 from 5pm
Starts from 5.30 to 6.30pm
Courses close 7.30pm
Registration for the Orange and Yellow courses, which are particularly aimed at families, juniors and novice runners, may be by pre-entry or entry on the day (EOD), opening at 17.00. SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available for those who do not have them.
Facilities
Nearest toilets in Bowness-on-Windermere or Windermere.
Dog restrictions
There are likely to be sheep grazing on Brant Fell, so no dogs on courses, please.
Contacts / Officials
Planner: Alan Heppenstall
Series: Alan Heppenstall
Safety: Gill Browne