Cunswick ScarWed 14 Jan
Night Terrain Series 1
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
Happy New Year to everyone and thank you all for joining us tonight for the first Night Terrain event at Cunswick Scar - it was a very cold but lovely night to be out on the fell above Kendal and was so much fun seeing all the headlights bobbing around !
Many thanks to all the LOC volunteers tonight, particularly Cath the planner, Nick H as Safety and first aid cover, Jane as Series Co-ordinator, Tim M for parking, the control collectors Nick B, Liz, Duncan, Pippa and Michael A and the SI Team of Mike, Sandy & Jerry.
Location Info
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Near: Kendal Lat,Lng: 54.325,-2.7868 Postcode: LA8 8HB What3Words: ///bronze.parade.train
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
Parking will be at the high point of the unnumbered road between Kendal and Underbarrow, shown on OS and Google maps as Underbarrow Road. There are two car parks on the north side of the road. You may park in either, but Registration and Download will be in the EASTERN one. i.e. on the Kendal side
Roadside parking is available if the car parks are full
nearest postcode LA8 8HB
Grid Ref SD489924
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
A lovely open fell area, ideal for a local night-time event, but exposed, so please wrap up well!
Open limestone fell with mostly runnable grass, and a good network of footpaths. These are easy underfoot but in a few places, indistinct. A few new, indistinct, unmapped paths have developed. Power lines are not mapped.
Participants on the yellow course are advised to pay particular attention to linear features such as walls and fences, as well as the sometimes indistinct paths.
At the northern end, terrain is rougher and paths are easier to identify. The two technical courses will visit this area. The long course will visit a disused quarry at the NE side.
Many patches of vegetation, mostly gorse, with a little runnable woodland and some individual trees.
For those on the long and short courses, please ensure that the gates between the northern and southern parts of the area are closed after you have gone through.
The area is high and exposed. You are recommended to carry a spare warm layer, hat and gloves, and shoes with good grip. If the weather is bad, it may be compulsory to also wear or carry a hooded waterproof jacket. You should bring one to the event. Notices will be displayed in the car park if required.
You must carry a whistle, have a good head torch that is suitable for navigation, and carry a spare torch. A compass is essential. Carrying a mobile phone is recommended. Anyone travelling on their own, should leave car keys at registration.
Any participants with high risk medical conditions, may leave details with the organisers (confidentially).
Course Information
Long Technical (experienced orienteers) 5km 150m climb. 16 controls
Short Technical (experienced orienteers) 3.6km 100m climb. 11 controls
Yellow (novice) 2.3km 50m climb. 10 controls
Scale 1:7500 and 5m contours.
Map last updated in year 2019, minor updates March 2023
The map will be size A4 and printed on waterproof paper.
Distance to start from registration/download 250m, level
Distance from finish to registration/download 150m, level
Course closing time 7.30 pm
Don’t forget to punch the safety control, and download after you’ve finished.
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 11th January, 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 & correct change please):
- £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
Starts 17.30 until 18.30.
It may be possible to start earlier if everything is ready.
Facilities
None
Dog restrictions
No dogs on the course please.
Contacts / Officials
Planner - Cath Lee
SO - Nick Howlett
Series - Jane Morgan
Nearest A&E Hospital
Westmoreland Small Injuries Kendal.
NHS Urgent care search
Miscellaneous
A quick reminder for newcomers: If you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance for this event. You’re very welcome to take part, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk.