DaltonWed 4 Nov
Autumn Urban Series 5
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: Urban
Overview
5th of the Autumn Urban Series
Location Info
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Near: Dalton Lat,Lng: 54.1565,-3.1819 Postcode: LA15 8AW What3Words: ///dumpling.sleeper.prepped
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
63 Market Street,
Dalton-in-Furness,
LA15 8AW
https://www.craftunionpubs.com/pubs/the-wellington-dalton-in-furness
There are several car parks in the town centre. The nearest is on Nelson Street, just behind the Wellington.
SD 229 740
Map / Terrain
Varied urban terrain (town centre, compact housing, Victorian mews, narrow alleyways, parks etc.)
Almost all of the running surface is tarmac/hard surface.
Scale 1:4000/1:3000 and 10 m contours. ISSOM
Map last updated in 2026.
The map will be A3 and printed on waterproof paper.
Course Information
Courses:
Long & Short course options
Long 6.8 km, 80 m climb (14 controls)
Short 3.8 km, 40 m climb (11 controls)
Start and finish at the Wellington
All participants must wear a headtorch and high visibility clothing.
As this is an urban event, all under 16's must be accompanied, as per British Orienteering rules
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 1st November, 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
Registration opens 17.00 in The Wellington
Starts 17.30-18.30
Courses close 19.30 prompt!
Start and finish at the Wellington
Facilities
Toilets in the pub
Contacts / Officials
Planner Pete Owens
Series Iain Smith Ward
Safety Sandy Turner
First Aid: Sandy Turner, Iain Smith Ward