Great TowerSun 21 Nov
Cumbrian Galoppen series
Regional 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: Woodland
Results
Report
Thanks to all those who came to Great Tower today, the results and splits are now attached. The Winsplits and Routegadget links are also posted but please note that for Routegadget there is an error in on the Brown course in option 'Routegadget' which has been corrected in the option 'Routegadget v2 - Brown only' - apologies for this.
If anyone has any questions or comments about the results please contact loc_si@btinternet.com.
The team today was Ann and Scott Planning, Tim Organising, Dick Controller and the results with Dave, Ali and Mike.
Overview
Wooded with complex and often confusing contour detail and many rock features. There is a sparse path network, mainly centred around the group of buildings in the South of the area, and few other line features. Rocky ridges tend to form parallel valleys. Only larger rock features are generally mapped. There is much sloping rock: Crags are shown only where the rock is near-vertical.
There are some buildings which form the heart of the Scout activities in the South of the area, and groups may be in residence. Do not enter any buildings.
Smaller paths are likely to be obscured by leaf litter and so may be hard to see.
There are various un-mapped temporary (and not-so-temporary) structures in the terrain, used for outdoor activities.
Location Info
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Near: Newby Bridge/Windermere Lat,Lng: 54.31559,-2.92614 OS Grid Ref: SD398915 Postcode: LA23 3PH
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
Parking will be at SD398915 about 500m NE of the main entrance to the main Scout Centre parking area. The parking is likely to be restricted to cars, with no parking for camping 'vans' of any size.
Parking will be available for group/school minibuses, but please let the organiser know you are coming.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Wooded with complex and often confusing contour detail and many rock features. There is a sparse path network, mainly centred around the group of buildings in the South of the area, and few other line features. Rocky ridges tend to form parallel valleys. Only larger rock features are generally mapped. There is much sloping rock: Crags are shown only where the rock is near-vertical.
There are some buildings which form the heart of the Scout activities in the South of the area, and groups may be in residence. Do not enter any buildings.
Smaller paths are likely to be obscured by leaf litter and so may be hard to see.
There are various un-mapped temporary (and not-so-temporary) structures in the terrain, used for outdoor activities.
Course Information
The normal range of Galoppen courses will be offered:
| Course |
Length (km) |
Climb (m) |
Contols | Map scale |
No. of maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | 6.6 | 550 | 18 | 1:10000 (**) | 3 |
| Blue | 5.1 | 370 | 15 | 1:7500 (*) | 2 |
| Green | 3.9 | 260 | 12 | 1:7500 | 2 |
| Short Green | 2.8 | 205 | 11 | 1:7500 | 1 |
| Light Green | 3.0 | 220 | 11 | 1:7500 | 1 |
| Orange | 2.0 | 145 | 11 | 1:7500 | 1 |
| Yellow | 1.3 | 75 | 9 | 1:5000 | 1 |
| White | 1.0 | 65 | 9 | 1:5000 | 1 |
(*) For the Blue courses a 1:10000 scale map will be available on request to the Organiser before the end of Wednesday 17th November.
(**) For the Brown courses a 1:7500 scale map will be available on request to the Organiser before the end of Wednesday 17th November.
Please do not be put off by the stated amount of climb on your course. On many legs, a considerable proportion of the measured climb can be avoided by careful route choice.
The White course has two taped sections between controls. The Yellow course has one taped section between controls.
The Green and Blue courses use two maps each, both of which will be on the same side of the paper. The Brown course uses three maps (two on the front and one on the back).
Where courses go near to particularly large crags, the tops of these have been marked with black and yellow tape in the terrain.
Blank maps will be provided at the start for all courses except Yellow and White, the maps for these will be provided at Registration with an opportunity for those runners to discuss the course before running.
All runners MUST punch (physical punch) the Start control and the Safety control positioned after the finish - this is our primary way to confirm whether a runner has finished if someone is apparently missing.
Courses will close at 15:00.
If you cannot complete your course by the course closing time please retire and return to Download as the nature of the area requires swift action in the event of a missing competitor and we will not delay contacting the Mountain Rescue.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD IMMEDIATELY AFTER FINISHING EVEN IF YOU RETIRE SO THAT WE CAN BE SURE ALL RUNNERS ARE BACK.
Entry Details
Entry fees will be:
Seniors - £9.00
Juniors/students - £5.00
Registration and Start times
Except for the White, Yellow and Orange courses there will be No Entry on the Day (EOD).
Registration on SI Entries for pre-entry for all courses has closed. The Start List is now attached. Competitors should check all their details and either let me know by e-mail (dave.walton1@btinternet.com) or on Sunday before running if there are any errors.
For White, Yellow and Orange there will also be some EOD particularly aimed at newcomers and families, please contact Carol McNeill (crlmcneill@gmail.com) for these courses.
Hire Si cards will be available on the day for pre-entries to be collected at the event, there will be the usual £30 fee for a lost SI Card.
Any LOC members offering to help at the event should contact Tim Field (tim@tjf.co.uk) before entering for the discount code.
Start times will be from 10.30 - 13.00.
Any entry queries which cannot be sorted out on the Si Entries website should be addressed to dave.walton1@btinternet.com before the event, or at Download on the event day before you go to the start.
Unless they have any queries about their entry competitors should go directly to the Start for their booked start time, they should come to the event changed ready to run and to leave after downloading before changing.
Facilities
Precautions
Competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
Whistles will be compulsory.
Since this is a Lakeland area in Winter please remember that you may need to wear or carry appropriate clothing. Full lower leg cover is required. If the weather is inclement, cagoules may be compulsory, make sure you bring one to the event.
Traders
There will be no traders or food stalls.
Toilets
There will be toilets at the event.
First aid and medical
First aid will be available at the finish but please DIY if at all possible to avoid unnecessary contact.
Companions will be asked to take injured people to hospital if needed.
Local Accident and Emergency – Furness General Hospital (A&E)
Dalton Lane , Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF (01229 870870)
http://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
Minor Injuries only - Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG. (01539 732288)
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/visiting-our-hospitals/parking-facilities/westmorland-generalhospital
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Tim Field tim@tjf.co.uk
Planners: Scott Collier and Anne Edwards
Controller: Dick Towler