Guards WoodSat 17 Jan
Saturday League
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: Woodland
Results
Report
Hello Everyone,
Thank you to all those that took part today. There was a good turn out and many of the juniors completed more than one course with several having a go at the Score course.
As always, many thanks to everyone who helped at today's event: the series coordinators Carol and Louise, planner Rob, helpers Ian, Peter, Meg, Pete, Chris, Jerry, Rowan, Cath, Anne and SI team Gill, Sandy and Michael.
The next event in the LOC Junior Orienteering League series is on Saturday 14th March at Allan Bank, Grasmere. In the meantime, don't miss the night events on Wednesday evenings: 28th January at Dockney Parrock, 4th February at Sizergh, 11th February at Tarn Hows Wood and Guards Wood.
Any comments on the results, please drop us a line on SSScoring@lakelandoc.uk
Many thanks,
Michael
Location Info
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Near: Coniston Lat,Lng: 54.3714,-3.0715 OS Grid Ref: SD305977 Postcode: LA21 8AL What3Words: ///prestige.tricycle.colder
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 is at the Coniston Sports & Social Centre, Shepherds Bridge Lane, Coniston, LA21 8AL. Access from the A593.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Part woodland with moderate undergrowth, part runnable open and semi-open. Moderate contour and rock detail. One area has some new unmapped small fenced enclosures.
You must not cross any intact walls or fences. Crossing points are mapped but not highlighted to avoid cluttering the map. Please close gates and respect areas marked out of bounds. On the score course some walls and fences are highlighted as uncrossable where this affects route choice.
Yellow course has a taped leg between two controls.
Map scale 1:7500. Updated 2025
Course Information
White
Shortest and easiest to navigate – follows paths, with checkpoints at each path junction to help with decision making.
1.7km 60m climb
Yellow.
Longer and fairly easy navigation – follows paths and line features (fences, walls,…), some decisions to be made at paths junctions without a checkpoint, checkpoints may be just off the line features.
2.1km 62m climb
Orange
Longer with a little more navigational challenge. Moving away from the obvious line features to find controls on a wider range of features. Begin to use skills such as looking at the brown contour lines to recognise the shape of the land and using your compass to help you decide which direction to head!
2.8km 120m climb
Score
A more challenging option, the score course allows you to choose your own route to visit as many controls as you can in the time limit.
Score 19 controls, 30 minutes, 10 points a control, -5 per part of minute late.
Start
Distance and climb to start; 300m 20m climb
Entry Details
There is a small charge of £2 per entry, except for LOC Juniors are free.
For this price, juniors can run as many courses as they like during the session.
Adults will not be charged an entry fee when only participating with and supporting juniors but an entry fee of £2 will apply for running competitively on any course (which is encouraged).
Please complete your entry for the first course that you wish to complete on the day – if you are unsure, this can be changed on the day if necessary.
Juniors wishing to score in the league MUST run their league-scoring course first. Please see our Saturday Series rules for more information. They can then enter subsequent courses at registration before going back to the start.
For a junior running on their own to score in the League select ‘yes’ for the League option and choose your school year group and school name from the drop-down boxes. If your school is missing from the drop down list please select "not listed" and email the school name to SSScoring@lakelandoc.uk.
To take part in the Adventure option as a family group or in a pair, select ‘no’ for the league question.
Individual results will be published for all participants on all courses including the Score course for experienced orienteers.
We prefer entries to be made online in advance of the event. This will avoid longer queues at the event.
Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 14th January.
Entry on the day will also be possible at each event while map stocks remain. Please bring the correct change for your entry fees.
Registration and Start times
Registration for entry on the day will open at 11am. Located in the Coniston Sports & Social Centre.
SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available at Registration for those who do not have their own.
Start times are from 11.30am to 1pm.
Courses will close at 1.30pm.
You should make your way to the finish by 1.30pm even if you have not completed your course.
Facilities
Toilets in the sports centre.
Dog restrictions
Dogs on leads allowed please be mindful of roads, public and other course competitors. No dogs on sports pitches at Centre.
Contacts / Officials
Planner: Rob Smith
Controller:
Coordinators: Carol McNeill and Louise Thompson
Saturday Series Enquiries: SSInfo@lakelandoc.uk
Saturday Series Scoring: SSScoring@lakelandoc.uk
Nearest A&E Hospital
Barrow A&E or Westmoreland Hosp small injuries at Kendal.
NHS Urgent care search
Safety Notes
Full leg cover is compulsory. Check for ticks after your run.
You must carry a whistle.
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 in the car park and at the start.