Kendal CastleWed 3 Sept
Park Series 2
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: Parkland
Results
Report
Thankfully it stayed pretty dry tonight for our latest Park Series event at Kendal Castle and we even had a rainbow ! It was a very different story earlier on when Cath was placing all the controls out. We hope you all enjoyed your courses and the views from the top of the hill !
As always, many thanks to all the LOC volunteers involved with tonight's event - Cath for planning, Nick for safety controlling, John P as Series Co-ordinator, Isobel for first aid cover, the control collectors Nick, Cath, Loz, Tim and John and the SI Team of Sandy, Janet and Mike.
Overview
Second in a series of three events in South Lakes parks. Two sprint races at each event, plus a Yellow (novice) course for newcomers and younger juniors.
Location Info
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Near: Kendal Lat,Lng: 54.3251,-2.7329 Postcode: LA9 7BN
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
Please park in town centre car parks on or suitable roads. Walk to event registration on the east side of the Kendal Castle grounds, in the small car park next to Kendal United Football Club, Castle Drive, LA9 7BN. Grid Ref SD 524 924
It might be possible to park in the small car park next to Kendal United Football Club where registration/download is going to be located if there isn’t a match on, but we won’t know that until the week before the event.
Start and finish are near to registration, and near to each other, so you could drop a bag at the start, and leave there at your own risk.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Map 1:3000 5m contours updated 2025
Castle Hill is mostly open grassland with some woodland and thickets on the slopes, and castle ruins at the top. Fast running and steep climbs. One of the sprints also goes into the adjacent Fletcher Park.
Courses include some steep slopes, which could be slippery if wet. Care should be taken, and shoes with grip advised. The whole area is often busy with family groups and dog walkers. Please take care if running fast, and slow down if you can’t see around a corner because of vegetation obstructing your view.
You must not climb over any fences or walls, unless the wall is already completely fallen down.
Shorts may be worn.
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.
You are advised to 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.
You are advised to carry a whistle.
Course Information
2 x sprint races, both quite hilly, with estimated winning time of 12 minutes on each course. Also a Yellow (novice) course aimed at newcomers and younger juniors.
Sprint A – 1.9km. 110m climb
Sprint B – 1.9km. 105m climb
Yellow (Novice) – 1.7km. 90m climb.
Family groups may do the yellow course together if they wish. Under 16s may run either the yellow, or the sprints, unaccompanied with parental consent.
The yellow course is traffic free. One of the sprints involves a route option that could briefly include a quiet road (cul-de-sac). Care should be taken regarding traffic.
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 31st August, 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 from 17.00
Starts from 17:30 to 19:00. Courses close at 19:30. Controls will be collected at this time.
Note that the starts will close at 19:00 for all courses. If you intend to run both sprint courses allow sufficient time to complete and download the 1st course before starting the 2nd course.
Please start early if you think you will take over 30 minutes per course.
Any participants with high-risk medical conditions may provide information to the organisers (to be kept confidentially).
Facilities
No facilities or toilets. Please ensure you’ve used town centre toilets before walking to registration/start.
Dog restrictions
No dogs with you on courses please.
Contacts / Officials
Series: John Pullin
Planner: Cath Lee
Controller: Nick Howlett
Nearest A&E Hospital
Kendal: Westmoreland Small Injuries unit
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