The HelmWed 24 Jun
Summer Series 4
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
Location Info
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Near: Kendal Lat,Lng: 54.2989,-2.7105 Postcode: LA8 0LS What3Words: ///look.breath.with
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
Underhelm Farm (Grid ref SD538894)
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This is approached along a track off the B6254. It will be signed at the start of this track some 300m east of the Station Inn. We are using a large flattish field.
£2 parking – cash only (correct change would be really helpful)
Map / Terrain
The Helm is simply one hill of limited orienteering technicality but considerable steepness. It is divided into two halves – east and west. The eastern half has short grass and pleasant running no doubt due to the cows and horses that graze there. Please give them a wide berth if you encounter them. The western half is not grazed and so is nastier and scratchier. The bracken for the control sites used was OK 10 days before race day but it is growing fast. Full leg cover is strongly advised.
Parts of long and short courses at the south of the Helm cross several ad-hoc MTB trails/obstacles. Please take care.
There is a wall dividing the two halves and it can only be crossed at marked crossing points. Usually the choice of gate is obvious but the long course has some legs with a choice of gates.
Scale 1:5000 and 5 m contours.
Map last updated in 2026
The map will be size A4 and printed on waterproof paper.
Distance to start 500m and climb 20m
Distance from finish 1km
Course closing time 20.00
Full leg cover strongly recommended.
The area is exposed and if the weather is bad you may be required to carry a hooded waterproof jacket. You should bring these to the event and notices will be displayed in the car park and at the start.
You must carry a whistle.
Course Information
Long 4.7 km 225 m climb 16 controls
Short 3.2 km 175 m climb 12 controls
Orange 2.7 km 130 m climb 12 controls
Yellow 2.2 km 105 m climb 11 controls
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 21st June, 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 5pm
Starts from 5.30 to 7.00pm
Courses close 8.00pm
Start and finish
Take the public footpath south from the farm (it will be signed). After 300m you reach a public road. Jink right then left and you are on the Helm. The finish is just on your left and the start is 100m straight on upwards.
From finish, south along Underhelm Road about 400m then return along flagged route to download.
SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available for those who do not have them.
Contacts / Officials
Series: Sandy Turner
Planner: Ian/Jo Haslett
Controller: Duncan Archer