Lakeland Orienteering Club

SEE 5 - Kirkstone InnWed 30 Jun

Event 5 of the Summer Evening Series

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

Results

Results/Splits

Routegadget

Winsplits

Report

Thanks to Alan for planning a good event on challenging area, and the weather was excellent. The results and splits are as attached, also the Routegadget.

Please send any comments or queries about the results to loc_si@btinternet.com.

Last updated: Thu 28 April, 2022

Overview

Kirkstone is an upland fell area offering orienteering in fell conditions. Much of the terrain is highly technical with many "black" features (crags, extensive boulderfields, etc). The mapped area consists of St Raven’s Edge, the head of Woundale to its east, and a section of the ridge east of Woundale, shown as Hart Crag on the OS map.

There is one footpath that climbs from Kirkstone Pass to the top of St Raven’s Edge (steep and scrambly towards the top) then follows the edge north and eastwards round the head of Woundale, following the line of a wall, partly ruined. Other than this there are few line features.

All courses reach heights of over 590m at St Raven’s Edge, and the long technical at Hart Crag, creating the risk of having to navigate in cloud in poor weather.

The starts and finish will be on St Raven's Edge at a vertical height of 120m above the Kirkstone Pass Inn.

Location Info

Near: Ambleside
Lat,Lng: 54.46417,-2.92379
OS Grid Ref: NY401080
Postcode: LA22 9LQ

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 opposite the Kirkstone Inn at NY 401 080 at the summit of Kirkstone Pass. Please park in the far end of the car park.

Pre-event Details

Map / Terrain

Kirkstone is an upland fell area offering orienteering in fell conditions. Much of the terrain is highly technical with many "black" features (crags, extensive boulderfields, etc). The mapped area consists of St Raven’s Edge, the head of Woundale to its east, and a section of the ridge east of Woundale, shown as Hart Crag on the OS map.

There is one footpath that climbs from Kirkstone Pass to the top of St Raven’s Edge (steep and scrambly towards the top) then follows the edge north and eastwards round the head of Woundale, following the line of a wall, partly ruined. Other than this there are few line features.

All courses reach heights of over 590m at St Raven’s Edge, and the long technical at Hart Crag, creating the risk of having to navigate in cloud in poor weather.

The starts and finish will be on St Raven's Edge at a vertical height of 120m above the Kirkstone Pass Inn.

Course Information

3 courses will be offered, details TBC:

Course Distance (km) Climb (m) Controls
Long 3.9 * 285 20
Short 2.7 125 15
Orange 1.8 90 12

* Distance and climb are based on the direct line control to control. Alternative route choices could alter the distance/climb to approximately 4.3km/240m.

The starts and finish will be on St Raven's Edge at a vertical height of 120m above the Kirkstone Pass Inn.

How to choose a course

Entry Details

  • Seniors: £5
  • Juniors/Students: £3

Registration and Start times

Registration will be by pre-entry only using SIEntries based on 15 minute time blocks for the Long and Short courses. Entries are now closed on SIEntries here and close on the 27th June. The final start list is posted here in PDF form.

Start times for the Long and Short courses will be available from 16.45 until 18.30.

Registration for the Orange course, which is particularly aimed at families, juniors and novice runners, will be by entry on the day (EOD), opening at 16.45, and SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available for those who do not have one. However, these competitors must register by e-mail to Carol McNeill by e-mail <crlmcneill@gmail.com> in order to book an entry and we request that novice runners should start by 17.45 at the latest. Entries on the Orange course must go to the separate Orange Registration Point.

Some competitors may be asked to stay until 19.30 when courses close in case someone fails to return on time.

Facilities

Safety

Whistles are compulsory.

Since this is a Lakeland fell area please remember that you need to wear or carry appropriate clothing. Full lower leg cover may be required, and cagoules may be compulsory on the day if the weather is inclement.

Traders

There will be no traders or food stalls.

Toilets

There are no toilets in the car park. In emergency it may be possible to use those at the Kirkstone Pass Inn.

First aid and medical

First aid equipment 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.

Nearest local hospitals are:

Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4LF. Phone: 01229 870870. Open 24 hours.
Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal LA9 7RG has an urgent treatment centre, which operates from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Phone: 01539 715577.

Although the courses are above bracken level, it is strongly recommended to check for ticks after competing.

Contacts / Officials

Planner/organiser: Alan Heppenstall

Safety controller: John Nash

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