Silver HoweSun 12 Apr
Galoppen
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: Fell
Results
Report
It was rather windy this morning and a tad chilly on the fell, but weren't we lucky the rain mostly held enough for the latest Cumbrian Galoppen event this morning ? From comments heard at download, it sounds like you all enjoyed your courses today, despite the long walk into the area.
As always there is a very long list of volunteer helpers from LOC who made the event possible today - those on car parking, starts, the finish, first aiders, whistle checkers, control collectors, the SI Team - thank you to all of you ! Thank you also to Iain for planning, Paul for controlling and Gill and Sandy for organising today. Also we must thank our friends at WAROC and the Lowther Estate for allowing us to use the area and the Grasmere Sports Field Committee for allowing us to use their grounds for parking and assembly.
Lost Property - a buff was handed in to download, found in a bog, please contact us if it's yours !
Overview
FANTASTIC OPEN FELLSIDE WITH INTRICATE ROCK AND CONTOUR DETAIL
The day after the JOK Chasing Sprint at Great Tower.
Day 2 of a Spring Weekend
Final Details 7th April
***Update Sat 11th April - due to the weather, cagoules will be compulsory tomorrow***
Compass Point will also be attending to sell you orienteering items.
Location Info
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Near: Grasmere Lat,Lng: 54.4565,-3.0209 Postcode: LA22 9SJ What3Words: ///ambitions.awards.taking
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 Fee of £5 per car, please car share as much as possible !
Parking and Assembly in Grasmere Showfield
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
The area is exposed with fabulous views
Full leg cover recommended.
Whistles are compulsory
Waterproof jackets, hats and gloves may be compulsory on the day [signage in Assembly]
Course Information
| Course | Length km | Climb m | Scale |
| Brown | 8.6 | 405 | 1:10000 |
| Blue | 6.1 | 275 | 1:10000 |
| Green | 4.5 | 190 | 1:7500 |
| S Green | 3.3 | 160 | 1:7500 |
| VS Green | 2.75 | 140 | 1:7500 |
| L Green | 3 | 130 | 1:7500 |
| Orange | 3 | 125 | 1:7500 |
| Yellow | 2.9 | 100 | 1:7500 |
Climbs within guidelines
All subject to final controlling
Starts 10.30-12.30
Courses close at 2.30pm
Clothing dump close to the Start
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 8th April, some entry on the day will also be available.
Fees for online entry:
- £10 for seniors who are members of either British Orienteering (BO) or LOC
- £11 for seniors who are not members of either BO or LOC
- £5 for juniors and Full-Time students
- Free for LOC Juniors
Fees for entry on the day (Cash only & correct change please):
- £11 for seniors who are members of either BO or LOC
- £12 for seniors who are not members of either BO or LOC
- £5 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
There will be a walk to the start from Grasmere village - circa 2.5km, 200m climb, finish and clothing dump nearby.
Route to start 2.5km uphill walk via Allan Bank on
decent footpath. Allow 45-60 minutes
Registration 10.00 am to 11.45
Enquiries will open at 10.00 am
Starts 10.30-12.30
Courses close at 2.30pm
Enquiries, Registration and Download in building in Grasmere Showfield.
Facilities
Unisex toilets available adjacent to registration/download.
Dog restrictions
Dogs on lead in Showfield. Please clean up after your dog.
Contacts / Officials
Planner - Iain Smith-Ward
Organisers - Gill Browne & Sandy Turner
Controller - Paul Addison
Nearest A&E Hospital
Nearest A & E hospital Furness General Hospital LA14 4LF
NHS Urgent care search
Miscellaneous
Thanks to WAROC & Lowther Estates for allowing us to use Silver Howe for our event & to the Grasmere Showfield Committee for our Assembly & Parking field.