Lakeland Orienteering Club

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

Last updated: Thu 05 March, 2026

Location Info

Near: Grasmere
Lat,Lng: 54.4565,-3.0248
Postcode: LA22 9SW

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 !

Course Information

Usual range of Galoppen courses from Yellow to Brown.

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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 starts from Grasmere village - circa 2.5km, 200m climb, finish and clothing dump nearby.

Contacts / Officials

Planner - Iain Smith-Ward

Organisers - Gill Browne & Sandy Turner

Controller - Paul Addison

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