Tarn Hows POSTPONEDSat 11 Jan
NWNL
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
Overview
Cancelled due to the icy conditions.
Location Info
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Near: Coniston Lat,Lng: 54.38730,-3.03699 Postcode: LA22 0PP What3Words: ///zest.verve.mops
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
Travelling from Coniston take the B5285 towards Hawkshead. Turn left opposite High Cross car park [O sign] & follow signs for Tarn Hows.
If coming from Hawkshead there is a sign to Tarn Hows before High Cross
Travelling from Newby Bridge take the B5285 through Hawkshead towards Coniston. Turn right at High Cross car park [O sign] & follow sign for Tarn Hows.
LA22 0AP
SD 326 995
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Tarn Hows has a real mix of open fell, pasture & deciduous & coniferous forest.
The area is covered in typical Lakeland features; knolls, contour features, crags & streams.
Uncrossable fences have purple overprint.
Crossing points shown on the map are compulsory.
The courses have been planned to avoid the areas where most of the environmentally sensitive mires are found but please try to minimise crossing of mires & use firm ground where possible.
Livestock may be present but will not be a problem if given a wide berth.
Course Information
| LENGTH | CLIMB | CONTROLS | SCALE | |
| BLUE | 4.6 km | 280 m | 10 | 1:7500 |
| GREEN | 3.3 | 165 | 8 | 1:7500 |
| ORANGE | 1.9 | 95 | 7 | 1:5000 |
Course close at 8pm
Distance from carpark to start 100m
Finish adjacent to carpark.
Loose control descriptions will be available at the start.
Full leg cover is compulsory
You must carry a whistle
Waterproof cagoules may be compulsory at Organiser's discretion
Hat & gloves advisable
Please take a spare torch
Mobile phones may be carried in case of accident. Emergency contact number will be printed on the map
Entry Details
Online entries are open at SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 8th January, some entry on the day will also be available subject to map numbers.
Fees for online entry:
- £9 for seniors who are members of either British Orienteering (BO) or LOC
- £10 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:
- £10 for seniors who are members of either BO or LOC
- £11 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, the correct change would be very much appreciated - please note we are unable to take card payments, cash only please.
Registration and Start times
Starts 17.00 until 18.30
SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available for those who do not have them.
Facilities
National Trust Carpark [free to NT members]
Proper toilets available in the carpark.
Dog restrictions
Dogs allowed but not on courses