Tarn Hows Wood and Guards WoodWed 11 Feb
Night Terrain 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: Woodland
Results
Report
Tonight saw the final event in this year's Night Terrain Series - from comments heard on download, it sounds like Pete had planned some great courses in challenging terrain for you all, we hope you enjoyed them ! At least the weather held, on the whole.
So many people have been involved with this series of Night Terrain events, thank you to everyone, including all those who work behind the scenes - Fixtures Group, Land Owner permissions, map printing, publicity ! Tonight's volunteers were Pete for planning, Andy for safety controlling, Jane as Series Co-ordinator, Sandy for first aid cover, the control collectors Liz, Gill, Sian and Kev and the SI Team of Ali & Mike.
Location Info
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Near: Coniston Lat,Lng: 54.3704,-3.0708 Postcode: LA21 8AL What3Words: ///prestige.tricycle.colder
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 is at the Coniston Sports and Social Centre, Shepherds Bridge Lane, Coniston
Lat,Lng: 54.3714,-3.0715
OS Grid Ref: SD305977
Postcode: LA21 8AL
No charge for the parking and access to the toilets at the sports centre
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Tarn Hows Wood & Guards Wood
Both THW & GW updated 2025.
Credit for use of map to WAROC.
1:7500 with 5m contours last updated in 2025.
Terrain type "mainly woodland"
The map will be A4 and printed on waterproof paper.
The short and yellow courses use Guards Wood. This contains, areas of woodland with moderate
undergrowth, some runnable open fell. Moderate contour and rock detail. There are some areas of
windblow mapped as dense undergrowth. Areas of bracken undergrowth may be encountered in the
woodland areas. These are easily passable at this time of year, so are not shown on the map for
clarity. There are some small fenced enclosures in several parts of the map. In some areas these
have been mapped. In other parts more recent enclosures have not yet been surveyed.
The yellow course has a short, taped leg between two controls.
The long course also visits Tarn Hows Wood. Here the terrain is steeper and rockier.
Walls or fences must only be crossed at mapped crossing points. Please close gates behind you.
Competitors may encounter cattle or sheep in open areas during the event.
Course Information
Long 4.7 km, 220 m climb
Short 3.1 km, 110 m climb
Yellow 2.1 km, 95 m climb
Distance to start 400 m and 20 m climb
Finish on route to start
Starts 17.45 until 18.30
Course closing time 19:30
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 8th Feb, 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 in the car park from 17:00
Facilities
Toilets in the sports centre.
Dog restrictions
Dogs are not permitted on the courses.
Contacts / Officials
Planner - Pete Owens.
SO - Andy Robinson
Series - Jane Morgan
Nearest A&E Hospital
Safety Notes
The event is at night, during winter in the Lake District and visits some exposed areas, so be
prepared for very cold and wet conditions.
You must carry a whistle, have a good head torch that is suitable for navigation, and carry a spare
torch. Full leg cover is compulsory and you must carry a waterproof jacket. A compass is essential.
Carrying spare warm clothing and a mobile phone is recommended. Anyone travelling on their own,
should leave car keys at registration.
Courses close at 19:30. Don’t forget to punch the safety control and download immediately after
your run. Enjoy.
Miscellaneous
A quick reminder for newcomers: If you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance for this event. You’re very welcome to take part, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk.