Troutal FellSun 27 Sept
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
Overview
LOC look forward to welcoming you to the fabulous Dunnerdale Fells and our penultimate Galoppen of 2026.
Location Info
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Near: Broughton in Furness Lat,Lng: 54.3773,-3.1794 Postcode: LA20 6EF
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
Directions : The event will be signposted from Duddon Bridge GR SD199 882 / LA20 6DR. If coming from the North can be accessed via Hardknott or Wrynose Passes entering the Duddon Valley at Cockley Beck.
Parking : In field opposite Troutal Farm. SD 235 988 LA20 6EF. Please have £2 cash fee ready for entry into the field.
Map / Terrain
Map/Terrain : Fast and open fell with intricate rock and contour detail.
Martin Bagness lidar map in 2020.
Planners notes: The shorter courses are planned to cross Seathwaite Beck at the dam wall whilst the longer courses have route choices which might involve wet feet! The bracken has encroached further up the fell over the past few years which might be a ‘bit of a pain ‘for all competitors! The Yellow and Orange courses have required some clearing of bracken where they follow a wall.
Course Information
| Course | Length | Climb | Controls | Scale |
| Brown | 7.2 | 420 | 14 | 1:10000 |
| Blue | 5.1 | 325 | 9 | 1:10000 |
| Green | 3.8 | 235 | 8 | 1:7500 |
| SGreen | 2.9 | 135 | 9 | 1:7500 |
| VSGreen | 2.0 | 75 | 7 | 1:7500 |
| LGreen | 2.7 | 105 | 9 | 1:7500 |
| Orange | 2.5 | 80 | 8 | 1:7500 |
| Yellow | 2.2 | 75 | 10 | 1:7500 |
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 23rd September, some entry on the day will also be available.
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
- £5 for Juniors and Full-Time students
- Free for LOC Juniors
Fees for entry on the day (Cash only & correct change please):
- £10 for Seniors who are members of either 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
Registration and Start times
Toilets & Assembly in parking field
Assembly : Enquiries, Registration and Download. Toilets. First Aid.
Registration 10-12.00 noon
Starts 10.30-12.30.
Distance and climb to start 1.5km with 190m climb. Allow 30-45 mins
Distance from finish similar but downhill
Course closing time 14:30.
Loose control descriptions will be available at the Start and are on the maps.
There will be a clothing dump 100m before the start, 100m after finish.
All runners MUST punch (physical punch) the Safety control positioned after the finish - this is our primary way to confirm whether a runner has finished in the event of an apparently missing runner.
Courses will close at 14:30. If competitors think that they will be out for a long time then can they please start early.
If you cannot complete your course by the course closing time please retire as the nature of the area requires swift action in the event of a missing competitor and we will not delay contacting the Mountain Rescue.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD IMMEDIATELY AFTER FINISHING EVEN IF YOU RETIRE SO THAT WE CAN BE SURE ALL RUNNERS ARE BACK.
Dog restrictions
No dogs on courses. & under control in parking field. Please clean up after your dog
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Gill Browne gillbrowne55@gmail.com
Planner: Andy Robinson
Controller: Derek Allison
Nearest A&E Hospital
Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF, WGH Kendal, LA9 7RG.
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Safety Notes
There will be a rope bridge crossing Seathwaite Beck close to the Finish and First Aid.
Precautions
Competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
Whistles will be compulsory.
Since this is a high level Lakeland area of open fell, please remember that you need to wear or carry appropriate clothing.
If the weather is good shorts may be allowed but runners may have to wear full lower leg cover. Also, If the weather is inclement waterproof cagoules, trousers, hats and gloves may be required. Please bring to the event.
There is a track to the tarn which is occassionally used by vehicles. Some courses cross this track so please be aware.
There is some bracken in the area; please check for ticks after your run. Please wash your hands before eating.
Areas of deep water in the marsh are marked as OOB.