Wansfell & Skelghyll WoodSun 2 Nov
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 & Woodland
Overview
November Galoppen
Location Info
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Near: Ambleside Lat,Lng: 54.4287,-2.9696 Postcode: LA22 0EF What3Words: ///cluttered.land.wage
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 - Miller Bridge Car Park Pay and Display
What3Words - cluttered.land.wage
Course Information
Welcome to the LOC/WAROC Cumbrian Galoppen event at Wansfell & Skelghyll Woods.
Yellow & Orange courses at the low start, courses in Skelghyll Woods.
Walk to the low start from Miller Bridge car park - 1.6km, 75m climb on road and track
Brown, Blue, Green, S Green, VS Green and Light Green at the high start. Courses head out onto open fell with some controls in the woods to finish.
Walk to high start from Miller Bridge car park - 2.2km, 200m climb. Follows same route to low start then steep uphill on paths to start on open fell.
Same finish for all courses. All course must only use the gates and stiles marked to cross any walls. Please ensure you download at the Football Club at Miller Bridge car park.
Map updated in 2024 by Martin Bagness. The Wansfell part is the SE facing slope on the Troutbeck side. There are steep contours, lots of marshy areas, some rock detail, ruined walls and streams. Skelghyll Woods has many paths, some high crags and rocky slopes, which can be slippy underfoot. Lots of technical detail here to give a complete contrast to Wansfell.
Given the exposed nature of the terrain, it may well be that cagoules will be compulsory, whatever the weather. In the unfortunate event of turning an ankle a long way from home, you need to keep warm. Full leg cover is compulsory.
The usual range of Galoppen courses will be available from Yellow to Brown.
| Course | Length km | Climb m | controls | map scale |
| Brown | ||||
| Blue | ||||
| Green | ||||
| Short Green | ||||
| VS Green | ||||
| L Green | ||||
| Orange | ||||
| Yellow |
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 29th October, 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
Registration and Enquiries - Ambleside football Club - What3Words - twigs.iterative.loosens
Registration from 10am,
Starts between 10.30 and 12.30
Courses close 14.30
Facilities
Toilets - Ambleside Football Club
Contacts / Officials
Organiser - Rach Stavert
Planner - Julia Laverack
Controller - Paul Addison