Wray CastleWed 4 Sept
Park Series 3 check road closures
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: Parkland
Results
Report
It started off as a beautiful, dry, sunny evening at Wray Castle tonight, despite the rain later (did you see the double rainbow?) we hope you enjoyed the courses. Thank you also for joining us for the prizegiving for both the Explorers and previous series winners.
Thanks as always to tonight's mastermind behind the planning - Loz, Nick H for safety, Matt as Series Co-ordinator, the control collectors Loz, Nick and Jo C and the SI team of Ali, Christine and Michael N.
Overview
If you are coming to our event at Wray Castle tomorrow please check for road closure details and plan your journey, particularly if travelling from the north. There is a planned closure between Clappersgate and Hawkshead.https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/streets-roads-and-pavements/road-maintenance-closures-and-improvements/roadworks-and-road-closures/roadworks
A series of four events in South Lakeland parkland. At each event expect a long and short course with a winning time of around 30 minutes, and a novice course for those newer to orienteering and children.
N.B. we will be holding a prizegiving at 18:30 near the cafe (open) for the 2024 Junior Explorer series, and then at 19:00 for the 2024 event series (sprint, summer and sprint).
Location Info
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Near: Ambleside Lat,Lng: 54.40061,-2.96432 Postcode: LA22 0JA What3Words: ///enthused.contexts.thud
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 at the castle. The car park is pay and display till 9pm, free for National Trust members. Prices are 2 hours £6, 2-4 hours £7.50 and 4+hours £9. Please car share where possible. Start, finish and download are all a short distance from parking. Dogs on leads are permitted in the castle grounds but not while on the courses.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Enjoy orienteering along the western shore of Windermere through the castle's formal gardens and woodland, and venture into adjacent farmland with contour features and many trees. Courses may also visit the Low Wray Campsite which is a woodland area with a good path network.Thank you to the National Trust for access.
Course Information
Long 4.7 km 120 m climb 24 controls (2 part map, turn over halfway)
Short 2.9 km 100 m climb 16 controls
Novice 2.7 km 70 m climb 15 controls. This is an 'orange' standard course, controls just off line features but easily visible, several decisions to be made at junctions of line features on each leg.
Entry Details
Online entries are open at SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 1st September, 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:
- £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, the correct change would be very much appreciated please!
Registration and Start times
Starts 17.30 until 18.30
Registration for entry on the day will open at 17.00, and SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available for those who do not have them.
Facilities
Toilets and Joey's Cafe open
Contacts / Officials
Planner: Loz Colyer
Safety: Nick Howlett
Coordinator: Matt Rooke
Nearest A&E Hospital
Safety Notes
A waterproof jacket with a hood may be required in bad weather. Please bring one with you to the event in case. National Trust have a wind strength limit for using their land, we will follow their tree safety guidance in the event of extreme winds. All courses cross the vehicle driveway to the castle, please take care.
Courses close at 19:30 and controls will be collected from this time. Don't forget to download whether you complete a course or not.