Lakeland Orienteering Club

Windermere & BownessSat 19 Sept

NW Urban League

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: Urban

Last updated: Wed 26 August, 2026

Overview

Urban race around Windermere and Bowness

Part of the North West Urban League

Location Info

Near: Windermere
Lat,Lng: 54.3736,-2.9011
Postcode: LA23 2BH

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 in pay & display car parks in Windermere – Broad Street is the closest, or on street parking around Queens Park – please be mindful of residents and do not block driveways

Map / Terrain

Scale 1:4000 for all courses and 5m contours

This is an urban event, please be mindful of road crossings, traffic and other pedestrians and take special care around blind corners.

Course Information

The courses have NWUL age categories assigned. You are welcome to enter any course, but you may not be eligible for the NWUL if you “run down” by entering a shorter course than that assigned to your age class. If you would prefer to run a shorter course, you should select “Course n Open”. If you wish to “run up” on a longer course for which you are competitive then just enter the category you wish to be included in.

The courses available are below. Full distance/climb is subject to final controlling and will be published here ahead of the event.

CourseMens ClassesWomens ClassesCourse Length
1MO  
2MV40+; MSV55+WO; WV40+ 
3MUV65+WSV55+ 
4MHV75+WUV65+; WHV75+ 
5MJ16-WJ16- 
6MYJ12-WYJ12- 

We encourage running in pairs or groups – it is a really good way to start orienteering. To do this, enter the event using one person’s name, and please add the names of everyone accompanying in the ‘Additional names and ages’ box. You can also request extra maps, if required.

The start and finish will both be in Queens Park, close to the Mission Café.

How to choose a course

Entry Details

Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 16th 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
  • £4 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
  • £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 from 10am

Starts between 10.30 and 12.30

Courses close at 13.30

Facilities

Registration & Download will be based in The Mission Café on Park Road. Toilets will also be available here.

Please support the café either before or after your run and please be mindful of other customers.

Contacts / Officials

Planner :  Iain Smith Ward

Organiser: Ali Hooper (si@lakelandoc.uk)

Controller: Sheila Hobson (LOC)

Nearest A&E Hospital

Westmorland General (Minor Injuries); Furness General (A&E)
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