Stockbird HeadWed 21 May
Spring Series 3
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: Fell
Results
Report
It was another lovely evening tonight, for the latest in our Spring Series of events, following the small gap whilst we were all pre-occupied with the British Champs event, thank you for joining us, we hope you enjoyed Rob's courses tonight !
Many thanks to all of tonight's volunteers - Rob B for planning, Hollie for safety, Sandy & Rach as series co-ordinators, Gill & Rick for car parking, Caroline for first aid, the control collectors Gill, Liz. Lindsey, Sam, Jamie, Michael, Carol and Iain and the SI Team of Ali & Mike.
"Thanks to everyone who turned up this evening to Stockbird Head. I hope you enjoyed the challenge, I can only apologise for the bracken, particularly in the early part of the courses, it definitely added another layer of navigation for you all. I had real fun planning the event with some help from Hollie. It was nice to try something a bit different with the butterfly loops on the long course as well as trying to mix some of the leg lengths up. I hope you enjoyed ending your courses in the slightly flatter, more more intricate part of the map. It was great to see some kids having a go at the Yellow and Orange courses whilst enjoying the challenge of following other features like streams and walls.
Rob B - The planner/organiser"
Overview
Part of a series of six summer evening events across the South Lakes. Long and Short technical courses, and two easier courses for families, juniors and novices.
Location Info
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Near: Ulverston Lat,Lng: 54.2608,-3.0366 Postcode: LA12 8JA What3Words: ///objecting.playfully.limbs
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
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Park at Old Hall Farm, £2 per vehicle. Where possible try and car share. |
Old Hall Farm LA12 8JA
SD 325855
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Stockbird Head is a beautiful deciduous woodland with great contour detail. It has been a little impacted by recent storms with some windblown evident. The steeper slopes on the southern half of the map adds some physicality to the area, whilst the northern part, being a bit flatter, has a great mix of reentrants, knolls and parallel features to keep the orienteering interesting! With the recent dry weather the seasonal marshes and streams are currently very dry!
Course Information
Welcome to Stockbird Head. Get ready for a great evening of orienteering! What course will you go for? The Long has the added excitement of a ‘butterfly loop’ to mix it up a bit. Whilst the Short ensures you also get to enjoy the best bits that the area has to offer! For the juniors/novices, we have the Yellow and Orange course. These are based on the less steep, northern part of the map making use of some line features and of course the beautiful woodland. Please note that on the Orange course there is taped route between one of the controls. Full leg cover and a whistle are advised. Safety bearing is west, which will get you back to a perimeter wall. Don’t worry, the area isn’t too large! Long 4.3km 210m climb 22 controls Short 3.0km 150m climb 13 controls Orange 1.9km 60m climb 10 controls Yellow 1.1km 35m climb 7 controls Scale 1:7500 and 5m contours. Map last updated in 2017, with small amendments in 2024 & 2025. The map will be size A4 and printed on waterproof paper. |
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries here. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 18th May, 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, cash only and the correct change would be very much appreciated please!
Registration and Start times
Registration opens at 17:00.
Starts from 17:30 until 18:30.
Courses close at 19:30, controls will be collected
SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available for those who do not have them.
NOTE – 500m walk to the start from the car park at Old Hall Farm.
Facilities
TBC
Dog restrictions
Dogs on leads
Contacts / Officials
Planner : Rob Browne
Safety : Holly Orr
Series : Sandy Turner