Last updated on 09/11/09 [Lakes-O Front Page]
West Cumberland Orienteering Club will be staging a series of evening events, on Thursday evenings. Everyone is welcome to turn up and take part; you don't have to be a member to take part. The events are very informal, so you will be able to do the course at your leisure. There will almost always be a course to suit your ability. Details of parking and the venue can always be found by ringing the club answerphone.... 01768 895539 in the couple of days leading up to each Thursday.
Often the parking is scattered and quite limited. Please park to make best use of the spaces that are available. Registration and hire of ecards will be from a car in the car parking area..... probably where the huddle of people are standing!!! The events are very informal, so just ask anyone where things are if you are new to the sport. You are more than welcome to turn up and try the courses on offer.... someone will be pleased to explain the format and help you through the pre-start formalities. The maps are overprinted with the course usually on waterproof paper, and will be found at the start. Those doing the Easy/Starter course can get their map from registration and have a good look at the course before setting out.
The results for the 2009 Summer League will be posted here.
Most of the venues will be readily accessible in West Cumbria. The results are posted on the 'net' shortly after each event.
NIGHT EVENT SERIES
November 12th - Fangs Brow, Loweswater
Fangs Brow is rough grazing land, which is quite wet in places, with marshes scattered over the area. The parking will be on the side of a minor road at GR105226. Three courses will be offered, long, short and novice. The terrain is quite suitable for the younger juniors, perhaps accompanied by an adult or in pairs. The clocks will have changed, so it should be dark by 6.30pm. Starts are from 6.30 to 7.30pm. Cost is £2/£1. Maps will be overprinted on waterproof paper. Depending on the weather conditions please think carefully about clothing and footware. A good torch will be required as well!!
November 19th - Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Visitor Centre
Whinlatter Forest is a working forest, but the map has been recently updated with the changes that the working has caused. Parking will be at the Visitor Centre, GR 208245, approached via Braithwaite Village. Three courses will be offered, long, short and novice. The terrain is quite suitable for the younger juniors, perhaps accompanied by an adult or in pairs. It should be dark by 6.30pm. Starts are from 6.30 to 7.30pm. Cost is £2/£1. Maps will be overprinted on waterproof paper. Depending on the weather conditions please think carefully about clothing and footware. A good torch will be required as well!!
November 26th - Bridekirk, near Cockermouth
The area is rough grazing with quite a few limestone outcrops and broken ground, which gives good navigational problems. Parking will be on the side of the minor road, from Bridekirk to Tallentire, at GR115340. There will still be some traffic on this road, so please take care when walking to the registration car. Three courses will be offered, long, short and novice. The terrain is quite suitable for the younger juniors, perhaps accompanied by an adult or in pairs. It should be dark by 6.30pm. Starts are from 6.30 to 7.30pm. Cost is £2/£1. Maps will be overprinted on waterproof paper. Depending on the weather conditions please think carefully about clothing and footware. A good torch will be required as well!!
Results can be found via this link with the club answerphone giving details of parking etc in the days before the event. Answerphone 01768 895539