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Parking/Registration will be along the quiet road to the north of Bassenthwaite (road junction with A591 signed to Whitrigg, Torpenhow, Ireby):
Grid reference: NY203369
W3Words: ///airstrip.fixtures.rebounded
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To reflect the runnability, courses are on the longer side:
Long 4.9km 150m climb 20 controls
Short 3.3km 100m climb 14 controls
Easy 2.5km 90m climb, 11 controls - suitable for novices
Red 3.5km 105m climb 13 controls - suitable for trail runners
- All courses use farm gates, so please close them after yourself.
- Long and Red courses cross a locked gate towards the top of the hill, but is good and solid for climbing.
Important Safety Notes:
- You must come and register before starting your run and you must return to registration to download even if you retire from your course.
- If you travelled to the event alone, you must state this at registration or leave your car keys.
- Although the hill is very runnable, it is also quite exposed, so come prepared and carry a whistle.
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Welcome to the last night event before Xmas on the fast, runnable Caer Mote hill.
For those not aware, this is a very significant archaeological site with a likely Iron Age hill fort on the northeast flank, and a significant Roman camp adjacent to the parking.
*** Mince pies and mulled wine (with a bit of luck) on finishing! ***
New to Night Orienteering?
- You need to bring a decent head torch (and maybe a spare and/or spare battery) and make sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
- Pre-Christmas events are on easier areas or planned to be fairly easy with Long, Short, Red and Easy courses available, so are suitable for those trying night orienteering for the first time.
- Younger and/or inexperienced orienteers should be accompanied.