Ling Fell

Date: 

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Club: 

WCOC

Level: 

Local

Type: 

Spring Series 9

Location: 

Ling Fell and Wythop Moss, near Wythop

Terrain: 

Mostly open fell of variable runability with some steep slopes. The Long Course visits Wythop Moss.

Parking: 

Along minor road to the north of Ling Fell at,
Grid Ref: NY 183 291
GoogleMaps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pew4EWMsY8hdpRPB8
The road is narrow. Please park considerately. There is some off-road parking nearby at NY 185 293
Note: Please do not obstruct the entrance to a private residence at the gate to the fell.

Dogs: 

No dogs on the courses

Entries: 

Online entry for ALL courses using Racesignup  https://racesignup.co.uk/

The Easy and Red Courses only can be entered at the event as well as in advance.
Adults £5/£6 and Juniors £2.

Dibbers will be available for use at the event.

Courses: 

Easy: 1.8km with 150m ascent
Red: 3.4km with 280m ascent
Short: 2.1km with 115m ascent
Long: 4.0km with 310m ascent

The Red Course is aimed at fell or trail runners new to orienteering.
Competitors will need to navigate round the course but it will not be as technically challenging as the Short and Long Courses.

The Start and Finish are close to the gate onto the fell.

Map:
1:7500
Some minor paths are not mapped.
Some of the rock features are not large.
Fences and walls marked with a purple line must not be crossed other than at the gates shown.
Only Long Course competitors should need to use these gates. Please shut gates behind you.

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.
- Please come prepared for bad weather and carry a whistle.

Additional Safety Notes:
- The parking is along a quiet road but please be careful of passing traffic.
- The run-in to the Finish is steep downhill. Please be careful.

Start Times: 

5.30-7pm

Courses Close: 

8pm. You must be back to download by this time, even if you retire, so we know you are back safe.

Planner: 

Richard and Ann Cummings