Low Rigg

Date: 

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Club: 

WCOC

Level: 

Local

Type: 

Silva Night Cup 9

Location: 

Low Rigg 4km East of Keswick

Parking: 

Parking and registration is at the usual spot on the old A66:
Grid Reference NY 30427 23987
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Dogs: 

No dogs on the courses

Entries: 

Online entry using Racesignup HERE

EOD, Entry on the day, is available for Easy and Red courses ONLY.
Dibbers will be available to use on the night.

Please Note: if you are not a member of British Orienteering please read this important note regarding public liability insurance HERE

Courses: 

Long 4.4 km ( 250m of ascent)
Short  2.3 km ( 120m of ascent)
Easy  1.4 km ( 50 m of ascent)
Red is 3.3 km ( 200m of ascent)

- Easy and Red use the lower starting point.
- Short and Long will use the higher starting point. The higher starting point is about 500m from the bottom fell gate.
- Please keep away from the tarn
- Competitors should only use the marked crossing points

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.

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: 

Chris Swanepoel

Other Notes: 

       ****** SILVA DEMO ******
I have arranged for Silva to do a demo with headtorches and compasses on the night.
Chris

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.
- Post-Christmas events are on slightly tougher areas. Long, Short, Red and Easy courses should be available.
- Younger and/or inexperienced orienteers should be accompanied.