Keswick Golf Course

Date: 

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Club: 

WCOC

Level: 

Local

Type: 

Silva Night Cup 13

Location: 

8km East of Keswick

Parking: 

Behind the golf club:
Grid ref: NY 33289 25408
Google Maps:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/uUR4EisxEszZp8Fq5
W3W: ///shears.crispy.splashes

Registration and download will be in the clubhouse. The start is 100m from registration and will be flagged. The finish is 300m from download.
The bar will be open for food and drink after the event – please stay for a chat and a debrief if you can.

Dogs: 

No dogs on the courses

Entries: 

Online entry using Racesignup HERE

EOD, Entry on the day, is available for Spark/Easy and Trail/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: 4.9km, +90m
Short: 3.1km, +40m
Trail / Red: 4.2km, +100m
Spark / Easy: 1.4km, +40m
The maps will all be 1:5000 with 2.5m contour interval

Terrain:
- Good running on the fairways, but several rougher areas once you get off the courses. Numerous ditches, some with water in them – most of them are mapped.
- The greens are strictly out of bounds – please don’t cross.

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: 

Glyn, Jim and David

Other Notes: 

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.