Wasdale

Date: 

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Club: 

WCOC

Level: 

Local

Type: 

Spring Series

Location: 

15km SE of Whitehaven

Grid Reference: 

NY151054

Parking: 

Registration: In layby near Countess Beck

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LFWEsTJDDRqyBXS19.

Parking in nearby laybys where possible
 

Dogs: 

No dogs on the courses

Entries: 

Online entry for all courses HERE.

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              4.4km, 240m climb
Short             3.3km, 210m climb
Trail / Red     3.0km, 140m climb
Spark / Easy  1.7km, 80m climb (Slightly more difficult than usual)

Long, Short & Trail courses include a "map flip", with both sections printed on the same side of paper.
The changeover control (11 for Long, 9 for Short & 11 for Trail) appears on both sections.

Some lines are bent to improve clarity or to indicate the shortest route around the uncrossable marshes.

Controls may be close together - make sure you read the map closely and check control codes.

 

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: 

Joseph Hudd