Cumbrian Galoppen Orienteering Event
and Yvette Baker Trophy
Sunday 29th March, 2015*
ASKHAM FELL, HELTON, PENRITH
*BST- Clocks go forward 1 hour this w/e
Travel: From M6 J40, take A66 East, then A6 South at the next roundabout sp Shap, then at a mini
roundabout turn right sp Yanwath & Tirril. After approx 1 mile, take a left turn sp Askham &
Haweswater. Follow this road to and through Askham, continuing on to Helton Village. The event
will be signed from the north end of the village. NOTE: If approaching Helton from the south, please
continue to the north end to pick up the signs as this avoids the a congested and narrow village
road. Please show consideration to the residents of this small village by driving slowly and carefully
on what is essentially a single track road with very few passing places.
Parking: This will be alongside this narrow road, on the open moorland. Please park as directed as
space is limited. Should you have any problem, wheel spin etc, please stop, contact the organiser
and we shall tow you out. This road is the pedestrian access to Registration, Start and Finish, so
please try not to knock anyone down!
IF YOU ARE BRINGING A MINIBUS YOU MUST CONTACT THE ORGANISER
Registration & Enquiries: This will be at NY 500 216.
Open 10.00 – 12.00 Starts: 10.30 – 12.30 Courses close at 14.30
Terrain: Mostly open fell, with a mix of short turf, dead bracken and some low heather, meaning the
courses should be nice and runnable. Green, blue and brown courses cross some wetter areas, so
competitors should count on getting wet feet! The area is limestone with lots of small shake holes
quite a few of which are used as control sites. The larger ones which may have water and/or metal
debris in them should be avoided. There are some minor crags and outcrops of rock. There are
many paths on the area; major ones are marked on the map but competitors should be aware that
there are numerous other trods and quad bike trails which are unmarked. There will be no
requirement to cross walls or fences.
Please note that the area is popular with the general public - it has a public bridleway through it, so
horse riders and cyclists may be encountered as well as dog walkers and ramblers. Please treat
them all with respect.
Course Details:
Course
Length
(km)
9.0
Climb
(m)
210
Map Scale
Blue
7.1
165
1:10000
Green
4.7
80
1:10000
Light Green
3.7
110
1:10000
Short Green
3.3
60
1:10000
Orange
2.7
65
1:7500
Yellow
2.4
35
1:7500
Brown
1:10000
Map: 1:10000 overprinted with the courses except for Yellow and Orange which will be 1:7500. The
Orange control descriptions will be both text and pictorial. Yellow will be text only.
Legend: Separate legends are available from registration if required.
IOF Control descriptions: These will be handed out at registration. Control descriptions for the
yellow course are written in words.
Clothing & Safety: Full body cover is required, and in the event of wet, cold or adverse weather,
cagoules will be required. Come prepared!
NO WHISTLE NO GO
As there is no natural boundary to this area, a safety bearing will be printed on the map.
Start/Finish/Registration: are all within reasonable walking distance of parking.
Finish: You must proceed to download after you finish, even if you retire.
Toilets: Next to Registration
Fees: £6.50 seniors (+ £2 for non-BOF members), £3.00 juniors.
Dibber hire – 50p (£30.00 payable if lost).
Please note that the increase on normal BL entry fees is due to land charges!!
In the event of bad weather check website (www.bl-orienteering.org.uk) on Saturday evening before
travelling.
Organiser – Stella Lewsley tel: 07870 966742 email: [email protected]
REMEMBER TO PUT YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD
ONE HOUR!!