Armboth Fell

calendar_today Thursday, August 1, 2024
groups WCOC
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Location & Terrain

Locationabove Thirlmere (west)

Competition

Start Times5.30-7pm
Courses Close8pm. Please be back at download by this time so we know you are back safe.
Course Details

Course              Controls            Length                            Climb
Easy                   7                          1.2 km                             70 m
Short                  11                        2.9 km                             150 m
Long                   20                        4.6 km                             250 m
The area is not ideal for an Easy course, as a result the Easy course is a bit contrived and goes through some rough terrain and there is a long walk to the start.
There is also a taped section between two controls on the Easy Course
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Start/Finish:
From the parking area it is 1km with 180m climb  to the start. The finish is close to the start.

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.

Terrain:
Armboth Fell is a classic piece of Lake District Fell with technical navigation.
The map is great and the area is rough with lots of marshes, heather, bilberry and small areas of bracken.
I think it was last used for orienteering in 2016.

Entry Information

Online entries only for Long and Short using Racesignup https://racesignup.co.uk/
Entry on the day (and Racesignup) for Easy course.
Dibbers are available to use on the night.

Practical Info

Parking Information

In the United Utilities Armboth Car park on the western side of Thirlmere. 
Grid ref: NY305171
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The road along the west side of Thirlmere is now fully open but the road across the dam is still closed

DogsNo dogs on the courses

Officials

PlannerMatthew Birkinshaw
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