Armboth Fell
Location & Terrain
Competition
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
Help me to choose a course
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.
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
In the United Utilities Armboth Car park on the western side of Thirlmere.
Grid ref: NY305171
what3words: https://w3w.co/safest.flopping.maybe
The road along the west side of Thirlmere is now fully open but the road across the dam is still closed