Blakeley Raise

calendar_today Thursday, July 6, 2023
groups WCOC
Local Summer Series Route Gadget available

Location & Terrain

LocationBlakeley and White Esk. South of Ennerdale Bridge off the Cold Fell road.
Grid ReferenceNY069135. GoogleMaps https://goo.gl/maps/96EPWTSExMpiML4A8
TerrainBlakeley is mostly very fast and runnable grassy open fell. However, the area can be very challenging in poor weather / low visibility.
Map1:10,000 5m Contours

Competition

Start Times1730 - 1845 (5 - 10 mins walk to start) If relatively new to Orienteering pick an early start time / arrive early Its highly likely that the courses will be set up well before this time eg by 1600, if so, you will be allowed to start earlier.
Courses CloseControls will be collected in progressively from 1900. Courses close at 2000
Course Details

Format: Regular Cross Country Courses

Long Course – 5.7 km - Technical / physical / climb
Short Course – 3.8 km - Technical / physical / climb
Easy Course – 2.9 km - Easy navigation / more climb than usual *** See notes below ***

Long & Short Maps at Start. Easy Maps at Registration

Notes:
Easy course is longer and more climb than usual ~ approx red standard - parents with young novices be aware. NOT suitable for unaccompanied junior novices. Easy course mostly follows paths / line features. The less distinct / more vague paths will be taped.
The longer courses may encounter grazing cattle with young calves - please take care.

GREAT views on ALL courses * (* weather permitting !!!)

Entry Information

Pre Entry Only. Go to RaceSignUp https://racesignup.co.uk/
Dibbers available.

Practical Info

SafetyWhistles compulsory. Cagoules compulsory if weather is poor. You must download even if you retire so we know you are back safe.
Parking Information

Cold Fell Road between Ennerdale Bridge and Calder Bridge 200m South of stone circle (Scaly Moss). Please share transport if possible and park off the road

Grid Ref: NY 059 138
Postcode: CA23 3AQ
W3W: emerge.mush.intrigued

Registration: Please ask if you are new or unsure what to do. 

DogsNo dogs on the courses

Officials

PlannerKim and Howard Leslie

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