Egremont

Additional safety note: The Egremont bypass and its verges is out of bounds to both courses.  The only way to cross is by one of the three underpasses. See special symbol on map.

Short course - 2.0 km straight line. You’ll run a lot farther than this.
Long course – 4.5 km straight line. You’ll run a lot farther than this.
Both courses are on roads in urban areas. Take care when crossing any roads and use the pavements as much as possible. Be aware of other pedestrians.
Courses are mostly on hard surfaces, but with some flat grass to cross.  Both courses have at least one checkpoint in thick trees.  Torch strongly recommended.
The long course crosses Egremont Main Street and some other busy roads.  Beware of traffic.  No under 16s allowed on this course. Depending on your route choices, there are some narrow paths with fences on both sides.  Be respectful of other users.
The short course is all on quiet roads and paths, but there is still traffic about.  There is a section on the pavement alongside Egremont Main Street.  Take care. Under 16s must enter this course.

Juniors (U16) must do the short course, which avoids busy roads.

Online entries using Racesignup.
Dibbers available to use on the night.

Egremont has a castle, (nearly) like Edinburgh!  So it’s a great place to prepare for next year’s World Orienteering Championships.  Only the long course will see the castle though, because of busy roads. The short course will have to make do with the skate park.  Both may use Fraser’s chippy for emergency rations.

Parking: Main Car Park (turn off the main street at the Co-op and it’s on the left).  This is a pay & display.  There is plenty of street parking – look out for time restrictions.
Postcode: CA22 2DX
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZPPVA37HF3SWsbze9
Grid Ref: NY011107
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