Graystones & Darling How
Location & Terrain
Competition
Regular Cross Country Courses
Long Course – 4.1 km (technical / physical) - (~ 5 - 6 km optimum route) - lots of route choice
Short Course – 3.2 km (technical / physical) - (~ 4.5 km optimum route) - route choice
Novice Course – 1.6 km (easy-med / easy-med) - downhill on tracks / paths!!! (physically MUCH easier than walk to start)
Enter on the day. Our events are open to non-members. Non-members will be covered by public liability for 3 events. If you’ve enjoyed three events we’d love you to join us by following this link https://www.britishorienteering.org.uk/join
Practical Info
Above Scawgill Bridge on the Lorton side of Whinlatter Pass. Parking will be on a forest road near Darling How Cottage. Drive along forest road towards barrier. Registration will be close to the barrier.
Start Times: 1700 - 1900 (note 30 mins to start)
*** Note changes to start block timings - there is a very good chance we will be able to offer starts earlier than 1700 ***
*** Walk to Start for all Courses: 750m / 175m climb - allow 30 minutes (steep down then very steep up) ***
Controls will be collected in progressively from 1900 – so get a shift on if you have a late start !!!
Great views on all courses.
Whistles compulsory
Cagoules compulsory if weather is poor.