Low Rigg

calendar_today Thursday, January 15, 2026
groups WCOC
Local Silva Night Cup Route Gadget available

Location & Terrain

LocationLow Rigg 4km East of Keswick

Competition

Start Times5.30-7pm
Courses Close8pm. You MUST be back to download by this time, even if you retire, so we know you are back safe.
Course Details

Long 4.4 km ( 250m of ascent)
Short  2.3 km ( 120m of ascent)
Easy  1.4 km ( 50 m of ascent)
Red is 3.3 km ( 200m of ascent)

- Easy and Red use the lower starting point.
- Short and Long will use the higher starting point. The higher starting point is about 500m from the bottom fell gate.
- Please keep away from the tarn
- Competitors should only use the marked crossing points

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.

Entry Information

Online entry using Racesignup HERE

EOD, Entry on the day, is available for Easy and Red courses ONLY.
Dibbers will be available to use on the night.

Please Note: if you are not a member of British Orienteering please read this important note regarding public liability insurance HERE

Practical Info

Parking Information

Parking and registration is at the usual spot on the old A66:

Google maps drirections HERE
Grid Reference NY 30427 23987
What3Words : perfumes.catch.plankton

DogsNo dogs on the courses
Additional Notes

       ****** SILVA DEMO ******
I have arranged for Silva to do a demo with headtorches and compasses on the night.
Chris

New to Night Orienteering?
- You need to bring a decent head torch (and maybe a spare and/or spare battery) and make sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
- Post-Christmas events are on slightly tougher areas. Long, Short, Red and Easy courses should be available.
- Younger and/or inexperienced orienteers should be accompanied.

Officials

PlannerChris Swanepoel
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