Matty Benn's
Location & Terrain
Competition
The start, which is close to Matty Benn’s bridge itself, is ~1 km from the cattle grid along good tracks, so please allow 15 mins walk in (and back so note courses close at 8pm).
The courses take you into the wilds to the east of the historically significant Matty Benn’s (Monks) packhorse bridge, along with a number of antiquities on the bridleway to Skalderskew, bounded to the north by Latterbarrow Beck and the south by Worm Gill. Running is generally fast, with the exception of the wet bits (of which there are many especially if it’s been raining) and a bit of dead bracken on the bank down to Worm Gill.
Long = 4.8 km
Short = 3.0 km
There is no novice course planned as the area is not suitable.
Online entries using Racesignup.
SI cards available to hire.
There is no Novice course as the area is not suitable for one.
If you would like to make a £50 prepayment for entries you can use this link
Practical Info
Parking is around the middle cattle grid on the Cold Fell road between Ennerdale Bridge and Calderbridge. Space is limited so please park considerately. There is also significant Sellafield traffic on this minor road, so be careful around the junction.
Parking can extend alongside the side road towards Haile and Wilton, but be aware that the grass verges can be soft this time of year.
Grid Ref: NY055101
Google Maps: Location
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New to Night Orienteering?
You need to bring a decent head torch (and maybe a spare) and make sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
Younger and/or inexperienced orienteers should be accompanied.