Hogg Wood and Wythop Valley (Not Sale Fell)
Location & Terrain
Competition
Long: 3.6km; 150m
Short: 2.5km; 110m
Novice: 1.2km; hardly any ascent, mostly follows field boundaries.
Online entries using Racesignup
SI cards are available to hire.
Practical Info
Beck Wythop (just off the A66)
Leave the A66 at the southern end of the dual-carriageway section at the Beck Wythop signpost.
Park on the old A66 near the houses, or in the turning circle/car park near the junction.
There is plenty of room but please park considerately.
Grid Ref: NY214283
Google Maps: Location
What3Words: hills.emails.rigs
Registration is in the comfort of our garage.
There is a pleasant 1km walk to the start (allow 15-20 mins) with the finish located near the start.
Start is at Wythop Gate (Grid Ref: NY207290)
Please only cross fences at gates (please close them behind you) or marked crossing points (all crossings that are not gates will be marked with tape)
There are several small fenced enclosures in Hogg Wood. One is not mapped. (All others are)
It may be encountered on Long (C3->C4) or Short (C2->C3) depending on your precise route choice. It should not be the cause for too much confusion.
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.