Killingworth Urban

  • Date:
  • NATO
  • Urban, Regional
    • Date:
    • Registration opens: 11:00 am closes: 12:30 pm
    • Starts from: 11:30 am

    Killingworth was built in the 1960s in an avant garde style.  This is combined with more recent additions to offer a challenging variety of styles including a mix of complex street systems and open areas.

    Travel: Google Maps
    From the North: From A1 or A189 (Spine Rd) follow A19 to junction for Killingworth A1056 which follow to the first roundabout, taking first exit. Forward at the next roundabout into the Shopping Centre Car Park.
    From the South via Tyne Tunnel (toll – pay by midnight next day) follow A19 to junction for Killingworth A1056 as above.
    From the South or A69 via A1 Western Bypass exit for A1056 Killingworth. At the major roundabout follow A1056 forward. After the road climbs for about a mile, turn right at the roundabout. Signed Killingworth, Leisure Centre at the roundabout exit only. Forward into the car park as above.
    Public Transport: Bus Services at Killingworth Bus Station, adjacent to the White Swan centre.
    For visitors arriving at Newcastle Central Rail, the simplest route is to take Metro train to Four Lane Ends Interchange and 62/63 bus onward to Killingworth thus avoiding walking through the city. Allow 50 to 60 minutes.

    Parking: Town Centre Car Park “Killingworth Shopping Centre” Entrance: ///glass.darker.harder
    Zones vary. Be sure to check the nearby signs for conditions in the area you have chosen.
    Typically “3 hours for people using the shopping centre or pay by app.” Some areas near certain shops 2 hours.”

    Assembly: Ground Floor, White Swan Centre, Citadel East, Killingworth. NE12 6SS

    Google Maps ///fund.deal.shift

    Facilities: In the White Swan Centre: Enquiries, Toilets, Space to leave bags during your run.
    Entry: via SIentries open Sunday 22nd February and close on Sunday 8th March.
    Seniors (M/W21+): £7.00 Juniors (M/W20-): £2.00
    Limited entry on the day for novice courses 6 & 7 only.

    Map: by Fred Miller.

    Starts: 3 minutes walk to the start. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Courses close 3:30 p.m.
    Parents and guardians of young juniors should be aware that the route from assembly to the start and the route back from the finish cross a road using a pedestrian crossing. The start and finish are very close to each other.

    Courses: subject to final controlling.

    Distance
    (km.)    		Climb
    (metres)    		Map
    Course 1 Open 9.240A3 ~ 1:4000 ~ 2 sided
    Course 2 Women open,M40+ M20-8.140A3 ~ 1:4000 ~ 2 sided
    Course 3 W40+, M55+ W20-7.540A3 ~ 1:4000 ~ 2 sided
    Course 4 W55+, M65+ 5.125A4 ~ 1:4000 ~ 2 sided
    Course 5 W65+, M75+3.525A4 ~ 1:4000
    Course 6 M/W16-, Novice Long3.825A4 ~ 1:4000
    course 7 M/W 12-, Novice short2.520A4 ~ 1:4000
    Under sixteens actual age are restricted to Course 6 or 7. See also note above re access to start.

    Officials: Organiser: Willard Wright
    Planner: Mary Rack
    Controller: Frank Shillitoe

    Safety: Orienteering is an adventure sport.  A comprehensive risk assessment for the event will be prepared and identified risks mitigated. However, please be aware that participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
    Be aware of urban hazards – traffic, cycles, pedestrians, dog walkers, particularly at blind corners.
    Avoid the roads marked as out of bounds and use the crossing points indicated.
    The paths and grassy areas may be slippery.