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- Starts from: 10:30 am
Terrain: Open fell and pasture. A series of ridges, running roughly east-west. Mostly well-grazed, fast runnable grass with some shallow marshy areas on lower ground. Patches of bracken which do not impede progress greatly; no heather. Interesting crag and boulder features.
Be aware that there may be cattle in the area. Please try to avoid running too close to them.Travel: Signed on B6318 (Military Road) 7 miles west of Chollerford and 10 miles east of Greenhead only for eastbound traffic. This road carries fast traffic with blind crests. Westbound traffic must continue past the venue and turn at Housesteads Car Park (1.5 miles west ~ Free for 15 minutes (ANPR) Fee thereafter.).
Parking: NY807708 NE47 6NW Map What3Words: premises,salt,brink
There is a gate at the entrance to the farm track off the B6318. We anticipate that this gate can be left open.
N.B. Drive slowly, as the farm track is uneven in places, especially after the second cattle grid you cross. Beware of grounding. The track passes close to farm buildings and bungalows. Please take care and avoid disturbance.
Expect to encounter pedestrians/runners. Campervans/Motorhomes should be parked on the grass on the LHS after the farm and bungalow (just beyond the parked trailers) – this will be signed.
Please have your run before inspecting the wall remains.Entry: Online Pre entry now closed via SiEntries.
Seniors (M/W21+): £7.00 Juniors (M/W20-): £2.00
Limited entry on the day available for Yellow and Orange courses only, subject to map availability.
Courses:
Yellow ~ (2.1 km. ~ 50 m. climb)
Orange ~ (3.0 km. ~ 90 m. climb)
Light Green ~ (3.8 km.~ 90 m. climb )
Short Green ~ (2.9 km.~ 75 m. climb)
Green ~ (4.0 km.~ 95 m. climb)
Blue ~ (6.2 km.~ 130 m. climb)
Brown ~ (8.3 km.~ 200 m. climb)
For courses Green and above, see safety notes belowStart: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Courses close 2:00 p.m.
Punching: SPORTident electronic (SIAC enabled).
Map: 1:10,000 by Fred Miller. Waterproof Paper.
Facilities: Toilets at Housesteads (1.5 miles west. Parking charge after the first 15 minutes); limited toilet at event.
Dogs: No dogs permitted in this sheep country. There are also cattle with young.Officials
Organiser: Mary Rack m.rack@aol.com
Planner: Alex Harding
Controller: Frank ShillitoeSafety: Orienteering is an adventure sport. Please take care of yourself. Risks have been assessed and mitigated as much as possible.
A whistle should be carried. This is an exposed area. In the event of poor weather hooded cagoules, gloves and hat may be compulsory. Ticks are prevalent. Post run check recommended.
N.B. On some courses there may be controls, above and below crags, which are not taped off.
Please bring your own requirement of water.Please upload your route to RouteGadget.
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