Go Orienteering
Local Middle Distance
Local Middle Distance
Sun 1st Nov 2020
Guisborough
NEOA
Local
Location
| Venue: | Birk Brow (Low Moor & Skelton Warren) |
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| Nearest town: | Guisborough |
| Event centre: | Car Park on the A171 2 km south east of Guusibororugh) |
| Postcode: | TS12 3DG |
| Grid reference: | NZ658148 |
| Parking information: | Parking will be in the car park at the top of Birk Brow hill, on the north side of the A171 three miles east of Guisborough. The grid reference is NZ 657148, the nearest postcode is TS12 3DF (but please note that this is at Charltons at the bottom of Birk Brow hill) and the What3words reference of the entrance to the car park is ///dishes.frogs.cocoons. TAKE GREAT CARE when entering and leaving the car park – indicate and slow down early when entering and only leave the car park via the east (Whitby end) exit, in order to get a better view of on-coming traffic. The only orienteering event signage will be local to the car park. |
| Dog rules: | Well behaved dogs are welcome at this event but should not be taken out on the courses |
Details
| Description: | Covid-19: This event is being run in accordance with the British Orienteering guidance for resumption of orienteering in England. In order to participate in this event you must agree to comply with the Participant Code of Conduct. Key points in the Code of Conduct are:- You must not take part in any form of orienteering if you should be self-isolating under the current Government guidance; e.g. if you or any member of your household have had recent Covid-19 symptoms. Minimise contact with people from outside your household before, during and after your run. Practice social distancing at all times, including before and after your run as well as when you are out on your course. Take particular care to keep the required distance from other people in the vicinity of the Start, at download and when passing other competitors or members of the public on narrow paths, going through gates, etc. Do not congregate in groups at the event. Note: We realise that socialising is an important part of the orienteering experience, but please don't stay around in the car parking area after your run to eat your sandwiches and chat to other orienteers. If you do want to socialise, please go somewhere else ...... and please make sure that you comply with the current Government and Local Authority guidelines..................................Terrain: The area has two distinct parts, separated by a quiet road. Low Moor is a sloping area of heather moorland with patches of gorse and a pocket of old quarry workings. Skelton Warren is mixed woodland with scattered rock features on the steeper slopes to the north of the moor. The whole area has a good path network. Please note that full leg cover is required for this event. Please remember to check yourself for ticks after the event, as they can carry Lyme Disease. In the event of bad weather, cagoules may be made compulsory. Please come prepared. Map: 1:7,500 scale 5m contours A4 size. The maps will be printed on waterproof paper. Note: Major tracks have been updated, but there are many off-road and mountain bike tracks that are not shown on the map. Control descriptions will be printed on the map and loose copies will be available separately. Please use the provided hand sanitiser before taking your map in order to avoid any risk of contaminating other people's maps. |
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| Type: | Middle |
| Physical difficulty of terrain: | Medium |
| Entry times: | Starts: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Courses close at 3 p.m. |
| Punch type: | SI |
| Event number: | 78549 |
| Event website: | Click here |
| Final details web page: | Click here |
Courses
| Course description: | BLUE 4.4km 170m climb 23 controls.............GREEN 3.6km 140m climb 19 controls.............SHORT GREEN 3.6km 80m climb 16 controls.......Yellow 1.6km 35km 35m climb 16 controls.......Note: The Yellow course is suitable for Juniors and beginners. |
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| Colour coded courses: | Yellow, Short Green, Green, Blue |
Entry
| Payment date | Junior/student | Senior | Family/group |
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| 12/10/2020 - 30/10/2020 | £2.50 | £8.50 | £0.00 |
| Online entry via: | http://www.clok.org.uk/ces_login.htm |
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| Online entry closing date: | 30/10/2020 |
Contact us
| Club: | CLOK |
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| Association: | NEOA |
| Contact: | Neil Hunter |
Scholes Mill, Old Coach Road, Tansley, Matlock, DE4 5FY
Tel: 01629 583037, Email: info@britishorienteering.org.uk
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