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Parking:
In the United Utilities Armboth Car park on the western side of Thirlmere.
Grid ref: NY305171
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The road along the west side of Thirlmere is now fully open but the road across the dam is still closed
Dogs:
Entries:
Online entries only for Long and Short using Racesignup https://racesignup.co.uk/
Entry on the day (and Racesignup) for Easy course.
Dibbers are available to use on the night.
Courses:
Course Controls Length Climb
Easy 7 1.2 km 70 m
Short 11 2.9 km 150 m
Long 20 4.6 km 250 m
The area is not ideal for an Easy course, as a result the Easy course is a bit contrived and goes through some rough terrain and there is a long walk to the start.
There is also a taped section between two controls on the Easy Course
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Start/Finish:
From the parking area it is 1km with 180m climb to the start. The finish is close to the start.
Important Safety Notes:
- You must come and register before starting your run and you must return to registration to download even if you retire from your course.
- If you travelled to the event alone, you must state this at registration or leave your car keys.
- Please come prepared for bad weather and carry a whistle.
Terrain:
Armboth Fell is a classic piece of Lake District Fell with technical navigation.
The map is great and the area is rough with lots of marshes, heather, bilberry and small areas of bracken.
I think it was last used for orienteering in 2016.