Fangs Brow

Date: 

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Club: 

WCOC

Level: 

Local

Type: 

Night Series

Location: 

Fangs Brow above Loweswater

Parking: 

On the road from Fangs Brow towards Lamplugh
Grid Ref: NY105226
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Googlemaps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CHadQZovLJdrvBK16

Note: This is a narrow road, please park considerately for other road users and be aware of traffic.

Safety: 

You MUST report to the planner BEFORE setting out and at DOWNLOAD after finishing, even if you retire, so we know you are safe.

Dogs: 

No dogs on the courses

Entries: 

Online entries using Racesignup.
Dibbers will be available to use on the night.

Courses: 

Long 4.5k (technically difficult)
Short 2.5k (technically difficult)
Yellow 1.3k (technically easy)
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Start and Finish are very close to registration.
The Short and Yellow courses stay within the enclosed areas/fields nearer the road. There are some marshy areas but the Yellow course avoids these.
The Long course goes out onto the open fell and as well as the marshes there are areas of rough stony ground to cross.

Additional Safety Notes:
- There are cattle with some calves in the field containing the Start/Finish, please give these a wide berth and avoid getting between calves and the adults.
- High visibility clothing is advised as it helps in the event of a search
- All courses go onto the exposed hillside so please bring waterproof clothing and be prepared for bad weather.
- Whistles and spare torch recommended.

 

Start Times: 

5.30-7pm

Courses Close: 

8pm. You MUST be back at registration to download by this time.

Planner: 

Chris Pollitt

Other Notes: 

New to Night Orienteering?
You need to bring a decent head torch (and maybe a spare and/or spare battery) and make sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
The first series of events, up to Christmas tend to be on easier areas so are suitable for those trying night orienteering for the first time.
Younger and/or inexperienced orienteers should be accompanied.