Flat Fell

Date: 

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Club: 

WCOC

Level: 

Local

Type: 

Night Series

Location: 

near Ennerdale Bridge

Terrain: 

Open fell.

Map: 

Map 1:7500 5m contours

Parking: 

Parking by the stone circle.
Googlemaps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/D3uQSXC1uRuszedj6
Grid Ref: NY 060140
Postcode: CA23 3AQ
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Start near parking, finish 0.5km from parking.

Dogs: 

No dogs on the courses

Entries: 

Online entry for ALL courses using Racesignup  https://racesignup.co.uk/

Entry on the day available for the Easy course
Dibbers available to use on the night

Courses: 

Long 4.4km
Short 2.7km
Long Easy 3.2km  - This course is not aimed at younger Juniors (for whom Flat Fell as a Winter Night O isn't ideal) , it's aimed at adults who want to work on navigation skills.
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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.

Start Times: 

5.30-7pm

Courses Close: 

8pm. You must be back to download by this time, even if you retire, so we know you are back safe.

Planner: 

Deborah Goodwin

Other Notes: 

Februarys full moon the 'Snow Moon' will be waning so lets hope for a lovely starry night.

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.
- Younger and/or inexperienced orienteers should be accompanied.