Hogg Wood and Wythop Valley (Not Sale Fell)

Date: 

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Club: 

WCOC

Level: 

Local

Type: 

Night Series

Location: 

Hogg Wood and Wythop Valley

Grid Reference: 

NY214283

Terrain: 

Mostly deciduous woodland with good running, some fields

Parking: 

Beck Wythop (just off the A66)

Leave the A66 at the southern end of the dual-carriageway section at the Beck Wythop signpost.
Park on the old A66 near the houses, or in the turning circle/car park near the junction.
There is plenty of room but please park considerately.

Grid Ref: NY214283
Google Maps: Location
What3Words: hills.emails.rigs

Registration is in the comfort of our garage.
There is a pleasant 1km walk to the start (allow 15-20 mins) with the finish located near the start.
Start is at Wythop Gate (Grid Ref: NY207290)

Safety: 

You MUST remember to Download even if you retire.

Dogs: 

No dogs on the courses

Entries: 

Online entries using Racesignup
SI cards are available to hire.

Courses: 

Long:  3.6km; 150m
Short:  2.5km; 110m
Novice: 1.2km; hardly any ascent, mostly follows field boundaries.

Courses: 

Novice, Short & Long

Registration Times: 

Registration will be available 30 mins prior to first start to allow for the walk up

Start Times: 

5:30 - 7pm

Planner: 

Ian Teasdale

Other Notes: 

Please only cross fences at gates (please close them behind you) or marked crossing points (all crossings that are not gates will be marked with tape)
           There are several small fenced enclosures in Hogg Wood. One is not mapped. (All others are)
           It may be encountered on Long (C3->C4) or Short (C2->C3) depending on your precise route choice. It should not be the cause for too much confusion.

New to Night Orienteering?
You need to bring a decent head torch (and maybe a spare) and make sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
Younger and/or inexperienced orienteers should be accompanied.