Orienteering in the heart of North Yorkshire

 

Claro Orienteering Club

invites you to

Guisecliff Wood Local Event on

1 February 2009

 

Venue:

Guisecliff Wood  near  Pateley Bridge

Parking and Registration:

Nidderdale Showground, centre of Pateley Bridge on the B6265. (Grid Ref: SE 157654). Parking fee £1. There is a 1.8k walk uphill (about 80 metres climb) to the start and back from the finish on pavements and tracks.

Map:

Scale:1:10000; 5m contours. Pre marked on waterproof paper.

Terrain:

Steep, mainly wooded hillside with intricate contour and rock details. Longer courses include open moorland with extensive quarry features.

Courses:

White to Brown. String course.

Punching System:

Sportident will be used on all courses. Dibbers for hire 50p

Times:

Registration: 10.00 to 12.00. Starts  10.30 to 12.30.. Courses close at 2.30.

Fees:

Seniors £7 (£5 British Orienteering members) Juniors £2

Facilities:

Public conveniences near car park

Dogs:

In  car park only. This is a condition of our use of the area

Safety:

Competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety. Parts of the longer courses are exposed and Nidderdale can be inhospitable in February. Please dress accordingly. Cagoules may be compulsory. A clothing dump will be provided near the start.

Cancellation:

Information  will be posted on the Claro web site or phone the organiser.

Results:

Results will be posted on the Claro website - www.claro-orienteering.org.

Officials:

Organiser:

Mike Calvert (01423 879153)

Planner:

Graham Ramsden

Controller:

Adrian Pickles (Airienteers)