The event organiser is preparing and testing this event. It is not yet available for general entry
Beverley Westwood
Sunday 11th January
Event is postponed!
(Colour-coded regional event)
Suitable for beginners yet contains challenging pockets of woodland for the experienced orienteer. Numerous paths across the Westwood with subtle contour features and some bigger climbs.
Courses
Course lengths shown are subject to final controlling.
Brown 7.9km 80m climb
Entered: 0 of 17
Suitable for experienced orienteers
Blue 5.7km 65m climb
Entered: 0 of 23
Suitable for experienced orienteers
Green 4.4km 55m climb
Entered: 0 of 17
Suitable for experienced orienteers.
Short Green 3.5km 45m climb
Entered: 0 of 14
Suitable for experienced orienteers
Very Short Green 2.8km 40m climb
Entered: 0 of 9
Suitable for experienced orienteers
Light Green 2.8km 35m climb
Entered: 0 of 8
Good for improving orienteers
Orange 2.6km 30m climb
Entered: 0 of 7
Novice course. Mostly on paths, but corners can be cut
Yellow 1.8km 20m climb
Entered: 0 of 4
Novice course. All on paths. Suitable for beginners.
Entry Fees
Senior: £12.00
Senior Novice: £7.00
British Orienteering non-member supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Senior Enhanced Chip hire: £3.00
Junior: £6.00
British Orienteering non-member supplement: £1.00
Junior Chip hire: £0.00
Junior Enhanced Chip hire: £3.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.After late entries close on 9th Jan for map printing, there will be another opportunity to enter with reopened entries at the higher EOD price. (£1 increase). These will be available on on a limited basis until maps are all sold, up to and including the morning of the event.
Senior Novice: £7.00
British Orienteering non-member supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Senior Enhanced Chip hire: £3.00
Junior: £6.00
British Orienteering non-member supplement: £1.00
Junior Chip hire: £0.00
Junior Enhanced Chip hire: £3.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.After late entries close on 9th Jan for map printing, there will be another opportunity to enter with reopened entries at the higher EOD price. (£1 increase). These will be available on on a limited basis until maps are all sold, up to and including the morning of the event.
Event Information
** Latest **
Weather! - check the forecast
Clothing - please make sure that it is suitable for the conditions. Waterproof cagoule, carried or worn, may be made mandatory subject to conditions on the day.
Footwear - ensure it is up to the task of slippery slopes caused by ice or mud.
Afterwards - we have no heated facilities at this location, it would be advisable to have a warm drink with you for after your run. And of course a set of warm, dry clothes!
White course - not available at this event
Weather! - check the forecast
Clothing - please make sure that it is suitable for the conditions. Waterproof cagoule, carried or worn, may be made mandatory subject to conditions on the day.
Footwear - ensure it is up to the task of slippery slopes caused by ice or mud.
Afterwards - we have no heated facilities at this location, it would be advisable to have a warm drink with you for after your run. And of course a set of warm, dry clothes!
White course - not available at this event
Liability Insurance
Please note: Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not
covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event,
you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to
accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you
would not be covered.
A good reminder to members to renew their British Orienteering Membership.
Everyone is welcome to run but please note the risk that you hold.
Please note, this refers to public liability insurance, not personal accident insurance (which is not a feature of British Orienteering membership but can be purchased, should you wish, from a variety of suppliers.)
Please note: Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not
covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event,
you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to
accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you
would not be covered.
A good reminder to members to renew their British Orienteering Membership.
Everyone is welcome to run but please note the risk that you hold.
Please note, this refers to public liability insurance, not personal accident insurance (which is not a feature of British Orienteering membership but can be purchased, should you wish, from a variety of suppliers.)
Location
Beverley Westwood
Off Walkington Road w3w: hung.solder.skid
or google Beverley parkrun or HU17 8EL and head away from town from there to find the parking, event tent and toilet.
Beverley Westwood
Off Walkington Road w3w: hung.solder.skid
or google Beverley parkrun or HU17 8EL and head away from town from there to find the parking, event tent and toilet.
Parking
On the verge of Walkington Road
near w3w catch.freshest.cold
Please only park where allowed by signage, marshals and restrictions. (The further from town the better.)
Keep within 15 metres of the roadside and visualize a slip-proof exit before parking.
On the verge of Walkington Road
near w3w catch.freshest.cold
Please only park where allowed by signage, marshals and restrictions. (The further from town the better.)
Keep within 15 metres of the roadside and visualize a slip-proof exit before parking.
Travel
Please car share wherever possible.
The best approach from the West is from Walkington Village, Straight on at the traffic lights, a few bends and a cattle grid, then next left road fork.
Please car share wherever possible.
The best approach from the West is from Walkington Village, Straight on at the traffic lights, a few bends and a cattle grid, then next left road fork.
Facilities
Seek out the Green Pop-up tent for enquiries and DOWNLOAD.
There will be a portable toilet available.
Please bring your own water to drink.
Seek out the Green Pop-up tent for enquiries and DOWNLOAD.
There will be a portable toilet available.
Please bring your own water to drink.
Timing
Help, advice and dibber hire:10:00 -11:30
Starts : 10.30-12.00
Courses close: 14.00
Help, advice and dibber hire:10:00 -11:30
Starts : 10.30-12.00
Courses close: 14.00
Road Crossings
There are minor road crossings on courses Green to Brown making them unsuitable for juniors under 16.
There are no crossings on Lt Green, Orange, Yellow, White
There are minor road crossings on courses Green to Brown making them unsuitable for juniors under 16.
There are no crossings on Lt Green, Orange, Yellow, White
First Aid and A&E
First Aid is available at the Finish.
The nearest A&E department is at Beverley Urgent Treatment Centre, East Riding Community Hospital, Swinemoor Ln, Beverley HU17 0FA. The journey takes 07 minutes, 1.9 miles.
First Aid is available at the Finish.
The nearest A&E department is at Beverley Urgent Treatment Centre, East Riding Community Hospital, Swinemoor Ln, Beverley HU17 0FA. The journey takes 07 minutes, 1.9 miles.
Map
Scale 1:7,500, 2.5m contours, minor revisions to wooded areas 2025.
Control descriptions will be printed on the map. Loose control descriptions will be available at the Start. The White and Yellow courses have text control descriptions. All other courses have IOF control descriptions.
Scale 1:7,500, 2.5m contours, minor revisions to wooded areas 2025.
Control descriptions will be printed on the map. Loose control descriptions will be available at the Start. The White and Yellow courses have text control descriptions. All other courses have IOF control descriptions.
Terrain and Out of Bounds
Terrain is generally runnable common land with paths and small wooded areas with contour features. The area contains a golf course, be aware of golfers, no user of the Westwood has priority, please be courteous and considerate.
Golf Greens are OOB.
Cows graze the pasture, although they are used to people, please give them a wide berth to avoid startling them.
Terrain is generally runnable common land with paths and small wooded areas with contour features. The area contains a golf course, be aware of golfers, no user of the Westwood has priority, please be courteous and considerate.
Golf Greens are OOB.
Cows graze the pasture, although they are used to people, please give them a wide berth to avoid startling them.
Dogs
Dogs, under control, are allowed in the competition area.
Dogs, under control, are allowed in the competition area.
Results
The results will be posted on the club website as soon as possible after the event.
https://halo-orienteering.uk/
Live results will be available by scanning the QR code on your download printout.
The results will be posted on the club website as soon as possible after the event.
https://halo-orienteering.uk/
Live results will be available by scanning the QR code on your download printout.
