Hardhead
2026-01-18
This event is part of the SWOL.
An area of open moorland showing signs of extensive mining operations.
Courses suitable for all ages, for beginners, improvers and experienced orienteers.
Courses suitable for all ages, for beginners, improvers and experienced orienteers.
Contact: orienteeringcornwall@gmail.com
Courses
Brown 9.3km 215m climb
Blue 6.0km 160m climb
Green 4.0km 115m climb
Short Green 3.5km 95m climb
Light Green 3.2km 60m climb
Red (A longer version of Orange) 4.2km 110m climb
Orange 2.8km 55m climb
Yellow 2.5km 45m climb
The competition area is about a 10 minute walk from the parking field.
The brown course will use a double-sided map.
Entry Fees
Individual
Senior: £12.00/£14.00
Senior Novice: £7.00
Junior/Student: £5.00
Young Adult member
Entry Fee: £5.00
Group
Senior: £14.00
Junior/Student: £5.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. Senior novice fees apply to yellow, orange and red courses.
Group entries include 2 maps.
Dibber hire (non-SIAC) is free.
Charge for losing a hired dibber is £30.
Online entry closes Sunday 11th January.
Late entry and EOD £1 extra.
There will be limited maps available for late entry and EOD.
If you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance for this event. You’re very welcome to take part, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk
Senior: £12.00/£14.00
Senior Novice: £7.00
Junior/Student: £5.00
Young Adult member
Entry Fee: £5.00
Group
Senior: £14.00
Junior/Student: £5.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. Senior novice fees apply to yellow, orange and red courses.
Group entries include 2 maps.
Dibber hire (non-SIAC) is free.
Charge for losing a hired dibber is £30.
Online entry closes Sunday 11th January.
Late entry and EOD £1 extra.
There will be limited maps available for late entry and EOD.
If you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance for this event. You’re very welcome to take part, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk
Event Information
Timing
Start times : 11.00-13.00
Courses close: 14:30
Start times : 11.00-13.00
Courses close: 14:30
Parking
Parking in field at SX154702
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Nearest Post Code PL30 4HF
Parking in field at SX154702
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Nearest Post Code PL30 4HF
Facilities
Portable toilet in parking field.
Kerno tea tent.
Portable toilet in parking field.
Kerno tea tent.
Finishing
All competitors must punch at the finish, even if you haven't completed your course.
All competitors must punch at the finish, even if you haven't completed your course.
