Brun Valley Regional & YBSat 16 May, 2026
Regional level event
Explanation of Event levels
- Training events are non competitive events used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport.
- Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Most clubs run some 'mini series' throughout the year as local mid week events.
- Regional events attract participants from around the local Region.
- National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away,
- Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships or the annual JK competition.
Results
Report
Congratulations to MDOC on their success in the NW Yvette Baker Trophy heat and to SELOC for winning the NW Yvette Baker Shield heat.
Prizes for 1st place flying their way to the winners!
MU16
WINNER - Alvari Rostron MDOC 0:15
2nd - Laurie Hodkinson MDOC 0:17
3rd - Jack Moss MDOC, Ben Richardson MDOC 0:18
FU16
WINNER - Fay Thomas SROC 0:16
2nd - Rowan Hodkinson MDOC 0:17
3rd - Ilsa Dougan MDOC 0:18
M 18-55
WINNER - Tom Matthew SROC 0:18
2nd - Nick Colwill PFO, Gilbert Lee DEE 0:19
F 18-55
WINNER - Pauline May PFO 0:20
2nd - Susannah Cass 0:21
3rd - Cerys Manning MDOC 0:22
M60+
WINNERS - John Embrey SROC, Joe Murphy SROC 0:20
3rd - David Wathey MDOC 0:21
F60+
WINNER - Judith Wood PFO 0:24
2nd - Lindsey Bayles LOC 0:26
3rd - Karen Windle PFO, Jo Taylor SROC, Elizabeth Hamer-Davies MDOC 0:30
CONTROLLER'S COMMENTS:
What a memorable day! Good weather, hard standing car park, on site catering, challenging courses and great competition, ankle deep river/stream crossings, plus Hannah D's now famous 100m dash to the Finish with prizes!
Emma Taylor's courses picked out the best terrain, giving ample route choices on most legs. The remote Start location ensured that all courses could benefit from interesting terrain around Rowley Lake.
Question? Has anyone ever been to an event where the start boxes were split by a road? Unusual to say the least.
There were no conflicts of interest between anglers and orienteers! Thank you.
All courses could be completed by using bridge crossings of the main River Brun, which was particularly important for YBT competitors, such that no one was disadvantaged whatever the water level. Only Blue had an optional river crossings, on 14 to 15 (see note below) and on leg 20 to 21. I was pleased to notice, on collecting the marker tapes from 20 to 21, that there were many stud marks leading away from the river & fence crossing. Perhaps 50/50 split between the direct river crossing choice and the longer path option?
I received two comments about the map:
- Firstly, the printing colour for rough open land was too faint and therefore the symbol for rough open land with scattered trees (white dots) was all but invisible! This mainly affected the Finish field.
- Secondly, on the Blue course only, the purple of the optional river crossing and the out-of-bounds hatching on the west side of the river blended into each other, being the same purple. Some competitors opted to cross in the steep bank area (mapped as uncrossable!) and at least one headed for the bridge about 250m south.
In truth this should have been noticed in advance and warnings given or perhaps we could have made the crossing compulsory.
The Yvette Baker Trophy and Shield heats were won respectively by the MDOC team and SELOC. Congratulations to both This year's Final is on July 4th at Penllergaer Woods, near Swansea. Good luck to both teams.
Finally, my thanks are due to all the PFO Officials and on the day helpers. Emma for course planning, Hannah for organising, Andy E for acting as YBT Manager and thanks to a host of PFO helpers for everything else.
Many thanks too to Pendle Grill for conjuring up so many hot and cold drinks, and butties of every possible combination. You are welcome any time!
On behalf of PFO, thank you all for a great day!
George Crawford-Smith - Controller
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This is the NWOA Yvette Baker Heat.
Rules for the Yvette Baker competition can be found here.
Brun Valley Forest is an old colliery site with a good path network plus both technical forested and open areas on both sides of the River Brun and its tributaries. All courses can be completed using bridge crossings, though fording the river is also possible. Woodland is a mix of mature forest and more recent plantation. There is ample contour detail.
The nearby parks, included in previous events, will not be used for this YBT event.
There are courses to suit all ages and abilities, with the addition of a Red course for those wanting a longer distance with less difficulty in finding the controls, perfect for club/fell runners and those wishing to stretch their legs!
This event is open to all and no experience is necessary, there will be club members on hand to explain any questions you may have!
Location Info
Near: Burnley, Lancs Lat,Lng: 53.79750,-2.22707 Postcode: BB10 3LB
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Directions / Parking
Signposted off Queen's Park Road, Burnley. From the gate, proceed along the access road and park as directed.
If you are unfamiliar with Burnley, the best approach is to find Burnley Turf Moor football ground, then proceed north on the A6144, Belvadere Road, turn right at the first lights by the new Fire Station on to Ormerod Road, then after 400m left at the roundabout on to Queen's Park Road. After 250m enter the gate on the right as above.
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Nearest postcode BB10 2AN
Map / Terrain
Map/Courses: All maps will be A3 at a scale of 1:7500. The competition courses, control descriptions and map legend will all be printed on one side, except Green and Blue, which have double-sided maps with a map-flip control. Loose descriptions will be available in the Start lanes.
Undergrowth / clothing: This is a mid-May event. Springtime undergrowth will be growing fast. For your own enjoyment please wear full leg cover and not shorts.
Registration and Start times
Registration from 11:00 till 12:30.
Starts from 11:30 till 13:00.
Courses close at 14:30.
Course Information
Further details will be added as and when they are confirmed.
Courses:
| Course | Length | Climb | Controls | Notes: |
| Blue | 6.4k | 130m | 27 | TD5, A3 map, double sided with map flip |
| Green * | 4.3k | 80m | 21 | TD5, A3 map, double sided with map flip |
| Short Green | 3.3k | 65m | 15 | TD5, A3 map |
| Light Green * | 3.4k | 65m | 16 | TD4, A3 map |
| Red | 6.0k | 90m | 22 | TD3, A3 map |
| Orange * | 2.7k | 45m | 14 | TD3, A3 map |
| Yellow * | 2.3k | 40m | 13 | TD2, A3 map |
* Yvette Baker courses
Course information is PROVISIONAL subject to final approval.
Start: 1km from Event Centre
Finish: 200m from Event Centre
Entry Details
Yvette Baker Heat
Yvette Baker Trophy entries should be made via club captains using a spreadsheet. Payment for YBT entries will be made by BACS. Club captains should email the to request the entry form and confirm their attendance at this heat.
All YBT entries must be submitted before noon on Friday 15th May
Regional Event
Non YBT entries are via SIEntries. No EOD.
Standard pricing will apply up to midnight Wednesday 13th May. Entry will remain open after this, subject to map availability, until noon on Friday 15th May, with a late entry surcharge of £2.00 Adults / £1.00 Young Adults & Juniors.
Entry fees for BOF-members:
| Senior (26+) | Young Adult (21-25) | Junior (U21) | |
| Up to 13/05/2023 | £9.00 | £6.50 | £4.00 |
| From 14/05/2026 | £11.00 | £7.50 | £5.00 |
Entry fees for non-members:
| Senior (26+) | Young Adult (21-25) | Junior (U21) | |
| Up to 13/05/2026 | £11.00 | £8.00 | £5.00 |
| From 14/05/2026 | £13.00 | £9.00 | £6.00 |
Dibber hire £1.00 (£40 if lost/broken). Hired dibbers must be collected from Download at the Event Centre before heading to the Start.
Dog restrictions
Dogs are permitted under control in the car park. Dogs are not permitted on courses. You may exercise your dogs responsibly in the competition area after your run.
Facilities
Portable toilets at registration / car-park
Miscellaneous
Insurance: From 1st January 2026, participants who are not members of British Orienteering will no longer be covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering any event from 1st January 2026, 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. British Orienteering’s public liability insurance used to cover non-members at events before this date.
BOF Event Number 87937
Contacts / Officials
Planner: Emma Taylor (PFO)
Controller: George Crawford-Smith (PFO)
Organiser: Hannah Dabinett (PFO)
YB Organiser: Andy Ellis (PFO)