Map and terrain
The area is comprised of formal gardens surrounding the hall beyond which is a large amount of woodland both young and mature. Much of the rhododendron cover in the woodland has been removed making for easier progress. In addition to the usual variation of vegetation there are many contour and water features. The area is bounded to the north by the River Calder.
Gawthorpe Hallis aNational Trust property with extensive grounds. First built in Elizabethan times then redesigned and rebuilt in the 1850s, Gawthorpe Hall is now the final stop on ‘The Brontë Way’, associated with the writings of Charlotte Brontë. The grounds extend much further than the areas usually visited by the public.
At the Hall there is a Permanent Orienteering Course(POC) mapped and installed by members ofPFO.
Course information
Courses:
Details TBC
| Course | Length | Climb | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint 1 | tbc - approx 2.7km | tbc | |
| Sprint 2 | tbc - approx 2.7km | tbc |
Start & Finish: Close to registration / assembly.
Stockproof walls and fences must only be crossed at nominated crossing points or at natural breaks.
Pre-existing medical conditions: What you should do.
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.