PFO Night & DayNWNL Hurstwood NorthSat 29 November, 2025
Local 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.
This is the second North West Night League (NWNL) event in the 2025-2026 season. The NWNL Series is sponsored by TrailHeadTorch.
Hurstwood North is the area used for the SHI and National events in 2018. Undoubtedly even more challenging at night with it's lunar dune-scape !
Safety: If you are travelling alone, please leave your car keys or notification at Download. You must report to Download even if you have not completed your course.
Whistles will be compulsory, as the area is rugged and exposed in parts. In the case of bad weather, cagoules may be required. Please come prepared. A back up torch and mobile phone are recommended. An emergency phone number will be on the map.
In case of injury, please inform Download or a PFO member of your situation. The nearest Minor Injuries hospital is: Burnley General Hospital, Casterton Avenue, Burnley BB10 2PQ. The nearest A&E is: Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn BB2 3HH
Location Info
Near: Hurstwood, Burnley Lat,Lng: 53.77716,-2.17879 OS Grid Ref: SD883312 Postcode: BB10 3LG
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Directions / Parking
Event centre: Hurstwood Church Tea Rooms. Dibber collection and download here. Hot drinks will be available
Parking: Trackside and hardstanding car park 150 m from the event centre.
Take the A646 road from Burnley to Todmorden, turn off at Red Lees Road. The event will be signed from the junction with Salterford Lane towards Hurstwood.
Satnav: BB10 3LG is nearest postcode.
What3Words: ///along.former.layers
Map / Terrain
The event map for all courses is 1: 7500
The terrain is a predominantly rough open moorland with complex and intricate contour detail around well vegetated spoil heaps, the result of nineteenth century sandstone quarrying. Some mature coniferous forest and more recently planted areas of broadleaf trees provide variety.
Registration and Start times
Start times from 6:00PM to 7:00PM. When entering choose your start time in one of 4 x 15 minute blocks.
Courses close at 8:30PM
Please choose an early start time if you anticipate being out for a long time.
Course Information
NWNL standard courses: (Subject to final controlling.)
| Course: | Length: | Climb: | Controls: | Map: |
| Blue | 5.7 km | 225 m | TBC | |
| Green | 4.1 km | 165 m | TBC | |
| Orange | 2.5 km | 80 m | TBC |
Start & Finish: Start/finish are approximately 700 m from the car park with 40 m of climb.
Entry Details
Registration: ALL entries must be made through SiEntries. There will be no EOD.
Entries will close on Friday 28th November, but entries made on or after 27th November will be subject to map availability and will be at a higher price.
Dibber hire: If you do not possess a dibber** (SI-card) you must book and pay £1 when entering on-line.
Your hired dibber can only be picked up at the Event Centre.
[**Note: £40 charge if dibber is lost or broken during the hire period.]
Entry fees for BOF-members:
| Senior (26+) | Young Adult (21-25) | Junior (U21) | |
| Up to 26/10/2025 | £7.00 | £5.00 | £3.00 |
| From 27/10/2025 | £9.00 | £6.00 | £4.00 |
Entry fees for non-members:
| Senior (26+) | Young Adult (21-25) | Junior (U21) | |
| Up to 26/10/2025 | £8.00 | £5.50 | £3.00 |
| From 27/10/2025 | £10.00 | £6.50 | £4.00 |
Dog restrictions
This is sheep country - no dogs permitted on courses.
Facilities
Toilets in the event centre.
Drinks in the event centre will be available for a donation.
Miscellaneous
General enquiries: helen.smethurst5 (at) btinternet.com
Permissions: PFO would like to thank the following for their kind permission to use the area: United Utilities, Natural England and Michael Holmes.
BOF event: 86493
Contacts / Officials
Planner: Greg May PFO
Controller: Judith Wood PFO
Organisers: Helen Smethurst PFO & Ginny Anderson PFO