NW Night LeagueTockholesSat 07 December, 2024
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 event is part of the North West Night League (NWNL) series for the 2024-2025 season. Tockholes will be extra challenging at night!
Safety: This is a winter event - WHISTLES and WATERPROOF JACKETS and RESERVE LIGHTING are MANDATORY and must be worn or carried - unless specifically relaxed by the Organiser. To cope with wind, rain and cold, carrying hats, gloves, additional thermal layers and waterproof trousers may also be necessary. Be prepared!
Mobile phones may be carried as a safety measure only. Emergency help numbers will be printed on your competition map.
Respect the fundamentals of orienteering and do not use your phone as a navigational aid, except if you have retired.
Retirement: If retiring, proceed to the east of the competition area to the Tockholes road. Follow this to the venue. You MUST report your retirement to Download.
Control descriptions: They will be on the map and available as loose descriptions in the start lanes.
Permissions:
We are indebted to United Utilities (landowner) for permission to use the area.
NWNL night events for 2024-25: (All subject to confirmation.)
- SAT 2nd Nov BL Keswick Golf Course near Threlkeld (it’s more interesting than it sounds!)
- SAT 16th Nov DEE at Altcar Camp, Formby
- SAT 30th Nov SROC Nicky Nook, Nr
- SAT 7th Dec PFO Tockholes Woods (alias Roddlesworth Woods)
- SAT 11th Jan LOC Tarn Hows, Coniston (TBC)
- SAT 18th Jan SELOC Alkrington, Middleton
- SAT 1st Feb MDOC Venue TBC (Hopefully Alderley Edge)
Location Info
Near: Blackburn Lat,Lng: 53.68932,-2.50883 Postcode: BB3 0PA
Open an interactive map in:
GoogleMap -
Streetmap (OS 50k)
OpenStreetMap -
BingMap (OS 50k)
Directions / Parking
Event venue will be inside the Royal Arms pub (open till 23:30, food available). Dibber collection and Download here.
https://theroyalarms.co.uk/ The Royal Arms, Tockholes Road, Ryal Fold, Darwen. BB3 0PA. 01254 705373. info@the royalarms.co.uk
Hardstanding parking areas (cars & campavans) next to, and right of, the Royal Arms. Entrance W3W ///cried.tungsten.surfaces.
Best approach from north, east and west is via the M65. Exit at J3 and follow the A675** for (7km/4.5mi) past Tockholes Woods on your left to the next minor junction left, signposted Tockholes. Proceed for 2.7km/1.6mi, to parking, which is an easy turn on your right. Park as directed. The alternative route via J4 through Tockholes Village is steeper, bumpier, twistier and slower - and is not recommended.
** Average speed cameras are in operation on the A675: from J3, first 50mph, then 40mph, then 30mph through Abbey Village and then 50mph.
From the south (Bolton direction) follow the A675 through Belmont village then after 2.5k/1.6mi turn right at the junction noted above. Average speed cameras in operation.
Map / Terrain
Tockholes has been used for orienteering for more than 50 years! It is excellent mixed terrain that is 90% woodland. This is a popular area for recreational walkers and bikers and as such there are many incidental paths and tracks, in places too numerous to map. Only the main and through paths are marked.
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.
Course Information
NWNL standard courses: (Final)
| Course: | Length: | Climb: | Controls: | Map: |
| Blue | TBA | TBA | TBA | 1:10000 A4 |
| Green | TBA | TBA | TBA | 1:10000 A4 |
| Orange | TBA | TBA | TBA | 1:10000 A4 |
Hired dibbers can be collected at Download.
Control descriptions will be on the map and available as loose descriptions in the start lanes.
Planner's Notes:
Dangerous high crags and earth banks: Marked as uncrossable using a thick purple line along the top edge. Some crags are 10m high!
- TBA
Entry Details
On-line pre-entry only via SIEntries (link TBA). Online entries will remain open until the first start time on race day (i.e. 6pm).
Payment by cash or card cannot be accepted at registration.
Standard online entry until midnight on 4th December:
Adults (M/W21+) £7.00. [Non BOF adults £8.00.]
Juniors (M/W20-) £3.00. [Non BOF juniors £4.00.]
Dibber hire £1.00 but £40 if lost! Collect hired dibbers from Download.
Late online entry from 5th December until Friday 6th December at midnight. Extra entries by course will be limited to the number of available spare maps.
Adults (M/W21+) £9.00. [Non BOF adults £10.00.]
Juniors (M/W20-) £4.00. [Non BOF juniors £5.00.]
£1.00 Discount if entering both the day and nights events.
Dog restrictions
No dogs on courses. You may exercise your dog, under control, after your run.
Facilities
Toilets, drinks and food at the Royal Arms.
Miscellaneous
General enquiries -
BOF event: 83438
Contacts / Officials
Planner - Stephen Horrocks PFO
Organiser - TBA