Race report
Routegadget to follow shortly
Map and 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.
Course information
NWNL standard courses:
| Course: | Length: | Climb: | Controls: | Map: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5.0k | 165m | 14 | 1:7500 A4 |
| Green | 3.5k | 105m | 12 | 1:7500 A4 |
| Orange | 1.5k | 75m | 7 | 1:7500 A4 |
Control descriptions will be on the map and available as loose descriptions in the start lanes.
Safety Notes:
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Slippery underfoot: The ground is saturated after more than usual autumn rain, so many parts are muddy and waterlogged. Also the ground is covered with autumn leaves which obscure minor paths and and other features. Please take great care. Wear only O-shoes with good cleats. DO NOT wear flat soled trainers.
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Dangerous high crags and earth banks: Marked asuncrossable using a thick purple line along the top edge. Some crags are 10m high!
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River crossings: Advice will be given on the Start line. There are 3 options: Foot bridges (marked on the map as a crossing point). Unaffected by water levels.- Easier fording points (marked on the map as a crossing point). Depending on water levels a hand rail rope may be fixed to trees on both banks.- When water levels are low, it is possible to ford at many points. Cross safely at your discretion.
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.