Map and terrain
All maps 1:5,000
Old Towneley Colliery site, replanted many decades ago, with water features and lots of contour detail. Also open areas and additional woodland for the longer courses.
Course information
Further details will be added as and when they are confirmed.
Courses:
| Course | Length | Climb | Controls: | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | tbc | tbc | tbc | TD5 |
| Light Green | tbc | tbc | tbc | TD4 |
| Red | tbc | tbc | tbc | TD3 |
| Orange | tbc | tbc | tbc | TD3 |
| Yellow | tbc | tbc | tbc | TD2 |
Start: TBC
Finish: TBC
Registration and start times
Registration from 10:00 till 12:00.
Starts from 10:30 till 12:30.
Courses close at 14:30.
Directions and parking
Sign posted off the A671 Todmorden Road. Parking in Towneley Hall Bar-wise carpark (fees apply).
W3W: ///steep.watch.oath
Nearest postcode: BB11 3QT
Entry details
Local Event All entries are via [SIEntries] No EOD.
Standard pricing will apply up to midnight Wednesday 16th September. Entry will remain open after this, subject to map availability, until noon on Saturday 19th September, 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.
Facilities
TBC
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.