WycollerSat 28 September, 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.
Wycoller Country Park and Wycoller historic village are in the heart of Bronte country, with a link to Jane Eyre.
Classic orienteering courses for beginners to seasoned competitors all in superb orienteering terrain, with many rock, water, woodland and landform features.
Location Info
Near: Colne Lat,Lng: 53.85200,-2.11393 OS Grid Ref: SD926395 Postcode: BB8 8SY
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Directions / Parking
Parking will be at the Wycoller Country Park car park (there is no charge at present): Wycoller Rd, Colne BB8 8SY.
We recommend that you do not follow your satnav up the very steep and narrow (due to parked cars) road through Winewall. Instead carry on, in the valley bottom, south east through Trawden on Skipton Road (B6250) to the junction with Keighley Road. Turn hard left here, passing The Old Rock Cafe, then uphill past the recreation ground, then right onto Wycoller Road.
Roadside signs will guide you into the car park on your right. Keep right, then directly ahead is a gate into the reserve car park, which will be open exclusively for orienteering competitors from 11:00AM till 4:00PM.
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Park as directed, but please do not leave large gaps to adjacent vehicles as space is limited.
Dibber issue here only.
Walking routes from Wycoller Road car park:
- The Start is 500m on paths, cross a stile on your right, then 100m across the field.
- The Finish and public toilets are 500m as above, then an extra 450m on the village access road. Then reverse the 450m to return to the stile and 100m to the Start.
There is a second parking option, which is suitable for competitors approaching from the East (Crosshills) or South East (Oxenhope/Haworth) directions. You can park at the Atom Panopticon car park (///takers.auctioned.duplicate) and then walk down to Wycoller village, 500m, where the Finish and toilets are located. Then 450m + 100m to the Start. There will be no event marshal here, and there will be no dibber issue here. For dibber issue, use the Wycoller Rosd car park.
Map / Terrain
Map scale 1:7500. A4.
Wycoller Country Park consists of grazing fields, rough pasture, woodland, open moors, with many large rock and water features. The historic village of Wycoller forms the backdrop to the event.
Wycoller Country Park is both a public recreation area and a working farm. Stock animals may be encountered in some fields. Please give them a wide berth.
Registration and Start times
Starts: 12:30 to 14:00. Courses close at 15:30.
When entering, choose a 15 minute start block window from the drop-down menu. On the day, arrive at the Start during your window. Starts will be allocated by the Start marshal at one minute intervals.
From parking to the Start, allow 10-15 minutes for the direct route, or 30 minutes if you go via the public toilets.
Courses close: 15:30.
Course Information
| Length: | Climb: | Notes: TD = technical difficulty | |
Yellow | 1.7km | 70m | 9 controls TD2 |
Orange | 2.3km | 85m | 9 controls TD3 |
Red | 4.7km | 185m | 12 controls TD3 (Course for runners) |
| Light Green | 3.2km | 125m | 12 controls TD4 |
| Green | 4.2km | 200m | 16 controls TD5 |
Course details above are subject to final planner's adjustmets.
General rules at Wycoller: Competitors are forbidden to cross any stock-proof walls or fences. Competitors are only permitted to use marked stiles and gates of which there are many, (either by climbing or opening), On the map the majority of crossing points are not highlighted with the ) ( symbol. However, a few are so marked for clarity. Course lines are generally drawn straight, or bent to avoid obscuring important detail.
Please observe these rules as permission to use the area is dependent on our activities not causing any damage.
Entry Details
Registration: ALL entries must be made through SI-Entries.
If you are entering as a pair (or small group), it is only necessary to register one lead name, pay for one entry and hire one dibber, if required.
Entries will close on Friday 27th September at 12:00 (midday), but entries made on or after 26th September 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 be picked up at the event Download location near to the Finish.
[**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 25/09/2024 | £7.00 | £5.00 | £3.00 |
| From 26/09/2024 | £9.00 | £6.00 | £4.00 |
Entry fees for non-members:
| Senior (26+) | Young Adult (21-25) | Junior (U21) | |
| Up to 25/09/2024 | £8.00 | £5.50 | £3.00 |
| From 26/09/2024 | £10.00 | £6.50 | £4.00 |
Dog restrictions
No dogs on courses. This is sheep country. You may exercise your dogs at parking or after the event. Usual doggy etiquette.
Facilities
Public toilets are close to the Finish. However, the shortest route to the Start DOES NOT pass the Finish, and a total detour of about 900m is required.
As an alternative, visit The Old Rock Cafe in Trawden (BB8 8RW or ///strict.unite.scan), en route to parking. Toilet available in exchange for the purchase of food and drink.
Miscellaneous
Local A&E - Burnley General - Casterton Ave, Burnley BB10 2PQ
For general enquiries -
BOF event: 85244
Contacts / Officials
Planner: Garry Alexander PFO.
Organiser: George Crawford-Smith PFO.