Next Event(s)....
Sun 1st November – Eycott Hill near Berrier, 12km west of Penrith (Cumbrian Galoppen, Regional event). Details, Entries.
Sat 14th November – Penrith Beacon night event (NWNL). Details / Entries.
Sun 15th November – Brampton Urban Event (Regional, North West Urban League), 12km east of Carlisle. Details / Entries
… and most Mondays at 9am there is an online Strength & Condition session for members. Details here
Latest Results....
Sat 24th October – Walltown Country Park. Results / Routegadget / Winsplits
Sun 16th August – Bampton Common (Burnbanks and Fordingdale) Long-O. Results / Routegadget / Winsplits
Sun 2nd August 2026 – Askham Common (Day 1 of Lakes 5 Day event)
Results, Routegadget etc. on L5D website
Latest News....
- Walltown Country Park Event – 24th October 2026
Report from Dan Parker Weren’t we lucky with the weather? In between storms, competitors at Walltown Country Park enjoyed fast and varied orienteering, with (almost) no rain and shelter from the strong winds battering elsewhere. Officially a NATO area, Keith had recently re-mapped the area,Continue reading “Walltown Country Park Event – 24th October 2026” - OMM 2026 – Conquering Storm Boelo
Report from Natalie Hawkrigg They are already saying The OMM 2026 was the one that everyone will ask ‘were you there?’ Veteran OMM runner Wendy Dodds was interviewed after completing her 50th OMM this year and said this years OMM in Talnotry, Southern Upland HillsContinue reading “OMM 2026 – Conquering Storm Boelo” - CompassSport Trophy Final – We Won!
The CompassSport Cup and Trophy Final took place this Sunday (18th October) in Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. Twenty one BL members made the long trek south, and were surprised and delighted to come home with the trophy. Many congratulations to all! The terrain wasContinue reading “CompassSport Trophy Final – We Won!” - Film from World Masters Champs 2025
Following the well received Celtman video last week, here’s something else that might be of interest to club members. (Thanks to Jane for both of these suggestions). It’s a video about the World Masters last year in Spain. It’s called “I Will Not Retire” andContinue reading “Film from World Masters Champs 2025” - AGM Highlights
The BL AGM took place on Tuesday 6th October at Low Hesket Village Hall. Minutes will be emailed to club members in a future BL Newsletter, but here’s a summary….. For the first time members were able to joint the meeting remotely. Six people madeContinue reading “AGM Highlights” - Celtman
Celtman is described as one of the toughest sporting events in the UK. This phrase is probably rather overused, but in this case it’s fully justified. It’s an extreme triathlon in the NW Scottish Highlands made up of a 3.4 km sea swim, a 200kmContinue reading “Celtman”
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