Sunday 19th July 2026
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EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO ROADWORKS BEING MORE EXTENSIVE THAN ADVERTISED
The event will be rearranged for some time in the Autumn. More information available soon.
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IMPORTANT UPDATES (15th JULY) in BLUE
Error in travel directions from the west corrected 17th July
A Regional event and part of the North West Urban league. The courses cover the shopping area as well as housing and small areas of parkland.
Unfortunately, as a result of the local council deciding to do major resurfacing in the centre of Brampton this weekend, access to the event centre and parking is through the routes described below. Please note that Carlisle Road to Front Street junction is totally closed.
Travel Directions
Travelling from the West: Follow the A69 towards Brampton. At the roundabout turn right up the steep hill, still on the A69. At the next junction take the left turn into Station Road and continue down to the A6071. Turn left and follow the road to Union Lane on the right.
Travelling from the East: Follow the A69 to the A6071 turning and take a right turn here onto the A6071, follow the road through to Brampton and take a right turn into Union Lane.
Public Transport. It is possible to use buses or the train (please be aware that the station is approximately 2 km from the town. There is a footpath that can be used.
Event Centre and Facilities
The event centre will be based in Brampton Community Centre, Union Lane, Brampton, CA8 1BX, where we have a large function room with toilet facilities, this will be open from 10.00am. The entry to the event centre will be through the main entrance and turn right into the Gelt Room. Clothing and bags etc. can be left here and this is where download will be situated. There is a hot drinks machine in the foyer. Please remove dirty/ wet shoes in the entrance hall. Well behaved dogs are allowed in the event centre, under strict control
Parking
Postcode for all parking is CA8 1BX
There are 4 parking areas near the event centre and a marshal will guide you to the correct place starting with car park 1, then 2 and so on. See below for map of parking areas. Event helpers will park in a car parks 3 and 4. If all 4 car parks are full, there is on road parking further along Union Lane/ Greenfield Lane – if you use this, please park responsibly. There are 2 electric charging points available in car park 2.
Please Note: the access road to the parking areas is width restricted (max 6’6’’or 2m). Please be respectful to other drivers.
Courses
(minor changes to lengths and numbers of controls)
| No. | Class | Straight line distance (km) | Optimum distance (km) | Climb (m) | Map scale | Controls |
| 1 | MOpen | 5.9 | 8.7 | 90 | 1:4000 | 26 |
| 2 | MV(40+), MSV(55+), WOpen, WV(40+) | 5.4 | 7.9 | 65 | 1:4000 | 21 |
| 3 | MUV(65+), WSV(55+) | 4.4 | 5.3 | 70 | 1:4000 | 19 |
| 4 | MHV(75+), WUV(65+), WHV(75+) | 3.2 | 5.0 | 50 | 1:4000 | 14 |
| 5 | MJ(16-), WJ(16-) | 2.7 | 3.2 | 20 | 1:3000 | 12 |
| 6 | MYJ(12-), WYJ(12-) | 1.4 | 1.7 | 20 | 1:3000 | 11 |
Please note the age restrictions:
1. All Young Juniors (i.e. M/W12-, born 2014 or later) must be accompanied or shadowed whichever course they run.
2. Any one under the age of 16 on the day of the event, but older than M/W 12 must run Course 5 or 6 if they wish to be unaccompanied. If they wish to run any other course they must be accompanied by an adult.
Entries
Pre-entry now closed. Entry list here.
There will be limited entry on the day, subject to map availability.
Adults (21 and over) £10, Juniors (20 and under) and Full-time Students £4.
Dibber Hire
Dibber hire is available at no charge (but £30 if not returned).
If you have pre-ordered one collect it from Download on the day. Dibber hire is also available on the day at Download
Timing
Registration: 10.00 – 12-00,
Start times are between 10.30 – 12.30.
Courses close at 2.30pm.
Start
The start is 400m from the event centre and will be taped. There will be a crossing marshal on the way. This will also be used to reach the finish There are no set start times so turn up when you are ready. It is a punching start.
Loose control descriptions will be available in the start lanes.
Finish
The finish is situated 200m from the event centre/download. It is a punching finish. Follow tapes back to download in the event centre.
Punching
SportIdent will be used with punching start and finish. SIAC contactless punching will be possible on all controls on each course. Start and Finish must be punched.
Controls
Controls will be secured with gripples to trees, lamp posts and fences. Standard kites will be used.
Map
Mapped to ISSprOM 2019-2. Updated July 2026. All course maps will be printed on waterproof paper with descriptions on the front. Course 6 A4, Courses 1- 5 are A3.
A map from a previous event is available on Routegadget
Special Information: please note that the narrow road below is out of bounds but you can use the pavement
Terrain
Mostly urban terrain with a small amount of parkland. There will be a need to go through the shopping area so care and courtesy will be the order of the day. There a few busy roads that will be crossed so please use common sense. Courses 5 & 6 (juniors) cross one main road at a compulsory marshalled crossing point.
We ask all competitors to be aware of all uncrossable walls/fences and out of bounds areas and please be aware of pedestrians and dog walkers.
Health
The very hot and humid weather is set to continue and therefore please dress appropriately and use sun screen. Please be sure that you have a good supply of water. Please keep hydrated.
Nearest A&E
Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle CA2 7HY. Phone: 01228 523444
Officials
Planner: Tricia Davies (BL)
Organiser: Brian Davies(BL)
Controller: Andy Lewsley (BL)
Event Emergency Contact: 07801540156 or 07904467804
Further Information and Advice
Please use the BL Contact Us form
Note about Insurance
If you are not a member of British Orienteering please read the important note regarding public liability insurance here
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