This event is linked to:
Esholt Regional Night Event-2026-01-03
Mixed woodland, with rock and contour features, and a good path network - muddy in places with a couple of crossable streams.
Fast running with quick decision making rewarded
Pre Event Info
Directions / Parking
Provisional Info
Parking in grounds of Thackley Football Club off Ainsbury Avenue and on Ainsbury Road – please follow marshals instructions as access is required to the Esholt Works.
Route will be signposted off Leeds Road (A657) at junction with Thackley Road. This is a busy junction so please take care entering and leaving the event. Once on Thackley Road bear right onto Ainsbury Avenue (signposted). Post code for SATNAV: BD10 0TL
Nearest stations – Shipley or Apperley Bridge (2 miles)
Registration & Start Times
Registration from 10.00 -12.00
Start times from 10.30 to 12.30
Courses close at 14:30. Please have an early start time if you need extra time
Start times are NOT being allocated - turn up and run.
Entry Details
TBC
Course Information
Map is 1:7500 with 5m contours for courses Red to Brown. 1:5000 for White, Yellow and Orange.
Provisional – subject to controlling
The red course is for people used to running but not orienteering. Measured at 5.1k the average runner would take 25 to 30 minutes, however with the map reading element this will take at least an hour. The course helps non-orienteers get experience with the map and hopefully they will be encouraged to try more technical courses in the future.
Courses |
Brown (double sided map) |
Blue (double sided map) |
Green |
Short Green |
Very Short Green |
Light Green |
Red |
Yellow |
White |
Terrain Description
Mixed woodland, with rock and contour features, and a good path network - muddy in places. Many dog walkers and some horse riders.
Dog restrictions
Dogs under control in the wood and at assembly. Please clear up any mess.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Peter Haines hainesilkleyATyahoo.co.uk
Planner: Peter Carter
Controller: Peter Jones
Important Information
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