Park Wood & Thwaites Brow
Summer & Autumn Sprint Series 1/6
Wed 29 May, 2024
Level of event: Local
Type of event:
Race, Urban
A superb little wood close to the heart of Keighley (300m from the station) which has become much more runnable since last used 20 years ago, probably due to the resident deer.
There are 3 courses, 2 entirely in woodland, and 1 long course (definitely not sprint!) which has a substantial urban section. Shoes with good grip are strongly advised for all courses.
SI for start, finish, and three random controls (two for the woodland courses)
Pre Event Info
Directions / Parking
Assembly is on a small recreation ground between Parkwood Street and Kendal Street, Keighley.
It is 300m from Keighley Station. There are frequent trains from Leeds and Bradford.
Turn left out of the station and immediately left again into Old Mill Lane. Immediately after walking under The Worth Valley Railway take a short ginel straight ahead. Cross Parkwood Street wiith care. Assembly is a little on the right.
Please use street parking if coming by car, with due consideration to local residents. The best parking is on Kendal Street, which is a rough surfaced road.
Registration & Start Times
Registration from 18:15 to 19:00
Starts 18:45 - 19:30 (or as soon as the course is ready)
Courses close 20:15
If you think you will take a long time please start as early as possible. Controls will be collected in from 20:15 at which time all competitors should have finished and downloaded. Please do not forget to download
Entry Details
Please enter in advance via Race Sign Up https://racesignup.co.uk/
Entry on the day via Racesignup or contactless payment, cash payment or Helper Voucher.
Senior BOF members £4; senior non-BOF £5; juniors £2. Dibber hire £1 (BOF have increased their levy for Non-BOF members to £2.50 per event. We are now putting a supplement of £1 to go towards that levy).
If EOD please complete your details on the entry form at the payment position. Most importantly your contact phone number, for safety and insurance purposes unless you have entered via Race Signup
COVID Guidance for competitors & volunteers
Before attending any orienteering activity all participants should self-assess for Covid-19 symptoms. If you, or anyone you live with, has one or more of these symptoms, however mild, you should not attend the event.
Course Information
Short 1.6k 70m climb; 2 SI controls; All woodland
Medium 2.7k 140m climb; 2 SI controls; All woodland
Long 5.6k 205m climb; 3 SI controls. 3/5 distance urban; 2/3 controls woodland (Yes its not sprint - but should be a good and varied yomp.)
Park Wood has a lot of steep slopes, with a lot of evidence of earlier quarrying. Shoes with good grip are essential.
Terrain Description
Park Wood has a lot of steep slopes, with a lot of evidence of earlier quarrying. Shoes with good grip are essential.
Dog restrictions
On a tight lead please.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Chris Burden chris.burden(at)btinternet.com
Important Information
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