Romanby Golf Course is just west of Northallerton.

Parking will be in the golf club car park, which is accessed from the B6271 (Yafforth Road) between Northallerton and Yafforth.  The postcode is DL7 0PE and the What3words reference is ///intruders.images.riots.

Click on the link to see a map.  You can zoom in (and, optionally, switch to Satellite mode) to see the details of the final approach to the event.  You can also get directions if you specify your starting location.

Please be courteous to the golfers who may be sharing the car park and clubhouse facilities with us.

Please note that there will be no orienteering signs to this event.

Download / Enquiries / SI-card collection will be in the golf clubhouse.  No muddy shoes in the clubhouse, please!

This is a rare opportunity to run on this area.

The competition area is a golf course and surrounding grounds.  It consists of very open 'parkland', with short cut grass interspersed with small copses of deciduous and coniferous trees.  The area is gently undulating, with no significant undergrowth even in the trees, and is ideal for fast running.  The cometition area in intersected by the River Wiske, which is not crossable at any point other than the bridges.

There are three ponds, plus ditches, bunkers and steep slopes, all of which should be visible even in low light and, in any case, are well away from optimal routes.

Notes:-

• Shorts may be worn.
• All sand bunkers, raised tees and putting greens are out of bounds and must not be crossed.
• All water features – the ponds and the River Wiske – are also uncrossable.

Please take care not to stray on to the driving range.  It will be in use, and you would be at risk of injury from flying golf balls.  The driving range is well lit and visible on all sides, and it will be pointed out to you at the Start.

The course details may change slightly between now and the event.

Scale 1:5,000   2.5m contours   A4 size   Map updated by Rob Bailey in 2025   Note: Unlike the previous map, this one will h ave magnetic north at the top of the page.

Control descriptions will be printed on the maps, and loose copies will be available at the Start.

SPORTident electronic punching will be used.

The control boxes will be activated to enable SIAC cards to operate in touch-free mode ..... but please note that you will need to punch the conventional way at the Start and Finish.

If you need to hire an SI-card, please order it via the online entry system – there is a £1 hire charge – and collect it from Download before your run.  Remember to return it as you download, and take care of it, as there will be a £20 charge if you lose it.  A limited number of SI-cards will be available for hire on the evening, but please pre-order via the online entry system if at all possible.

If you wish to participate in this event, please pre-enter via the Racesignup online entry system.

The first entry deadline is midnight on Sunday 23‑Feb‑2025.  After that, the online entry system will continue to accept entries until midnight on Thursdayn 27‑Feb‑2025 subject to the availability of maps.

There will be very limited entry on the day subject to the availability of maps ..... but please make every effort to pre-enter if you possibly can.

5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.       Courses close at 7:30 p.m.

The Start and Finish are both within 100m from the clubhouse / car park.

Toilet in the golf clubhouse.  No muddy shoes, please!

The golf club bar will be open, and we hope that you will stay on for a drink and a chat after your run.

As was the case last year, pie & peas suppers will be available at £7 each.  There will be a choice of meat or vegetarian pie.  Please pre-order your pie & peas when you put in your entry via Racesignup.  Pay on the night.

First aid at Download.

A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the Organiser, but please remember that competitors take part at their own risk.  Orienteering is an adventure sport – your safety while orienteering is your own responsibility.

Please make sure that you download even if you do not complete your course.

CLOK recommends that you carry a whistle whilst participating in this (and every) orienteering event.

If you have a relevant medical condition, please add this to your competitor details in Racesignup.  Any information provided will be treated in strict confidence and will only be used if you need medical treatment and are unable to communicate at the time.