The event will take place in the woods and on the moorland around Cod Beck Reservoir near Osmotherley.

The event is easily accessible from the A19 / A684 junction.  When coming into Osmotherley, turn right (south) at the T-junction in Osmotherley, then then fork left as you leave the village, go down and then up a long hill and then turn left on to the Drovers' Road at grid reference SE 473972.  The nearest postcode is DL6 3QB, and the What3words reference of the turn on to the Drovers' Road is ///figs.unloading.cosmetic.

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 DO NOT attempt to come to the event along the Drovers' Road from the north (i.e. via 'Sheepwash').

Parking will be along the edge of the Drovers' Road.  Please continue along the road until you are met by a parking official, who will direct you.  To exit, please drive carefully to Download where you will be able to U-turn and then exit back the way you arrived.

Enquiries / Download will be adjacent to the Drovers' Road at What3words reference ///cabbies,imprinted,shiny.

There are two distinct terrains for this event.  All the courses will use an area of mixed managed woodland and most of the courses will also go out onto open moorland.  The moorland is mainly runnable, with paths, streams and contour and rock features.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Roads  The courses going out on to Scarth Moor cross a small road, which has infrequent, but potentially fast-moving, traffic.  There is a specified crossing point where there is good visibility of approaching vehicles – please cross with care.  The rest of the road will be out of bounds.

Streams  Where possible, courses have been planned to avoid significant streams.  However, in bad weather small becks and drainage ditches can fill up fast. Please cross with care and at suitable locations.

Weather / clothing  This event is being held in December, and most of the courses go out on to open moorland.  Please dress appropriately for the conditions.  If the weather is bad, the Organiser may make it compulsory to carry a cagoule / hat / whistle.  Please come prepared.

Full leg covering is compulsory for this event.

See the table above for the map scales.   5m contours

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

This event will use SPORTident electronic punching.

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 day, 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 entry deadline is midnight on Sunday 6‑Dec‑2026.  After that, you will still be able to enter until midnight on Thursday 10‑Dec‑2026, but there will be a late entry surcharge of £2 for Seniors and your choice of course may be limited by map availability.

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

10:30 a.m. - 12 noon         Courses close at 2 p.m.

The Start will be 300m from Enquiries / Download.

The Finish will be 700m from Enquiries / Download.

Toilet near Enquiries.  Note: There are also public toilets in Osmotherley at What3words reference ///officer.putts.overdrive.

First Aid at Download.

No drinks will be provided.  Please bring your own refreshments.

British Orienteering members are covered by British Orienteering's public liability insurance while participating in this event.  Non-members are not covered.

Note: Public liability insurance covers you against liability for causing harm to someone else.  For example, it would cover you if you were sued for accidentally injuring a member of the public or causing damage to property during the event.  It's fair to say that most people go through life without worrying about public liability insurance.

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 strongly recommends that you carry a whistle while 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.