LOC Spring Series 1 - Stockbird Head

Welcome to this year's Spring series of 4 events. Each event will have a Long course, a Short course and both an Orange and easier Yellow course for newcomers and Juniors. 

Stockbird head consists of two connected areas of deciduous woodland. The southern part has some gradients with intricate contours, while the flatter north offers a network of line features with plenty of knolls, boulders and re-entrants . If the bracken hasn't grown much it will be runnable.

Unsure which course to enter? The longer courses (Long and Short) will be technical courses designed for more experienced orienteers. The Yellow course is the easiest at this event, suitable for beginners and older children and the Orange course is designed for older Juniors, as they gain confidence and newcomer adults.

We encourage running in pairs or groups – it is a good way to start orienteering. To do this, enter the event using one person’s name, and please add the names of everyone accompanying in the ‘Additional names and ages’ box. You can also request extra maps, if required.

More details are available on the LOC website at https://www.lakeland-orienteering.org.uk/events. 

Everyone who attends must follow the ‘Participation Codes of Conduct’ which can be found at the British Orienteering website.

A quick reminder for newcomers: If you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance for this event. You’re very welcome to take part, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk.