Whitbarrow Cumbrian Galoppen

SROC are pleased to welcome you to Whitbarrow Scar for the final event in the 2026 Cumbria Galoppen series. A classic limestone scar with open fell and woodland, this area offers both navigational and, on the longer courses, physical challenges characteristic of the best Lakeland terrain.

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.

Courses

A full range of courses is available for all abilities, and everyone is welcome (see below). A Red course is included, ideal for fell runners who want to practise navigation. Please note, there is a maximum entry of 250 at this event.

• Yellow Course (2.5 km) - Best for: Beginners, Children & Families
• Orange Course (2.6 km) - Best for: Novice adults and experienced youngsters
• Red Course (7.9 km) - Best for: Fell runners and Fit Novice-level runners
• Light Green Course (2.9 km) - Best for: Improvers

Technical Courses
(Best for: Experienced orienteers - see notes on course choice. NOTE: These courses are not recommended for novice orienteers)
• V Short Green Course (2.9 km)
• Short Green Course (3.7 km)
• Green Course (4.3 km)
• Short Blue Course (5.8 km)
• Blue Course (6.6 km)
• Short Brown Course (7.4 km)
• Brown Course (8.4 km)
• Black Course (9.4 km)

Course Choice Notes

Short Blue and above will enter the most physically challenging parts of the area. These include deep grykes in limestone pavement, often obscured by vegetation combined with TD5 navigation.

Parking, Registration & Download

Parking: along the old road A590

• W3W: ///barstool.extremely.requires

• Grid Ref: SD 463 851

• Nearest Postcode: LA8 8EU

Registration & Download: Located on the route to the starts. Walking time from parking varies depending on arrival time but should be no more than 20 minutes (minimum ~7 minutes).

Starts & Finish

• Start between 10:30 and 12:00

• Low Start (Yellow & Orange): 1 km with 75 m climb from registration. Allow 20 minutes for young children.

• High Start (all other courses): 2.3 km with 115 m climb from registration. Allow 30 minutes.

• Accompanying youngsters: A 10-minute shortcut exists between the two starts. However, you must visit the Yellow/Orange start first, as the shortcut crosses the edge of their course area.

• Finish: All courses share the same finish. Approx. 30 minutes downhill walk back to Download.

• Clothing dump: Available en route to the High Start.

Toilets:

• Port-a-loo will be available by registration

Dogs.

• No dogs allowed on courses

Safety

First Aid:

• Provided by ESG Medical, located near the Finish. An additional self-administered first aid kit will be available at Download.

Mandatory / Possible Kit Requirements:

• Whistle compulsory,  Cag and full kit (hat, gloves, waterproof trousers) may be required depending on conditions.

Safety Control:

• Courses Short Blue and above will include a safety control. This control will not be in beacon mode and must be physically punched.

Adults     £13 (£14 for non-BOF members)
Juniors and Students £6 (£7 for Non-BOF Members)
Junior SROC members pay no entry fee (remember to use your code)

Helpers pay half price. Contact the organiser to offer help and to get the discount code before entering.

Organiser: - Rebecca Rowe SROC email
Planner: - Dave Hargreaves SROC
Controller: -  Alex Finch SROC