International Orienteering in Cumbria

In the English Lake District

22 - 27 August 2010

The 5th Lakes 5 event will take place in the English Lake District, home of some of the country’s most beloved scenery and finest orienteering areas. The event will incorporate five individual events between Sunday 22nd and Friday 27th August 2010 with one rest / activity day. For those who want even more orienteering, the annual White Rose three day event will follow in North Yorkshire (approx 100 miles) starting on Saturday 28th August.

Location

The focus of the event will be the small town of Coniston at the north end of Coniston Water. Camping will be at the Coniston Hall campsite on the lake side and two of the events will be within a cycle ride.

Introducing Cumbria

The Lake District is a popular holiday destination, equally for walkers and admirers of the scenery. As well as orienteering , other activities such as climbing and watersports are available, along with many cultural and retail venues.

Access to the area

The Lake District is situated close to the M6 motorway and is easily accessible from all parts of the United Kingdom. Main line trains from London and other major cities run to Oxenholme (just outside Kendal) and Penrith and a local rail service operates to Windermere. The nearest major airport is Manchester from where trains run directly to the Lake District. Liverpool and Leeds airports are also within reach and offer flights with low cost airlines.

Further details

Further details will be available on this site when available.
Information about Cumbria can be found at www.visitcumbria.com
Details of accommodation in the area are at www.cumbria-the-lake-district.co.uk.
Enquiries to: Trevor Roberts : Tel: +44 161 439 6435, or click to send an email.
• Sat 21st August– Training and reception

• Sun 22nd August– Event 1 - Swindale North – (Fast and intricate open fell)

• Mon 23rd August– Event 2 - Tarn Hows South & Guards Wood (Mixed complex woodland)

• Tue 24th August– Event 3 - Harrop Tarn (Coniferous woodland with a new extension onto the adjacent open fell)

• Wed 25th August– Rest / Activity day

• Thur 26th August– Event 4 - Caw (Complex and intricate open fell)

• Fri 27th August– Event 5 - Helsington Barrows – (Fast open limestone area with extensive rock features)