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Bethecar Moor Galoppen next Sunday - pre-entries close soon...
LOC are offering pre-entry for their galoppen at Bethecar Moor next Sunday (24th Nov) via Fabian4 - entries close 17/11/19. There will be a supplement of 1 for Senior EOD (50p for Juniors). For full details, click here.
Published: Sat 16 Nov 2019
Copeland Chase Long O - 10th Nov - entries close tonight
Entries are still open for this year's Copeland Chase (Long O) on Sun 10th Nov, which will be a return to the fells and moorland of Kinniside. Score format again this year with time limits of 4hr, 3hr, 2hr and 1hr - you choose your challenge....
Published: Thu 31 Oct 2019
Ennerdale Permanent Courses information
The Ennerdale (Bowness Knott and Gillerthwaite) permanent courses have been closed, because of earlier than expected forestry work. Checkpoints vulnerable to the thinning work have been removed. The courses at Bleach Green remain open. We hope to...
Published: Thu 31 Oct 2019
Pie and Pea social event - book soon...
Everyone is invited to WCOC's annual "Pie and Pea" social do on Thurs 10th Oct, after the Keswick event. Click here for more details. You need to book by Sun 6th Oct.
Published: Fri 27 Sep 2019
Juniors win "Peter Palmers" again - that's 4 in a row!
Congratulations to all the WCOC Juniors who made the journey south of London to compete at this year's Peter Palmer Junior Relays - hosted by "Sax". Once again they return with the trophy as overall winners, as well as an impressive 3rd in...
Published: Sun 08 Sep 2019
Summer Series winners...
WCOC's Summer Evening Event Series concluded last week with an event at Whinlatter and a post event presentation in the Coledale Inn. Thanks to loads of people for making the series happen. Congratulations to all the junior and senior winners -...
Published: Mon 02 Sep 2019
Orienteering near Cockermouth this week...
Join us this Thursday at Whinlatter near Cockermouth. There are courses suitable for all, so why not come and give it a go...? As this is the final event of the Summer Series, there will be a prize-giving presentation at the Coledale Inn,...
Published: Sun 25 Aug 2019
Scottish 6 Days successes...
After six days of competition an overall position depends on your position in your best four races. Michael Pearson was first on M75, Henry Teasdale (M16B) and Jess Breeze (W18S). Seconds for Joe Hudd (M16), Daniel...
Published: Fri 09 Aug 2019
BL Summer Choc-O...
If you fancy a summer version of WCOC's "Beer trail", BL have kindly put on a "Choc-O" on the far eastern fells, starting near Bampton. For details click here. (Open until 1st September.)
Published: Mon 15 Jul 2019
This Thursday - Godworth (nr Kirkland)
Come and join us for the next event in this year's summer series on the open fellside around Godworth (near Kirkland). With courses suitable for all and a good forecast, come and give it a go... (Event details) Note: Long and Short are both...
Published: Thu 11 Jul 2019
SLMM successes...
Well done to all the WCOC members who ran in the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon this weekend, and congratulations to the following: Matt and Phil Vokes, pairs winner on Scafell class, Steve Birkinshaw solo winner on Scafell, Jamie and Charlie...
Published: Tue 09 Jul 2019
It's fun, it's friendly, and it's FREE...
... to club members! This year the Parish Relays will be held on Mawbray Dunes on 11th July. The Mawbray Village Hall has been booked and sandwiches are being ordered for post event social. Please contact Lesley Wornham to book your place...
Published: Tue 25 Jun 2019
Allerdale Chase - Sun 14 July - entries close TODAY
This year's Allerdale Chase (Long O) will be on Sunday 14th July on the fells west of Dockray near Ullswater. Courses from 4km to 17.5km - choose your challenge.
Pre-enter via SiEntries by Tuesday 9th July (limited EOD).
For...
Published: Thu 13 Jun 2019
Stunning Wasdale this Thursday
Don't miss out on the chance to run in stunning Wasdale this Thursday. Fantastic terrain - open fell with plenty of rock and contour detail. With courses suitable for all and good weather forecast it's well worth the effort...
Published: Fri 31 May 2019
WAROC "Battleaxe" series ends Weds 22nd May
Next Wednesday, WAROC's "Battleaxe" series concludes with a score event at Machell Coppice (22/5). For details see their website - waroc.org.uk.
Published: Wed 15 May 2019
Great JK and British Champs successes...
JK weekend:
Finally the results are published. Congratulations to the two junior teams who made it to the podium. The M48- team of Joe Sunley, Charlie Rennie and Joe Hudd won, and the M/W40- team of Issy Sunley, Myrtle Ashworth...
Published: Mon 06 May 2019
Orienteering at Keswick Mountain Festival this weekend...
WCOC have an orienteering maze at the Keswick Mountain Festival this weekend (18-19 May), near the top of the hill in the festival village (Crow Park). There are five courses which each take around a 1 minute, or longer if you get confused. Come...
Published: Sun 28 Apr 2019
JK this weekend
Good luck to all the WCOC members who have travelled to the South-East for this year's JK. Sprints Friday, Middle Distance on Saturday, Longs on Sunday, followed by Relays on Monday. For Results, click here.
Published: Fri 19 Apr 2019
Knock Murton this Thursday....
Open fell this week. Plenty of choice on offer with two cross country and two score events. Full details on the events listing.
Published: Sun 07 Apr 2019
Northern Champs and Interland successes
Well done to everyone who made the journey to snowy (and sunny) South Yorkshire today for the Northern Champs hosted by SYO at Wharncliffe Woods. Congratulations to Issy Sunley (2nd W14), Caitlin Irving (1st W16), Niamh Hunter (2nd W20E), Ash...
Published: Sun 10 Mar 2019
Compass Sport Cup Heat, Closing date for entries 3rd March
If you fancy running for the club in the CSC Heat on the 17th March at Bampton get your entry in soon. Closing date Sunday 3rd March.
Full details on the event listing.
Published: Thu 28 Feb 2019
Step up to the challenge...
This Thursday, join us at Swarth Fell / Lowther Forest (on the Cold Fell road, south of Ennerdale Bridge) for the next event in this year's popular Winter Series (only 2 left now). Bring your head torch and test your navigational...
Published: Sun 17 Feb 2019
Try orienteering THIS SUNDAY near Cockermouth
Come and run in an informal, friendly event at Setmurthy Forest on Sunday morning, just outside Cockermouth. Courses suitable for EVERYONE from complete beginners to experienced orienteers. Just turn up and join in the fun... More...
Published: Thu 14 Feb 2019
Hawse End Galoppen - thanks!
Many thanks to organiser Anne Burbidge, planner Mike Harrison and everyone else who helped to put on today's event on the shores of Derwent Water. The usual friendly atmosphere, kind weather and great courses all contributed to another fun WCOC...
Published: Sun 13 Jan 2019
Congratulations and thanks...
Many thanks to Helen and Jamie for organising a fun "Club Social" last night at Loweswater Village Hall, and to everyone who contributed games, quizzes and all that delicious food!
Thanks also to Louis who planned today's "Club Chase" at Scale...
Published: Sun 06 Jan 2019