Event Details

Saturday 21st February 2026
Burbage Common - Winter League 8
Postcode LE10 3DD
Burbage Common Road view in Google Maps
Grid Reference SP446953
Beginners welcome, help and advice available.
For more information about what to expect at an orienteering event, please follow the link to the webage - Your First Event
  • Event Type - Forest; Country Park

  • Start Times
  • 11.00am -12.00 noon
  • Course Closing Time
  • 1.00pm
Event Level - Local

Courses Available
Short, Medium, Long
Fees
Pay via The Start Kite: Seniors £5, Non-BOF Senior £6, Full-time students &; working-age unwaged £2.50, Junior (20 & under or Family group shadowing their juniors) £1.50. Senior on the Short Course £1.50.

Insurance: From 1st Jan 2026, if you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance. You’re very welcome to take part, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk

Personal Information: When entering events your personal details (name, age, gender, club) will appear in the results section on this website. It may also be used to contact you regarding this event including to trace missing runners and hired SI cards.
Electronic Punching
SI Dibber Hire: £1.00, SIAC Dibber Hire: £2.00 - Contactless SIAC available
Notes

Entry: via The Start Kite now open.
Student/unwaged discount code: R214
Enter 3 days before the event to guarantee a map. Pay the entry fee to The Start Kite (account details will be displayed on screen when you confirm your entry).
Late entries and Entry on the Day: This is possible via The Start Kite depending on map availability. No cash entry on the day.

Parking: In the main car park and parking is free. Please go to the far end of the car park to give consideration to the café and regular visitors.
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Start and Finish: close to the Car Park and Registration.

Terrain: Open areas and woodland with variable runnability and path network. Minimal contours.
Burbage Common is usually very muddy after any wet weather and so please dress accordingly.

Map Scale 1:7500

CourseLengthClimbControls
Long4.3km40m16For fast experienced orienteers
Medium3.5km30m12For slower experienced orienteers
Short2.0km25m8For beginners

Safety: A risk assessment has been carried out by the Organiser and all reasonable care has been taken to ensure the safety of competitors. However, participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.

Privacy and Personal Details: When entering events your personal details, including name, age, gender, club, will appear in the results section on this website. It may also be used to contact you regarding this event including to trace missing runners and hired SI cards. See link below for the club’s full privacy policy.

Winter League
The 2025/2026 LEI Winter League consists of 8 events taking place from November to February. They include night and daytime events, urban and woodland events. See Winter League for the full list of fixtures and points system.

Organiser - Jane Dring-Morris
Page Updated 17-02-2026
  • Large Groups (Youth group, Scouts, Running club etc) should let the Organiser know a week in advance.