Event Details

Thursday 26th November 2026
Castle Hill - Winter League 1
Postcode LE4 1DW
Astill Lodge Road (by the Pharmacy) view in Google Maps
Grid Reference SK568089
Not suitable for beginners.
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  • Event Type - Night; Country Park

  • Start Times
  • 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm
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. Entries will open 3 weeks before or earlier.
Student/unwaged discount code:
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.

Latest routegadget map: July 2026

Car Park: Astill Lodge Road (by the Pharmacy).
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Night Event: A whistle and torch will be required. Advisably a headtorch and a spare torch. NB Not suitable for beginners.

Start and Finish: Start will be at 200yds further along Astill Lodge Road on the edge of the Castle Hill Park at LE4 1EG.

Terrain: Country park with open and wooded areas.

Control Collection: Volunteers willing to collect in a few controls each after the courses close would be much appreciated.

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.
Please note: Some busy roads so Take Care crossing.

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 2024/2025 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 24-08-2026
  • Planner - Chris & Ursula Williamson

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