Venue Belfast Castle
Date Sat, 30th Nov 19
Starts 12:00 to 13:00
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Event Description
Welcome to LVO’s 2019 “Autumn Trophy” Series
Having had to cancel Autumn Trophy 2 at Kilbroney due to forestry operations, we are now pleased to confirm (after some issues with Belfast City Council regarding access) that a re-scheduled event will take place at Belfast Castle this Saturday, 30th November.
Registration, Start Times and Closing Time
- Registration will be at the car-park beside the childrens playground from 11:00.
- Starts are from 11:30 to 13:00.
- Courses close at 15:00, at which time controls will be lifted.
Entry fees:
Unfortunately due to the BCC access issues mentioned above we can’t take any payment for this event on Saturday morning. We will give you information on how to pay when you register.
Senior, i.e. age 21 and over: £9 (£7 for members)
Unwaged / Student: £7 (£5 for members)
Junior: £4 (£3 for members)
SI timing will be in use. Dibbers will be available for hire (no charge) at registration.
Courses
- Green 3.2km, 160m climb
- Orange 2.3km, 90m climb
- Yellow 1.5km, 70m climb
Map
Belfast Castle, Scale 1:7500
Terrain
The park is situated on the lower slopes of the Cavehill. It incorporates mixed parkland around Belfast Castle at the lower end, with wood land and open hillside above. The slopes can be very steep particularly higher up, and can be very slippy particularly after heavy rain. Please take care especially on steep descents.
There is a good path network traversing the slopes. Off the paths there is a mixture of open woodland and some dense undergrowth with old windblown.
Directions and Parking
Enter the park from the Antrim Road, there is a narrow entrance signposted for ‘Cavehill Country Park and Adventure Playground’. Look out for the orienteering flag.
Registration will be at the MOO trailer in the lower carpark beside the playground, park where you can in any of the carparks. Start and finish will be close to registration.
Safety Notes
ALL competitors MUST download their times at registration even if they don’t finish the course. Otherwise someone will be out looking for you unnecessarily.
There will be lots of other park users about so mind the traffic around the carpark and access roads.
The park is also popular with mountain bikers, so take care when crossing or using bike tracks.
Some steep slopes are particularly slippery, and some localised areas have very dense undergrowth so make sure you come prepared, and take care when you’re out there. Appropriate footwear is essential especially for the green course.
Carrying a whistle would be recommended for the green course, but not compulsory (unless the weather dictates!!)
Newcomers
You are welcome to join us even if you are not a member of the club. Club members will be available to offer advice and assistance, just ask at registration. (Note : for insurance purposes you may attend two events as a non-club member but after that you need to join an orienteering club).
Social
If you want to meet up afterwards to compare routes and put a face to some of those facebook names, why not try the cafe in the Castle, or just hang about registration for a chat afterwards.
For more information on other things to see in the park go to https://visitbelfast.com/see-do/partners/belfast-castle-estate-cave-hill-visitor-centre
Event Team
- Organiser – Stephanie Pruzina
- Planner – Colin Smith
- Controller – Ric Gamble
Location
Belfast Castle
Antrim Road
Belfast
BT15 5GR
Volunteers
To volunteer at this event please email volunteer@lvo.org.uk. You can find information on each role here as well as the current list of volunteers.