Linacre - Sunday 22 November 2026

About this event

Woodland adjacent to the three reservoirs at Linacre, just west of Chesterfield. Steep hillsides and a good path network. A regional event in the East Midlands League. Newcomers welcome and coaching is available.

NOTE: The entry fees for this event include parking at Holmebrook Valley Park (Registration and Download), mini-bus travel to the event area, and access to an indoor event centre. Even if you have entered online, please still park at Holmebrook Valley Park and use the mini-buses. The car park at Linacre is small and is used by members of the public.

Location

Postcode: S41 8XF

Grid reference: SK356730

Latest updates about this event

Start your course between 10:30 and 12:30. Competitors on the Brown and Blue courses are required to start before 12:00.

Course lengths in km and climb in metres (subject to final controlling) are:

• White:  1.2km, 25m, 8 controls
• Yellow: 1.8km, 45m, 10 controls
• Orange: 2.4km, 70m, 11 controls
• Light Green: 4.3km, 130m, 16 controls
• V Short Green: 2.3km, 80m, 14 controls
• Short Green: 3.4km, 80m, 15 controls
• Green: 4.9km, 210m, 19 controls
• Blue: 6.1km, 240m, 22 controls
• Brown: 7.5km, 280m, 25 controls

Event details

Courses available : White; Yellow; Orange; Light Green; Very Short Green; Short Green; Green; Blue; Brown;

Start times: 10:30 to 12:30 for all courses except Blue and Brown who should start before 12:00.

Registration: 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon.

Courses close : 14:00

Dogs : In car park only

Event officials

Planner: Murray White Assisted by

Controller: Bronwyn Doyle (SYO) Assisted by

Organiser: John Duckworth - Contact: john.duckworth66@btinternet.com Assisted by

Type of event: C (Regional)

Entries and other event details

Fees:

British Orienteering members - Seniors £15:00, Juniors, Students and Adults running White, Yellow or Orange courses £7.50
This includes parking, provision of an indoor event centre, and bussing to and from the area.
Non British Orienteering Members - Seniors £17.00, Juniors & Students £7.50
There will be Entry On the Day at a surcharge of £1.00.

How to enter

Please enter online via the button below.

Closing date to guarantee a map: Sunday, 15th November

Online entries will remain open until a day or two before the event. Entry on the day at the event registration will be available subject to the number of maps remaining for different courses when you register. Estimates of map availability for different courses will be provided here just before the event if limited.

Insurance

A quick reminder for newcomers: participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not covered by British Orienteering's public liability insurance.

For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. By taking part in this event, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk.

Competitor safeguarding, well-being and assistance

Derwent Valley Orienteers strives to be an inclusive club. We are committed to providing events which support the safety, safeguarding and welfare of competitors and volunteers. Please read these pages to find out more:

• Please tell us about relevant medical conditions - this could help save your life
• Safeguarding - includes safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
• Photography at events - Please note that photos may be taken of participants competing at our club events.

If you require any assistance please contact the organiser. This includes advice for beginners or older competitors on the physical and technical difficulty of the courses as well as assistance for competitors who are neurodivergent and may like a quiet start or someone to pick up your bib or download your dibber after your run. We want everyone to have the best experience possible and if you don't ask, we won't know how we can help you achieve that.