12 August 2022

Largely open terrain, with a good track network and some small patches of trees/vegetation.

11 August 2022

A long distance event in a deciduous and mixed woodland forest. Visibility may be limited and running speeds will be reduced.

9 August 2022

A middle distance event in Dale Park Oak Woodlands on the Graythwaite estate.

8 August 2022

Runnable open terrain on North facing slopes entirely free of bracken and with great views of Blencathra across the valley.

7 August 2022

This is a changed location from the earlier information following access difficulties with High Pike.

Some have asked what the prizes were, they were trees, planted on the Isle of Mull; see certificate here, each prize has an individual 3 word location.

Lost property can be seen here; if you feel that you want it returned, email 2022@lakes5.org.uk.

Unclaimed edible prizes were donated to the Ulverston food bank.

String course results can be found on the individual day pages.

Day 2 & 5 photographs here

You can download the event programme as a PDF here. Printed copies of this will also be available at reception.

Bibs for pre-entries will be on a line near the enquiries tent.

The individual day pages contain the same information and is easier to use on screen rather than the PDF. You can find further information at Competition Info and Frequently asked questions.

Enter online via Fabian4.co.uk

Late entry and Entry on the day.

Online entries will remain open throughout the competition while maps are available. This is our preferred entry method.

Entries will be taken at enquiries at the event if maps remain available.

Age Class entries will self-select their own start times (Late entries only). If you enter more than 1 day you are expected to select a time from different blocks. If you do not, then you will not be eligible for any overall prizes.

Block 1 = 10:30 – 11:05, Block 2 = 11:06 – 11:41, Block 3 = 11:42 – 12:17

Block 4 = 12:18 – 12:53, Block 5 = 12:54 – 13:30

There will be a limited number of maps available for entry at the events (card or cash payment).

Contact entries@lakes5.org.uk if you need any help with your entry.

Sun 7th to Fri 12th August 2022

Enter online via Fabian4.co.uk

Start times are now available at Fabian4.co.uk

Pre-entry to guarantee a map has closed,

Late entry and Entry on the day.

Online entries will remain open throughout the competition while maps are available.

Entries will be taken at enquiries at the event if maps remain available.

See the Entries page for more details.

Latest News Border Liners Orienteering Club are hosting their postponed urban event at Penrith on the rest day Wednesday August 10th. For further information visit their website at borderlinersorienteering.org

In the summer of 2022, the 8th Lakes 5 event will take place in the English Lake District, home of some of the country’s most beloved scenery and finest orienteering areas. The event will incorporate five individual national events between Sunday 7th August and Friday 12th August 2022.

Sunday 7th August Day 1 Swindale South, Near Shap. (This is a changed venue due to access difficulties with High Pike)

Monday 8th August Day 2 Threlkeld Knotts, Threlkeld

Tuesday 9th August Day 3 Graythwaite, Dale Park Oak Woodlands (Changed venue following storm damage)

Wednesday 10th August - Rest day

Thursday 11th August Day 4 Grizedale, Raven Crag

Friday 12th August Day 5 Helsington Barrows, Kendal

Frequently asked questions

Competition information at 28 July 2022

We are providing event branded clothing of a technical top and a Buff.

New online orders have now closed Orders placed before 1 Jun have been submitted to the suppliers and will be available for collection on day 1. After that date, no changes or cancellations will be possible because the merchandise is being custom-made.

A small additional stock has been ordered for sale at the event. If you wish reserve any of these items you can email suebutterfield52@gmail.com. You will also be able to order items at the event to be posted to you later.

All profit goes towards NWJS funds so thank you to everyone who purchases.