Baggeridge Winter Evening Events
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Baggeridge Winter Evening Events (WEE)
WEE is a winter night orienteering event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Sedgley, postcode DY3 4HB. The park terrain includes hilly areas with steep slopes, established woodlands, grassy open areas, several ponds and an extensive path network on a former colliery landscape.
The event uses a single course with controls that must be visited in numerical order; controls may be missed out. The format has a 60 minute time limit. Scoring awards 10 points per control and deducts 1 point for every 6 seconds a competitor is late. Punching is by Full SI equipment; it is not touch free so competitors should bring their dibbers, though a limited number of dibbers will be available to borrow.
Maps are A4 size at 1:7,500 with 5 m contours, updated in 2024. Maps are pre-marked but not water-resistant; a map-bag is recommended. Parking is on hardstanding and carries a fee of £3.50 for the day. There are no facilities at the venue.
Safety notes state that some hillsides are steep and slippery and the public use the park for walking and cycling. Competitors are advised to carry a whistle, a charged head torch and a small backup light. Entry is managed through Fabian4. The pub of the night is Himley House, Wolverhampton Road, DY3 4LD. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
