Event Info
East Pennine Orienteering club welcomes all to Langfield Common for a weekend of orienteering on the 5th and 6 September 2026. Langfield Common offers classic south Pennine terrain, with intricate gritstone features, deep cloughs and open moorland providing a challenging navigational challenge.
Day 1: Northern Championships
Day 2: YHOA Middle Distance
Assembly
Assembly will be based in a sheltered barn and will include:
Download - Make sure you download once you have finished your course, even if you retire.
Toilets - There will be toilets based in assembly, but there will be no toilets between assembly and the start. So go before you leave to the start. There will be a disabled accessible toilet and urinals as well.
Catering - EPOC welcomes Podium catering across the weekend to provide food. The YHOA Junior Squad will be selling cakes to raise funds.
Traders - EPOC welcomes CompassPoint across the weekend with equipment and clothing for all your needs.
Starts - Roughly 800m with 80m gradual climb on good paths. We would recommend 15 minutes but make sure to leave plenty of time.
Finish - Roughly 1.5km from assembly on good paths with minimal climb.
Entries
Entries are available through RaceSignUp, through the link below.
Please enter online via the RaceSignUp event page. Entry fees, closing dates and any late entry information are available there.
Directions / Car Parking
Travel
The event arena and parking are located near Mankinholes, Todmorden, Calderdale.
By Car
Once you have left the M62:
Follow signs towards Todmorden.
Continue into Todmorden town centre.
From the town centre, follow local signs for Mankinholes via Lee Bottom Road.
Continue up the hill until you reach Mankinholes.
Please note that the final approach is on narrow, steep roads with passing places. Drive with care and allow extra time for your journey.
Parking
Please car share as much as possible.
Nearest postcode: OL14 6HR
Nearest address: Mankinholes Bank, Todmorden, OL14 6HR
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Terrain
Langfield Common is a high, exposed South Pennine plateau characterised by rugged gritstone outcrops, blanket bog and extensive peaty moorland surrounding the prominent Stoodley Pike Monument. The area features steep rocky escarpments, deep spring-fed troughs and intricate contour detail. Underfoot conditions are highly variable and are likely to include areas of deep, wet bog, particularly following periods of rain. Competitors should be prepared for rough terrain, challenging footing and rapidly changing weather conditions.
Provisional Course Details
Black 25 5.2 km 320m
Brown 22 4.6 km 255m
Blue 19 3.8 km 195m
Green 17 3.4 km 180m
Short Green 16 2.4 km 90m
V Short Green 11 2.0 km 75m
Light Green 14 2.5 km 110m
Orange 11 1.6 km 65m
Yellow 10 1.7 km 55m
Punching System
SPORTident (SI) electronic punching will be used. Competitors should bring their own SI card. SI card hire will be available when entering through RaceSignUp.
Safety
Langfield Common is an exposed upland area where weather conditions can change rapidly. Competitors should dress appropriately for the forecast conditions and carry any mandatory kit specified in the Final Details.
All competitors must report to Download, even if they retire from their course. Failure to report may result in a search being initiated.
Please take care when crossing or running along roads and give way to all traffic. In the event of severe weather, courses or start procedures may be amended.
First Aid
First aid cover will be available in the Assembly area throughout the event.
Catering
EPOC welcomes Podium Catering across the weekend. Both cash and card payments will be accepted.
Prize Giving
Prize giving will take place at the Assembly area following the completion of racing. Awards will be presented for all championship classes.