Last updated 19:44, Thursday, 19 June 2008

WEST Cumberland Orienteers’ evening event was on Mell Fell, near Troutbeck. The start was placed high on the fellside, giving a mainly downhill race, although the planner still managed 140m climb on the 4km-long course.

Chris Emerson had an outstanding run on the long to keep Michael Billinghurst in second. The recent growth in the bracken meant careful navigation was essential.

Charlotte Watson was first lady on the long only five minutes behind Emerson. Her sister, Rosie, won on the short.

Quite a few juniors from the school league tried the easy course, tackling the open fellside with confidence.

The summer series continues throughout June and July with the details of the various events on the website www.wcoc.org.uk and on the answerphone 01768 895539.

There are courses to suit all abilities, and with a very informal structure anyone is welcome to turn up and have a go.

Results (top 10s) - Long: 1, Chris Emerson 34.34; 2, Michael Billinghurst 35.01; 3, Jonathan Lagoe 35.29; 4, Andrew Bradley 36.37; 5, John Slater 36.56; 6, Jeff Goodwin 38.30; 7, Charlotte Watson 39.55; 8, Penny Bibby 40.57; 9, Lewis Taylor 42.00; 10, Howard Leslie 42.48.

Short: 1, Rosie Watson 45.21; 2, Tony Duncan 47.13; 3, Kim Leslie 49.27; 4, Ged Hagan 49.28; 5, Phil Nichols 50.07; 6, Louise Hagan 50.57; 7, Debbie Watson 51.02; 8, Dick Whitworth 52.40; 9, Robin Stansfield 53.22; 10, Stan Johnston 54.38.

Easy: 1, Emily Hick 31.32; 2, Meghan Avery 31.37; 3, Ruth Jennings 32.48; 4, James Cousins 34.42; 5, Verena Johnston 37.31; 6, Philip Jennings 56.40.