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EPOC Newmillerdam - YHOA Night League [R]
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EPOC Newmillerdam - YHOA Night League [R]
Wakefield,
Yorkshire and the Humber,
United Kingdom
30 days left
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Date
12 Dec, 2026
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1 distance
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£0.50
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EPOC Newmillerdam - YHOA Night League [R]
About the event
Experience the thrill of orienteering under the moonlight on December 12, 2026, as part of the East Pennine Orienteering Club's annual Christmas Event at Newmillerdam Country Park. Nestled near Wakefield, this event is a highlight in the Yorkshire Hare and Owl Association (YHOA) Night League calendar. The park offers diverse terrain with rolling hills, woodlands, and open fields, providing challenging yet scenic routes for all levels of orienteers. With its distinctive winter landscape and illuminated checkpoints, participants will navigate through a magical setting that combines adventure with festive spirit. This event promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with camaraderie and excitement as competitors chart their own course in the crisp night air.
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Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Wakefield.
Temperature4.9° / 8.9°
Feels like0.2° / 4.9°
Sunshine hours2h 21m
Rainfall3.6 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind16.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity85.7%
Max UV indexLow (1.4)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:15
Sunset15:47
About Wakefield
Learn more about the host city, Wakefield.
Wakefield is a cathedral city in West Yorkshire, England, located on the River Calder. The city had a population of 109,766 in the 2021 census, up from 99,251 in the 2011 census. The city is the administrative centre of the wider Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, which had a 2025 population of 369,450, the 26th most populous district in England. It is part of the West Yorkshire Built-up Area and the Yorkshire and the Humber region.
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