Name: PFO Towneley Colliery
Start: 2026-09-20
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Burnley

About the Event

Explore East Lancashire's captivating terrain at the Towneley Colliery Orienteering Event, taking place on Sunday, September 20. Nestled near Burnley, this lesser-known site offers an intriguing mix of landscapes that were once part of a bustling coal mining operation but are now reclaimed by nature.
The event features intricate navigation through newly planted woodland, expansive open fields, and water-rich areas with numerous contour lines, providing a robust test for both map reading skills and strategic route planning.
For those seeking more extensive challenges, the longer courses extend into additional woodlands, ensuring varied terrain that caters to all levels of experience—from beginners eager to explore unique landscapes to seasoned orienteers looking for technical puzzles.
The Red course stands out as an ideal option for club runners or fell enthusiasts who prefer a simpler route with greater distance. Detailed guidance is provided at the event site in Towneley Park, making it easy for participants to navigate and enjoy this special location that rarely features on the calendar.
This local orienteering opportunity offers a morning filled with adventure and discovery amidst an area rich in history but now transformed into a natural wonderland.

Races Offered

Junior Member

Sep 20, 2026

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£3.00

Junior Non-Member

Sep 20, 2026

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£3.00

Senior Member

Sep 20, 2026

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£7.00

Senior Non-Member

Sep 20, 2026

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£8.00

Young Adult Member

Sep 20, 2026

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£5.00

Young Adult Non-Member

Sep 20, 2026

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£5.50

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Burnley.

thermostat Temperature

10.2° / 16.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.3° / 13.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 1m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

15.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

85.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:43

nightlight Sunset

19:23

About Burnley

Learn more about the host city, Burnley.

Burnley is a town in Lancashire, 30 miles north of Manchester. It's an industrial town, but it's proud of its many parks that have been awarded the Green Flag for excellence, and of Burnley Forest — great places for walking or cycling. The Singing Ringing Tree on Crown Point Moor is a piece of sound art made of galvanised steel pipes which make an incredible eerie noise in the wind. In 2021 Burnley had a population of 94,700.