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• Orienteering courses in Bracknell

Orienteering courses have been constructed and mapped out in parts of Bracknell Forest giving you the opportunity to get outside and explore your local parks and countryside!

What is Orienteering?
Orienteering is an adventure sport for all.

It is an exciting challenge out in the countryside for both children and adults to find points in the landscape using only a map and a compass. It can be enjoyed either as a competitive sport or merely as a walk around some of the parks and countryside in Bracknell Forest.

A course consists of a start point, a series of control sites that are marked by numbered circles on the map in the order they are to be visited, and a finish.

It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can walk, jog or run the course and progress at your own pace.

How do I get started?

To start, all you need is a compass, a sense of adventure, a pair of trainers or outdoor shoes, outdoor clothes and a course map. To get the most out orienteering it is recommended to join a club.

Orienteering courses in Bracknell
Courses are available at the following sites:

• Pope’s Meadow - This course takes you though meadows, copses and alongside ponds of this Green Flag site, and was installed with the help of Canon volunteers.
• Lily Hill Park - Collect all the letters on each post throughout this orienteering course to spell two words (Clue: The plants in Starch Copse will ‘tell’ you if you are correct).
• Ambarrow Court - Try the new course at Ambarrow Court and admire the range of scenery at this historic site.

Orienteering maps are available to the right of this page. Once you have completed the course you can request the answers by contacting us on the same details.

To plan your journey visit the individual site pages for details about parking facilities or to travel by public transport visit Travel Line on 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.traveline.info.

The mapping of the parks and provision of permanent orienteering courses was part of a project in association with Bracknell Forest Council and Berkshire Orienteers, funded by The Big Lottery Fund.

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