Beacon Hill - Broombriggs
| Region | East Midlands |
|---|---|
| Club | Leicestershire Orienteering Club |
| Nearest town | Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough |
| Postcode | LE12 8RW |
| Carpark location | Broombriggs Pay and Display Car park, Beacon Road |
Available Maps
These courses are the hardest at Beacon Hill. Easier courses can be found at Beacon Hill Top or Lower car parks.
The courses are the same but the control description lists are different: the Score (Text) uses words to describe the control sites and the Score (Pictorial) uses international symbols which are used for racing.
Hazards: Windmill Hill has crags up to 5m high and some water.
Groups: There are English Nature limits on the use of Beacon Hill for orienteering. Permission should be sought from the Leicestershire County Council and a licence fee may be payable.
Safety: There is a road crossing and traffic moves at high speeds. Use a safe crossing point. e.g. at the car park.
For further information and known issues relating to controls, please see the Leicestershire Orienteering Club website
Map updated February 2019, courses changed in June 2019 following the loss of a couple of posts.
Parking Fees Autumn £2.50.
VOC Details
Smartphone Virtual orienteering courses can be found at Beacon Hill Top
There is a Start anywhere 90 minute Score here that might be used by beginners who want more time than for the 45 minute course.
Instructions can be found at Beacon Top site.
Other Things to do in the Area
Maps Available From
|
Course |
Controls |
Length |
Suitable for |
Estimated |
Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White |
11 |
1.8 |
Beginner children probably followed by parents |
20-40 |
Top |
|
White |
8 |
1.4 |
|
|
Lower |
|
Yellow |
9 |
1.9 |
A child with some experience |
25-45 |
Top |
|
Yellow |
7 |
1.7 |
|
|
Lower |
|
Orange |
11 |
2.7 |
Adult beginner confident junior |
35-70 |
Top |
|
Orange |
9 |
3.4 |
|
|
Lower |
|
Lt Green |
13 |
3.7 |
Hard |
40-80 |
Top |
|
Lt Green |
11 |
4.0 |
Hard |
40-80 |
Lower |
|
Score |
22 |
|
Many controls are too hard for juniors Hardest course available |
45 |
Broombriggs |
|
Score |
30 |
|
Adult or children Some controls are too hard for beginners |
45 |
Lower |
|
Score |
30 |
|
Adult or children Some controls are too hard for beginners |
45 |
Top |
Lengths of courses shown are in straight lines between controls, and the estimate of times are for someone running to someone walking. Both will vary depending on your route choice and ability.
Smartphone Virtual orienteering is available from the Beacon hill Top car park.
Further Information
- Orange and/or light green standard controls suitable for people with some experience
- Green colour standard or above controls available for experienced orienteers
