Castle Hill - Beaumont Lodge Primary School

Safety: The area is split into two by A46, where courses cross the A46 you must use the tunnels or bridge. See Safety Assessment Advice Sheet which is to be found at the Gorse Hill start.

Terrain: The area is actively managed by volunteers. The minor paths and woodland change fairly regularly. The area is part of a flood protection scheme and can be very wet and muddy. Castle Hill is an Ancient Monument and the landscape is being preserved.

Score Course: For a Score course you find as many as you can in 45 minutes and get penalties if you are late.

Starts: There are other places to start in this park with a variety of courses. Castle Hill Country Park

Missing Control Plaques: None reported.

Map Legend: If you need legend download one here Legend

Map updated: December 2019

Course	Controls /Length (km)	Suitable for	Estimated Time (mins)	Start Point
White	7 /1.1	Beginner children may need to be shadowed	12-25	Ancient Monument
White	13 /2.1		15-30	Beaumont Lodge
White	12 /1.9		15-30	Gorse Hill
Yellow	11 /2.5	A child with some experience	20-40	Anstey
Yellow	12 /2.4		20-40	Gorse Hill
Yellow	13 /2.2		20-40	Heatherbrook School
Orange	10 /2.6	Adult beginner /confident junior	20-40	Ancient Monument
Green	17 /4.0	Experienced Adult or Junior	60-120	Gorse Hill
Score	25	Some sites are too difficult for beginners	45	Anstey
Score	25		45	Heatherbrook School

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.

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