Martinshaw Woods - Ratby

Traditional & Smartphone Virtual orienteering courses in Martinshaw Woods

If you want Smartphone courses, use the "Martinshaw - Groby "list. 

The courses were initially installed by the owners: Woodland Trust website and have been enhanced by Leicestershire Orienteering Club

Groups should obtain permission from the Woodland Trust. The Trust expects you to complete a risk assessment and to take care of the woodland.

Terrain: The extensive path network makes it suitable for beginners.  The coniferous woodland is being removed and replaced by native Deciduous trees, so there can be quite a lot of brambles on cross country routes.  The main area is split in two by the M1. It's fairly flat but there are some small water features.

Score: A 45 minute Score course is where you choose your own route to find as many as you can in 45 minutes. (The British Schools Score Championship time limit).

There are further courses in Groby and in the West of Ratby Woodlands on Burroughs Lane (Including a Blue course).

Safety: Do not walk on any Log piles left from forestry workings.

There are road crossings on the Green course. The road has a 60mph speed limit.

Missing Posts/ Plaques: none reported

Map updated:  Winter 2023  

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.

Maprun Smart phone App

Alternatively, you can use the Maprun app.  All courses start in Groby and maps are to be found there.