- Event Type - Country Park
- Registration Times
- 6.00pm to 7.00pm
- Start Times
- 6.00pm to 7.00pm
- Course Closing Time
- 8.00pm
| Courses Available |
|---|
| Short, Medium, Long |
Pay via The Start Kite: Seniors £5, Non-BOF Senior £6, Full-time students &; working-age unwaged £2.50, Junior (20 & under or Family group shadowing their juniors) £1.50. Senior on the Short Course £1.50.
A quick reminder for newcomers: From 1st Jan 2026, if you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance. You’re very welcome to take part, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk
SI Dibber Hire: £1.00, SIAC Dibber Hire: £2.00 - Contactless SIAC available
Entry: Now open via The Start Kite.
Student/unwaged discount code: R930
Enter 3 days before the event to guarantee a map. Pay the entry fee to The Start Kite (account details will be displayed on screen when you confirm your entry).
Late entries and Entry on the Day: This is possible via The Start Kite depending on map availability. No cash entry on the day.
New to Orienteering? If you are new to orienteering, please make yourself known to the organiser at registration and advice will be available.
Car Park: at the end of Canal Street, off Aylestone Lane.
Start and Finish: both close to the Car Park.
Terrain: Mixed open areas, wooden areas and paths.
Map : The map has been completely redrawn, and this was finished mid-June.
Scale 1:10,000 Contours 5m
Courses: Lengths are straight line. You will run approximately 30-40% further.
| Course | Length | Climb | Controls | |
| Long | 5.0km | 15m | 15 | For fast experienced orienteers | Medium | 3.1km | 15m | 13 | For slower experienced orienteers |
| Short | 2.1km | 10m | 8 | For beginners |
Control Collection: Volunteers willing to collect in a few controls each after the courses close would be much appreciated.
Safety: A risk assessment has been carried out by the Organiser and all reasonable care has been taken to ensure the safety of competitors. However, participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
The Organiser will hold a First Aid kit and a defibrillator.
Please note: Take care around the canal and river.This is popular public park, so please be respectful to other users and take care around dogs.
Privacy and Personal Details: When entering events your personal details, including name, age, gender, club, will appear in the results section on this website. It may also be used to contact you regarding this event including to trace missing runners and hired SI cards. See link below for the club’s full privacy policy.
Summer League
The 2025 LEI Summer League consists of 17 events taking place from April to August on midweek evenings with Starts usually from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. They include Long, Score, Sprint and Urban events. Your top 10 scores count on the league table. See the Summer League page for the full list of fixtures and the current league table.
Next Summer League Event: Dishley, Loughborough Wednesday 16th July.
- Planner - David Cladingboel
- Privacy Policy Click Here
- Toilets none
- Large Groups (Youth group, Scouts, Running club etc) should let the Organiser know a week in advance.
- Dogs On lead only.
- Social Venue The Black Horse, food served to 8.30
