Summer Training- Birch Hill 2022
Berkshire Orienteering (BKO) welcomes you to our Summer Training- Birch Hill 2022 MapRun event. There are 6 courses available.
Details
Sprint urban line courses:
Medium course PIN 3924. Long Course 6881
Note that the finish position is such that it’s possible to trigger your finish early on the long course. If you are using a watch (MaprunG), it is possible to reject the finish and carry on. We don’t think this is possible when using maprun on a phone. However, should you want a result, it should be possible to upload a gps trace to get a result at https://console.maprun.net/#/gps_track_upload . If this doesn’t work contact coaching@bko.org.uk and we may be able to help.
Safety
Due to road crossings under 16s should be accompanied or shadowed by an adult on medium and long courses. If running alone let someone else know of your plans and or run with a colleague. Take care of other users of the area, particularly around South Hill Park Arts centre when there are events or performances. Consider carrying a mobile phone even if using a watch for navigation. Take care when crossing any road. Nearest A & E is the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Craven Road, Reading RG1 5AN.
Parking
Car – Leppington car park is free, but do check parking restriction notices. Alternative parking would be South Hill Park Arts centre, the start is about 200m following the path from the SW corner of the car park.
Cycle – There are bike racks in front of Morrisons local or railings which could be used in an emergency. South Hill Park also has bike racks. Bracknell is has an extensive bike and pedestrian path network which means largely off road access is possible from the station (17min).
Bus – Routes 171 (17min)/172 (25min) from Bracknell station to Birch Hill or 194/4 lion(17min) to Haversham Drive and walk across South Hill Park.
Rail – Bracknell Station is a 38 minute walk / 17min cycle.
Course: BHJunior
1.1 km line
This is a Line course which means you need to get all 8 controls in order. The fastest time wins.
As the crow flies, the distance is 1.1 km. It is likely you will travel quite a bit further; in an urban environment, the quickest route may be as much as 50% longer.
Course no longer available
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Course: BHLong
4.5 km line
This is a Line course which means you need to get all 17 controls in order. The fastest time wins.
As the crow flies, the distance is 4.5 km. It is likely you will travel quite a bit further; in an urban environment, the quickest route may be as much as 50% longer.
Course no longer available
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Course: BHMedium
2.4 km line
This is a Line course which means you need to get all 10 controls in order. The fastest time wins.
As the crow flies, the distance is 2.4 km. It is likely you will travel quite a bit further; in an urban environment, the quickest route may be as much as 50% longer.
Course no longer available
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Course: BirchHillLongPxac
6.0 km line
This is a Line course which means you need to get all 25 controls in order. The fastest time wins.
As the crow flies, the distance is 6.0 km. It is likely you will travel quite a bit further; in an urban environment, the quickest route may be as much as 50% longer.
Course no longer available
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Course: BirchHillMediumPxac
4.0 km line
This is a Line course which means you need to get all 14 controls in order. The fastest time wins.
As the crow flies, the distance is 4.0 km. It is likely you will travel quite a bit further; in an urban environment, the quickest route may be as much as 50% longer.
Course no longer available
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Course: BirchHillShortpxac
1.5 km line
This is a Line course which means you need to get all 13 controls in order. The fastest time wins.
As the crow flies, the distance is 1.5 km. It is likely you will travel quite a bit further; in an urban environment, the quickest route may be as much as 50% longer.
Course no longer available
UK > Berkshire > Summer Training 2023