Braintree BockingAnytime Orienteering

Type of course: Virtual
Terrain type: Urban & Parkland

Overview

There is a fire hydrant sign at each virtual control (even though this is not necessary for a virtual course!).

Last updated: Tue 14 Dec, 2021

Location Info

Near: Braintree
Lat,Lng: 51.88031,0.55537
Postcode: CM7 9ES
What3Words: ///loud.shark.sleep

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Directions / Parking

The most convenient parking is in Sainsburys Supermarket car park in Braintree Town Centre, 1 Tofts Walk, CM7 1XH. Note that this is a PAY car park, (although the fee can be refunded if you make a purchase, it is free only after 6pm). Park at north end of car park and exit onto Coggeshall Road. Cross road with care, and turn right. Entrance to park is approximately 100m along the road.

MapRun directory path:
UK/Essex/

Courses available

Braintree BockingLine course, 6km,13 controls

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Other Information

Start and Finish
Start and finish is located in Weavers Park, Coggeshall Road, Braintree CM7 9DB.

Controls and Course Length
Course type - Linear, Start and finish in Weavers Park, Coggeshall Road, Braintree CM7 9DB.
Course length 6km - 13 controls - There is a fire hydrant sign at each virtual control (even though this is not necessary for a virtual course!).
OOMap 1:10,000

Terrain
Urban with some trails and open parkland

Safety Notes

Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Water will not be provided. Please bring your own to rehydrate.
High visibility clothing is strongly recommended.
As with any street orienteering this requires participants to cross roads and you are asked to take due care and attention at all times.
There may be dog walkers, cyclists and residents using the pavements and footpaths – be aware and give them priority.
Some roads may not have pavements – so take extra care.

Participants take part at their own risk.

Nearest A&E Hospital

Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
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Facilities

There are toilets available in Sainsburys Supermarket.