Rayne 2025Anytime Orienteering

Type of course: Virtual
Terrain type: Urban & Parkland

Overview

There are two line courses available at Rayne - the short course 3.5km direct distance between the 11 controls and the long Course 6.3km direct distance between the 19 controls, note the optimum routes approx. 5km and 9km.

PLEASE NOTE that the maps are designed to be printed on A3 paper - so the scale of 1:4000 applies to A3, if you print on A4 then the map will
be smaller.
ALSO NOTE - when running the Short course - take care near the end of the course to NOT run too near the Finish control when crossing the
playing field (otherwise you will trigger the finish too early).

Controls are fire hydrants on the streets and just your Maprun 'ping' out in the coutryside.

The course is along public roads and footpaths, both courses will need to cross roads, so please take care. When crossing farmyards or fields you must keep to the designated footpaths.

The Start and finish is near the play equipment in Oak Meadow.

Last updated: Fri 13 Jun, 2025

Location Info

Near: Braintree
Lat,Lng: 51.875,0.5138
Postcode: CM77 6RJ

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Directions / Parking

There is parking in Rayne Village Hall Car park.

MapRun directory path:
Rayne 2025

Courses available

Other Information

Safety Notes

Participation is at your own risk. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Bring clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. As with any street orienteering participants will be required to cross roads and you are asked to take due care and attention at all times. High visibility clothing is strongly recommended. Take particular care on the Long course when crossing the 50mph section of the main road between Rayne and Braintree.

There are some ponds around the courses. Do not enter them! There may be dog walkers, cyclists, scooters or residents on pavements and footpaths – be aware and give them priority.

Nearest A&E Hospital

Broomfield Hospital Chelmsford CM1 7ET
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Facilities

Park in the Village Hall car park, there are no facilities, although The Swan pub is nearby if you require refreshments.