South Chelmsford Jan26Anytime Orienteering
Type of course: Virtual
Overview
This is a line event, the Long course is approx 7.3 km, and the Short course is approx 4 km, both measured as a straight line. The area though is reasonably flat. Controls will be fire hydrant signs.
The event control will be The Rising Sun pub ( https://www.therisingsuncm2.co.uk/ ), 232 New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9AE.
The start is outside the pub, on the same side, and the finish control is opposite the pub.
Location Info
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Near: Chelmsford Lat,Lng: 51.7231,0.461 Postcode: CM2 9AE What3Words: ///food.hill.after
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Directions / Parking
There is no parking at the pub, but free (dependant on the time of day - check the signage) on-road parking is available on Moulsham Street and the surrounding residential roads. Three hours of free parking is available at Tesco off Miami Roundabout, but be please aware that this duration is strictly enforced and over-staying will result in a penalty notice.
Travel via public transport is possible from Chelmsford railway/ bus station using the number 32 bus to BBC Essex or number 300 bus to New London Road.
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Chelmsford
Courses available
South Chelmsford Jan26 LongLine course, 7.3km,17 controls
South Chelmsford Jan26 SHORTLine course, 4km,9 controls
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. There may be dog walkers, cyclists, electric scooters or residents on pavements and footpaths – be aware and give them priority. Some paths may be uneven, paving slabs may be broken and surfaces may be slippery. As with any street orienteering participants will be required to cross numerous roads and you are asked to take due care and attention at all times.
It will be necessary to cross Parkway (a 40mph dual carriageway) on both the Long and Short courses using the subway tunnels. These will be shown as mandatory crossing points on the paper map, but not the electronic version. For fairness and safety, please do not attempt to cross the road other than at the specified locations. Both courses will need to pass through Central Park.
Nearest A&E Hospital
Broomfield, Chelmsford CM1 7ET
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Facilities
There are no facilities unless you are using the pub.