Highwoods Country ParkSat 12 Aug

Summer Holiday Family Fun

Training level event

Explanation of Event levels

Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.

Terrain type: Parkland

Last updated: Thu 10 August, 2023

Overview

Summer Holiday Family Fun Session - Highwoods Park-O

Location Info

Location map

Near: Colchester
Lat,Lng: 51.90533,0.91333
Postcode: CO4 9SF

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Directions / Parking

  • Chanterelle Car Park (Free Parking) located at Highwoods (CO4 9RY)
  • Alternative parking at High Woods Country Park Car Park off Turner Road (adjacent to the Visitor Centre)
  • Hourly charges - car parking Time (between 8.00am - 6.00pm)
  • Up to 2 hours £1.00
    2 - 4 hours £3.20
    Over 4 hours £7.20

Map / Terrain

Parkland

Course Information

Courses using the Permanent Orienteering Course with additional controls. Suitable for all ages and abilities including children.

Entry Details

Free

Please email the organisers to book your place in advance if possible.

sjpartridge@live.co.uk

Registration and Start times

Please meet in the Lakes field near the exit to Chanterelle Car Park (SE corner). Follow park signs from visitor centre or from Chanterelle Car Park. Look out for the SOS green banner.

From 13.30 - 15.30.

Facilities

Visitor Centre, refreshments, toilets. Alternatively use Highwoods Tesco if parking in Chanterelle Car Park.

Dog restrictions

Well-behaved dogs under control

Contacts / Officials

Organiser : Steven Partridge sjpartridge@live.co.uk

Nearest A&E Hospital

Colchester General
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Miscellaneous

These sessions are aimed at families as a follow-up to our Schools Days but are open to all including park users on the day.