Courses and Maps

Training activity using a sprint specification map of the University of Reading Campus.

A top area for sprint orienteering, previously used in the JK international event. 

There will be several courses to choose from. Three short-loop sprint courses (~1.3 km) and a longer sprint (2.6 km) to challenge your route choice skills. Should appeal to beginners and experts alike. You can run several loops.

Another course is designed for beginner juniors. The junior course and 3 short loops do not have road crossings, except some dead ends with almost no traffic. Nevertheless, runners should be alert to possibility of a car.

Starts 18:30-19:30 (courses close by 20:00)  

 Please contact coaching@bko.org.uk in advance if you are coming (to allow for map printing). 

How to get there

Must use the Earley Gate entrance to the University of Reading (off Whiteknights Road). 

Grid ref: SU742718.     What3words: friday.fields.finely       Postcode: RG6 6ET

Enter campus at Earley Gate and turn left at first mini-roundabout. Parking in front of building on your right.

Safety

Please ensure you follow the BOF Covid code of conduct (in particular do not attend if you are feeling ill or have had a positive Covid tests within 5 days of the training). 

The weather forecast is for high temperatures on Thursday evening.  Ensure you are well hydrated and bring plenty of water.

Full leg cover is not needed (Shorts are permissible) but you may encounter long grass and seaonal vegetaion in places depending on route choices.

There is no charge for training