Greater M'chester Summer MapRun Series - Chesham Woods (NEW VENUE)
Saturday 15th August
NOTE THAT THIS IS A CHANGED VENUE Car Park at BL9 6NG Manchester and District and South East Lancashire Orienteering Clubs invite you to get out and explore 10 beautiful parks across Greater Manchester this summer with our MapRun series.
On offer is a choice of three short courses for just one entry fee – navigate your way around as many as you want!
Suitable for all abilities and ages.
Great fun for families, small groups and individuals. Try one course, have a cup of tea and a chat at the café and then try another.
If you haven’t orienteered before or are inexperienced there will be someone at Registration to assist you, and the MapRun App can be set to show you your whereabouts as you make your way round the course.
Experienced orienteers and runners have a serious workout opportunity in glorious parkland.
Entry Fees
£6 for adults (21 or over on 31/12/26)
£3 for juniors (20 or under on 31/12/2026?
Entry on the day will be available
£3 for juniors (20 or under on 31/12/2026?
Entry on the day will be available
Event Information
Events in the Series
Enquiries to gmparks@mdoc.org.uk or info@seloc.org.uk
| Date | O Club | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moss Bank Park | Sat 25 Apr | SELOC | Sign Up |
| 2 | Wythenshawe Park | Mon 4 May | MDOC | Sign Up |
| 3 | Pennington Flash (free) | Tues 26 May | SELOC | Sign Up |
| 4 | Woodbank Park | Sat 13 June | MDOC | Sign Up |
| 5 | Tandle Hill | Sat 27 June | SELOC | Sign Up |
| 6 | Bramhall Park | Sat 4 July | MDOC | Sign Up |
| 7 | Alexandra Park | Sat 11th July | SELOC | Sign Up |
| 8 | Bruntwood Park | Sat 25 July | MDOC | Sign Up |
| 9 | Chesham Woods / NEW VENUE | Sat 15 August | SELOC | Sign Up |
| 10 | Longford Park | Sat 22 August | MDOC | Sign Up |
Enquiries to gmparks@mdoc.org.uk or info@seloc.org.uk
Courses
There will be three separate MapRun courses at each event with a total distance about 9km.
MapRun is a free App which you use on your Smart Phone. The app you want is the current version of MapRun, called MapRun by FNE Enterprises and you can download this from you APP. Store. There are several websites where you can obtain further information to get you started. A typical one from Border Liners Orienteering Club can be found here. Further notes by the Coordinator - Peter Ross can be found here.
Paper maps will be available for inspection at registration to help you choose the course or courses you want to navigate.
There will be three separate MapRun courses at each event with a total distance about 9km.
MapRun is a free App which you use on your Smart Phone. The app you want is the current version of MapRun, called MapRun by FNE Enterprises and you can download this from you APP. Store. There are several websites where you can obtain further information to get you started. A typical one from Border Liners Orienteering Club can be found here. Further notes by the Coordinator - Peter Ross can be found here.
Paper maps will be available for inspection at registration to help you choose the course or courses you want to navigate.
Start Times
Registration open at 10.30 am
Start times from 11.00am to 2.00pm
Registration open at 10.30 am
Start times from 11.00am to 2.00pm
Further Information
This event is organised by SELOC.
Further details available at:
seloc.org.uk rg.uk
britishorienteering.org.uk
This event is organised by SELOC.
Further details available at:
seloc.org.uk rg.uk
britishorienteering.org.uk
