Park event with urban extension.
Locations
NOTE; This section has recently been changed
1.The
recommended car park is Vernon Car Park, accessed from Stockport Rd West
Post Code; SK6 2PB.
Grid reference: SJ909899
SK6 2BP
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This is approx 800m driving from M60 Junction 27
Registration will be signed from the corner of this car park and is at the top of the hill and about 100m beyond the cafe (allow 10 mins).
2. The
overflow car park is at the end of Lttle Moor Lane off Turncroft Lane
Post Code; SK6 2PB.
This is about 10 mins
walk from registration but it will not be signed from this direction. Head NW towards the cafe and a small third car park.
Course Details
Courses suitable for everybody. newcomers, improvers and regulars, with advice and instruction available.
White, Yellow, Orange and Light Green courses,
Longer courses 'for runners', combining park and urban orienteering will be available.
Red (Orange standard) & Long Light Green
Registration & Start Times
Please pre-register here using RaceSignUp. This will guarantee a map is available for you. Online registration closes on 23rd October 2026 at18:00.
Family & Friends Group entry available - for up to 5 people navigating the park together. Select the Fee Band followed by the"Participating as" question for " Family & Friends Group Leader".Also enter the numbers of adults and juniors in your group. Then select one of the available courses for your group to enter. Schools, scout groups and similar should contact the organiser.
Note that competitors under the age of 16 on the Red + urban extension and the Long Light Green + urban extension 'for runners' courses need to be accompanied by an adult as the courses go into the surrounding streets.
Limited Entry On the Day, subject to map availability. Payment by contactless card at Registration on the day preferred.
Registration from 10.00. Starts 10.30 to 12.30. Courses close 13.15.