Binning Wood
2022-09-24
A local event in the East of Scotland Orienteering Association (ESOA) series.
Orienteers of all abilities are welcome to join us on the day when we will have a range of courses to suit everyone.
Binning Wood was originally planted in the 1700s and was almost completely felled during the second world war to build Mosquito fighter-bombers. It was replanted with conifers and beech and has a complex network of rides, paths and ditches which can be disorientating to the unwary.
Although much of the site had been overrun with rhododendron, work is ongoing to clear some of the site which has dramatically improved the runnability. In many areas visibility has improved and hidden ditches have reappeared, although the brashings will slow you down.
Although much of the site had been overrun with rhododendron, work is ongoing to clear some of the site which has dramatically improved the runnability. In many areas visibility has improved and hidden ditches have reappeared, although the brashings will slow you down.
Courses
White
The easiest course, with controls on paths.
Suitable for children and family groups.
Yellow
Fairly easy, uses linear features like paths and streams.
Suitable for newcomers, children and family groups.
Orange
More challenging - use of compass and route choice.
Suitable for adult newcomers, children and families.
Green
Very challenging navigation with lots of route choice.
Suitable for more experienced orienteers.
Entry Fees
Individual
Senior: £4.00/£6.00
Junior: £1.50/£2.50
Parent and Child
Entry Fee: £2.50/£3.50
Larger Family Group
Entry Fee: £3.00/£5.00
Pair of Seniors
Entry Fee: £5.00/£7.00
Pair of Juniors
Entry Fee: £2.00/£3.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. The lower fee applies to members of the Scottish Orienteering Association or British Orienteering
Senior: £4.00/£6.00
Junior: £1.50/£2.50
Parent and Child
Entry Fee: £2.50/£3.50
Larger Family Group
Entry Fee: £3.00/£5.00
Pair of Seniors
Entry Fee: £5.00/£7.00
Pair of Juniors
Entry Fee: £2.00/£3.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. The lower fee applies to members of the Scottish Orienteering Association or British Orienteering
