Littlemoor Park Permanent Orienteering Course
The Littlemoor Park map is at a large scale of 1:4000 (1cm on the map equals 40m on the ground). There are 26 permanent controls in Littlemoor Park. You start at the gate halfway up Park Lane by the noticeboard. There are four suggested courses on your map for you to try, or, if you want a challenge, you could visit all the markers in alphabetical order. Using the documents below print a copy of the course you wish to do or a copy of the All Controls map. When you find the correct marker you can note down the number or pair of letters you find on the marker on the control card found your map. You can check these answers with the answer pink sheet on the park website below. The finish line is back at the noticeboard.
You will need:
- A print of your chosen map (Short 1, Short 2, Medium, Long or All controls)
- The Pink answer sheet
- A compass (optional, but great fun and helpful)
There are several courses to try in Littlemoor – Choose from 2x short, medium or long courses.
- All controls on one map
2. Short 1 (1.2km)
2. Short 2 (1.4km)
3. Medium (1.5km)
4. Long (1.9km)
5. Answer Card (Pink – in case you were in any doubt!)
Littlemoors permanent course has the PINK marker set
A Short Guide to Permanent Course Orienteering
About Orienteering
Orienteering is finding your way, usually on foot but sometimes by bike, from one marked point on a map to another. At the top level, it is done against the clock and is very competitive. However, it is also a recreational activity, providing extra interest to a walk in nice surroundings.
The Map
An orienteering map is large scale, usually 1cm on the map representing 100m on the ground (1:10000) or 75m on the ground (1:7500). It contains detail which is not shown on Ordnance Survey maps – for example, the density of trees and undergrowth in green, open and lightly wooded land in yellow and ditches and marshes in blue. An orienteering course is marked in purple: the start is shown with a triangle, the control sites are marked by circles, and the finish is two concentric circles, or a circle over the start triangle.
Permanent Orienteering Courses (POC)
Around the country, there are a large number of POCs. Each POC has a set of permanent posts, sited at places marked on a map which is usually available locally, and via the local orienteering club’s website. In a POC, there is a marker at the centre of each marked circle. The marker is inscribed with a letter, which corresponds to a letter on the map, and a number/pair of letters which you can record to prove you’ve found the post.
Starting out
If you are new to orienteering, you need to get used to the map. The easiest way to do this is by keeping the map orientated. This means that North on the map – shown with the arrow – faces North on the ground. You can use a compass or GPS to decide where this is, or, in good weather, shadows in the middle of the day also point North. Keeping the map orientated, put your thumb so that it is behind your position on the map and walk around some nearby features. Each time you change direction, North the map again by turning it round, keeping your thumb on your current location. Once you can do this, you can look for some controls.
To find out more
For more details, including other POC’s in the area, and for more information about orienteering, see:
In Airedale and Wharfedale, www.aire.org.uk
In Britain, www.britishorienteering.org.uk
Course maintenance
If you notice any missing or damaged markers please contact The Friends of Littlemoor Park via : www.littlemoorpark.co.uk