Permanent Orienteering Courses in Scotland
These permanent courses are open to everyone (within the time limits shown). The only charge for use of them is the cost of the map, as shown.
The map pack that you buy will contain guidance on how to get the most from the permanent course, and how to contact the local club for further information.
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN GOOD FAITH BUT ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. PLEASE NOTIFY NATIONAL ORIENTEERING CENTRE OF ANY CORRECTIONS REQUIRED.
We would be interested to hear your views of these permanent courses. Please pass these to the club contact named in your map pack, or to the National Orienteering Centre (see below). A common abbreviation of POC is often used to refer to Permanent Orienteering Courses.
If you require any further guidance or additional information, please contact the National Orienteering Centre - tel. 01479 861374 or e-mail:
Permanent courses are listed by area:
North of Scotland
Northeast of Scotland
Central Scotland
Southeast of Scotland
last updated: 23 March 2013
| Area | Grid reference | Map cost | Where to get maps | When open | Contact phone no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH OF SCOTLAND | Top | ||||
| Carbisdale (Ardgay, Sutherland) | NH575954 | free |
|
Open all year Mon to Fri 0800 to 1700 BUT we understand it is currently unavailable due to felling. | 01862 810359 |
| Cluny Hill (Forres) | NJ042592 | £1 | Tourist Information, Tolbooth Street, Forres | 01309 673701 | |
| Quarrelwood Woodland Park (Elgin) | NJ185365 | free |
|
Open all year Mon to Fri 0800 to 1700 | 01343 542832 |
| NORTH EAST OF SCOTLAND | Top | ||||
| Battlehill Wood (Huntly) | NJ538395 | Tourist Office, Huntly | |||
| Bennachie Wood (Aberdeenshire) | NJ698216 |
The Bennachie Information Centre Limited availability while felling in progress (winter 2012-13) |
Open all year. Closed Mondays | 01467 681470 | |
| Crathes Castle (Banchory) | NO733968 | National Trust for Scotland office in castle | closed in winter | ||
| Drum Castle (Peterculter) | NO795005 | National Trust for Scotland office in castle | closed in winter | ||
| Kincorth (Aberdeen) | access from Abbotswells Crescent | free | download from GRAMP website | ||
| Kirkhill Forest North (Aberdeen) | NJ854115 | £1.50 | Mace Shop, Blackburn | ||
| CENTRAL SCOTLAND | Top | ||||
| Abbey Craig (Stirling) | NS808958 | £2.00 | The Wallace Monument Visitors Centre | 07985 739213 | |
| Allean Forest (Pitlochry) | NN858601 | £1.50 | Queen's View Visitors Centre by Pitlochry | 01796 473123 | |
| Beecraigs Country Park (Linlithgow) | 75p | Country Park Visitor Centre | 01506 844516 | ||
| Blackford Hill and the Hermitage (Edinburgh) | NT250703 | £2.00 |
|
tel. 0131 447 7145 to check opening hours |
tel. 0131 225 7771 |
| Bonaly (Edinburgh) | NT211675 | £2.00 |
|
tel. 0131 447 7145 to check opening hours |
tel. 0131 225 7771 |
| Cammo Estate (Edinburgh) | NT178749 | £2.00 |
|
tel. 0131 447 7145 to check opening hours |
tel. 0131 225 7771 |
| Castlelaw | NT230637 | £2.00 |
|
tel. 0131 447 7145 to check opening hours |
tel. 0131 225 7771 |
| Corstorphine Hill (Edinburgh) | NT202747 | £2.00 |
|
tel. 0131 447 7145 to check opening hours |
tel. 0131 225 7771 |
| City of Glasgow Parks - 15 parks available: Hogganfield Loch Park, Victoria Park, Tollcross Park, Alexandra Park, Glasgow Green, Springburn Park, Ruchill Park, Queen's Park, Cathkin Braes Country Park,King's Park, Linn Park, Richmond Park, Bellahouston Park, Dawsholm Park, Kelvingrove Prak |
Terry O'Brien Stag Orienteering Club |
0141 770 8671 | |||
| Drumpellier Country Park (Coatbridge) | NS705660 | 60p | Country Park Office | 01236 422257 | |
| Forfar Country Park (Forfar) | Ranger's Office | office open 1-4 pm 7 days | |||
| Gartmorn Dam Country Park (Alloa) | NS911941 | £1 | Gartmorn Dam Visitor Centre | ||
| Hillend (Edinburgh) | NT244667 | £2.00 |
|
tel. 0131 447 7145 to check opening hours |
tel. 0131 225 7771 |
| Hopetoun House (West Lothian) | NT090789 | £2.00 |
|
tel. 0131 225 7771 |
|
| Lochore Meadows Country Park (Crosshill, Lochgelly) | 50p (laminated maps free but to be returned) |
Outdoor Education Centre, Lochore Meadows Country Park, Crosshill, Lochgelly, Fife
|
Open daily summer; closed weekends Nov-March | 01592 583388 | |
| Mugdock Country Park | NS732565 | £1 | Park Visitor Centre, Craigallian Road, Milngavie G62 8EL | ||
| Plean Country Park | NS817868 | £1 | Stirling Council Ranger Service | 01786 432364 | |
| South Achray Forest (Aberfoyle) | NN520015 | £1.50 + 50p per extra course description | Forest Enterprise Visitor Centre, David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle | ||
| Strathclyde Country Park (Motherwell) | NS732565 | 85p | Water Sports Centre | 01698 266155 | |
| SOUTH EAST OF SCOTLAND | Top | ||||
| Bowhill Estate (Selkirk) | free | Countryside Ranger Service, Bowhill Estate, Selkirk TD7 5ES | 01750 22326 | ||
| Ettrick Marshes, near Selkirk | free leaflet | leaflet available (usually) from box in the car park or from Borders Forest Trust, Monteviot Nurseries, Ancrum, Nr Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, TD8 6TU | open all year | 01835 830750 | |
| Cardrona Forest (Peebles) | free |
|
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Posted on 03rd Jun 10
by Admin -
Filed under: New-to-O • Permanent O Courses
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