Castle Hill - Gorse Hill

Safety:  Where courses cross the A46 you must use the tunnels or bridge. See more details on the Safety risk assessment advice sheet.

Terrain: The area is actively managed by volunteers. The minor paths and woodland change fairly regularly. The western area is part of a flood protection scheme and can be very wet and muddy.

Starting Point: There are other courses at different start points within this park. Including a 45 minute score which could be started here.  Castle Hill Country Park

Missing Control Plaques: None reported.

Map updated: 2020  If you need a map legend download one here Legend

Course

Controls

/Length

(km)

Suitable for

Estimated
Time

(mins)

Start Point

White

7

/1.1

Beginner children

may need to be shadowed

12-25

Ancient Monument

White

13

/2.1

 

15-30

Beaumont Lodge

White

12

/1.9

 

15-30

Gorse Hill

Yellow

11

/2.5

A child with

some experience

20-40

Anstey

Yellow

12

/2.4

 

20-40

Gorse Hill

Yellow

13

/2.2

 

20-40

Heatherbrook School

Orange

10

/2.6

Adult beginner

/confident junior

20-40

Ancient Monument

Green

17

/4.0

Experienced Adult

or Junior

60-120

Gorse Hill

Score

25

Some sites are

too difficult for beginners

45

Anstey

Score

25

 

45

Heatherbrook School

Lengths of courses shown are in straight lines between controls, and the estimate of times are for someone running to someone walking. Both will vary depending on your route choice and ability.

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Check LettersFREE
GreenFREE
Maprun 4 Sprint mapsFREE
Maprun GreenFREE
Maprun Long 3 mapsFREE
Maprun Short GreenFREE
Maprun Sprint 1FREE
Maprun Sprint 2FREE
Maprun Sprint AFREE
Maprun Sprint BFREE
Maprun Urban BlueFREE
Safety Risk Assessment AdviceFREE
WhiteFREE
YellowFREE
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Further Information
Region: East Midlands
Nearest Town: Anstey, Leicester
Postcode: LE7 7AN
Carpark: LE7 7AN
Forest & more rural
Suitable for beginners
Suitable for intermediate orienteerers
Suitable for advanced orienteerers
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Check LettersFREE
GreenFREE
Maprun 4 Sprint mapsFREE
Maprun GreenFREE
Maprun Long 3 mapsFREE
Maprun Short GreenFREE
Maprun Sprint 1FREE
Maprun Sprint 2FREE
Maprun Sprint AFREE
Maprun Sprint BFREE
Maprun Urban BlueFREE
Safety Risk Assessment AdviceFREE
WhiteFREE
YellowFREE
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VOC Details

Use the Maprun app.Maprun app  Garmin watch owners may wish to use the sister app MaprunG, you will need a printed course map.

Your phone (watch) beeps when you get close to the feature (a virtual control detected by your GPS signal). Upload your results to see your position on the leader board.

We suggest you download a map from here but you can just use the one on your smartphone.

Map Updated:  August 2020 and November 2020 for Maprun courses

Courses Available
Course

Controls

Length

(km)

Suitable for

/comment

Expected Time (mins) Hazards Results
Maprun Green

15

/4.0

With some orienteering experience

/90% parkland

35 to 70 Dual carriageway, water courses and ponds Green

Maprun Urban

Blue

16

/5.6

With some orienteering experience

/50% urban 50% parkland paths

40 to 75 Dual carriageway, water courses and ponds Blue
Sprint 1

10

/2.4

With some orienteering experience

/Normally take break before doing Sprint 2

15-35 Traffic  
Sprint 2

10

/2.4

With some orienteering experience 15-35 Traffic  
Sprint A

8

/1.8

With some  orienteering experience

/Normally take break before doing Sprint B

10-30 Traffic  
Sprint B

8

/1.8

With some orienteering experience 10-30 Traffic  

Control Descriptions: IOF descriptions are used if you need help download an instruction sheet. IOF sheet

To use the Maprun app when in the car park, start the MaprunF app.  If you are at the site or are close by, click 'Events near me' or at home, click 'Select Event' and go to the UK/Leicestershire/Castle Hill folder to find the courses. Click the one you want. Click ‘go to Start’ when you are ready. When you get near the start your time begins once your phone beeps.

ResultsResults  Enter a time period, Country = UK and County = Leicestershire

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