John Muir Country Park
25th May 2024
© Woodland Trust
Many thanks to all those who came to take part and to the many helpers in staging the event. Particular thanks to Neil for planning the courses and his heroics with Tim in quickly fixing various timing issues.
It was good to have courses venturing into the woods for the first time since the storm of 2021. Now that most of the fallen trees have been removed the wood is beginning to show signs of recovery.
Results
- Simple results are here.
- Routegadget allows you to plot your route, either by hand or by downloading a gpx file from a watch or phone and to look where you and others went.
Advance information:
Local event in the East of Scotland Orienteering Association (ESOA) series
JMCP will take many years to fully recover from storm damage which flattened many of the trees.
For this event all courses will be on the path network so that ground nesting birds are not disturbed.
Terrain
- All courses stick to paths beside and through the woods, or along the edge of the marsh.
- There ground is very wet in places
- Please observe any out of bounds areas.
Other users:
The area is very well used by the general public including dog walkers and families. Please respect their right to be there at the same time as you are orienteering.
Dogs:
The area is well used by dog walkers so dogs are welcome to come with orienteers.
Toilets:
Toilets are available adjacent to the parking.
Accessibility:
All courses have sandy and/or muddy stretches so only rugged buggies are suitable.
Location
Nearest Town: Dunbar
Grid Ref: NT652787
Nearest Postcode: EH42 1XF
Directions
Follow signs to Dunbar and West Barns from the A1. Turn left at the brown signs.
Public Transport
The X7 stops nearby.
Registration & Start Times
Registration
This will be online (and for newcomers near the car park) – look for the ELO flag and tent!
Please select an early start time if you think you might take a long time to complete your course.
There is a charge for parking. The reference number on the RingGo app is 21006.
Start and Finish:
Start times will be from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.
Start and Finish are close to Registration
Courses Close:
The courses will close at 4:00pm so it is essential that you report to the Finish by then, even if you have not completed your course.
Course Information
Map
The map is printed at 1:5000 with 2.5m contours.
Timing
SportIdent (SI) electronic timing will be used – we will have SIs for hire free of charge but there is a £30 charge if lost. Units, apart from start and finish, will be set for contactless punching.
Courses
There will be White, Yellow and Long Yellow courses.
| Course | Length / Ascent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.6km / 10m | |
| Yellow | 2.7km / 15m | |
| Long Yellow | 4.3km / 20m |
More details about the colour coding is available on the Scottish Orienteering website.
Planner:
Neil McMillan
Entry Charges
Entry is cheaper if you are a current 2024 member of a club affiliated to Scottish or British Orienteering.
Please ensure that your membership has been renewed for 2024.
| British Orienteering member | Scottish Orienteering member | Non‑member | Late entry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | £4.50 | £5.50 | £6.50 | +£1 |
| Juniors | £2.50 | £3.00 | £3.50 | +50p |
| Pair of Seniors | £6.00 | £7.00 | £8.00 | +£1 |
| Pair of Juniors (no accompanying adults) | £3.50 | £4.00 | £4.50 | +50p |
| Junior and Parent | £4.50 | £5.50 | £6.50 | +£1 |
| Family Groups (one or more children accompanied by one or more adults) | £6.00 | £7.00 | £8.00 | +£1 |
| Second Course (white/yellow/orange) | £1.00 | £1.00 | £1.00 |
*Members of any orienteering club will receive a discount but we do charge extra for late entries received after we order the maps (usually the Monday before the event).
Safety and Risk
A comprehensive risk assessment (RA) has been carried out by the organisers, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
You are advised to wash your hands after finishing your course to avoid the risk of infection and to carefully check for ticks. The full Risk Assessment will be available for inspection at Registration.
Medical Conditions:
If you, or anyone in your group (including juniors), have a medical condition that first-aiders or health professionals should know about in the event of accident or illness during the course of the event please print off the Medical Form, complete it fully and bring it along to the event. You should complete a separate copy for each individual who has a medical condition. Please leave the completed Medical Form at Event Registration. If it is not in a labelled sealed envelope, it will be put in one and will be opened only in an emergency. It will be shredded immediately after the event if you do not claim it back.
Privacy
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