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Free Half Term Activity!Get the kids outside and learning new skills to complete our unique Orienteering trail around the grounds of Insole Court.
Suitable for beginners to the sport of any age.
FULL DETAILS
Come and Try Orienteering at Insole Court
Wednesday 29th May 2pm - 5pm
Overview
Come and enjoy a half term adventure with us on Wednesday 29th May in the beautiful grounds of Insole Court.
This event is suitable for complete beginners of any age.
You will use the map (provided) to find the unique checkpoints located around the park.
Progress around the trail is recorded with an electronic timing chip (dibber) which will be loaned from registration on the day.
When you finish you will receive a print out of your time to keep however as this is a fun activity we will not be publishing formal results.
Location
Insole Court, Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2LN
Look for the large South Wales Orienteering Club banner flag, near the stable yard.
Bags can be left at your own risk at registration.
There is a carpark on site, more details can be found here Visitor Information - Insole Court
Entry Details
This event is FREE to attend however we ask that you make a small donation to the Insole Court Trust who have kindly given us permission to use the grounds. You can do this using the QR codes located in the stable yard.
To help us prepare, we request that you sign up by completing an entry form for each participant. Registration form
Registration and timings
The event will run from 2pm - 5pm
You can turn up and start any time.
You must return back to registration when you finish and return your timing chip before you leave.
Terrain
The grounds of Insole Court are mainly well surfaced paths and grass. There are some short steps and steep grass banks. If you have any accessibility requirements please contact us and we will try to help.
Facilities
There are toilets, baby changing and Potting Shed Cafe on site open until 5pm.
What to bring
Dress for a trip to the park, shoes with grip if you have them, trainers/wellies are great. A jacket if it is cold/wet. A drink for afterwards although we highly recommend the cafe! You do not need a compass or any special equipment.
Safety Notes
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Expect to walk/run between 1-2km. Although many of the paths are surfaced there might be some mud in places and slippery in the wet.
The routes have been planned to avoid the main car park area however cars drive through part of the grounds to access the carpark. Please take care.
We do not have exclusive use of Insole Court, please be courteous to other users so that we are welcome back in the future.
Orienteering is an adventure sport. All participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety. This activity is registered with British Orienteering.
A risk assessment has been completed, and a copy will be held at Registration.
A first aid kit and trained first aider will be available.
Photography Policy
You are welcome to take photographs or record video at this event, but please respect people’s privacy. Photographs may be posted on the internet. If there are particular reasons why an individual should not be photographed, please discuss the issue with the organiser in advance of the event. Report any concerns about inappropriate photography to the event organiser.
Many thanks to Insole Court Trust for permission to use the grounds for this event.
Organiser Clare Ponsf [email protected]
On behalf of South Wales Orienteering Club
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Insole Court, 55 Fairwater Road, Llandaff,Cardiff, United Kingdom
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