Dunorlan ParkSat 13 Jul

Summer Series

Local level event

Explanation of event levels

Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships. Virtual events are where there are no physical controls being used. Your presence at a control is registered using an App on your mobile phone, normally the free MapRun App.

Terrain type: Parkland & Woodland

Results

Long Score and Short Score Results

Report

The drizzle held off and we had perfect English summer weather for Orienteering – dry and not too warm. Competitors enjoyed visiting all corners of Dunorlan Park, circumnavigating the lake multiple times on a not too strenuous Short and Long Score followed by lovely home-made cake for the early finishers.

The park was a good intro to Orienteering and we welcomed a few newcomers who all seemed to enjoy themselves.

Thank you to all the volunteers who gave up their time to help at the start and download and to our trusty band of control collectors who leapt into action after the last finisher, so we packed up and went home in record time.

Thanks also to Simon Blanchflower for the map updates and Mark Glaisher & Alison Howe for advice on the courses.

Last updated: Sat 13 July, 2024

Location Info

Near: Tunbridge Wells
Lat,Lng: 51.13116,0.28646
What3Words: ///Record.lanes.soccer

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Directions / Parking

Dunorlan Park is close to central Tunbridge Wells with 2 car parks – Pembury Road and Halls Hole Road.

Registration will be on the Halls Hole Road side of the park (W3W///record.lanes.soccer) and it is recommended that you park this side. If car parks are full, there is limited parking on the road.

Car parking charges apply: £2 for up to 2 hours, Ringo code 4816

Public Transport Options

Tunbridge Wells train station is a 20-minute walk to the park.

Pre-event Details

Map / Terrain

Dunorlan is a special place where everyone can enjoy a richly varied Victorian garden, meadows and wildlife, as well as the amenities of a modern park. Dunorlan Park is spacious and elegant with wild grassy slopes and magnificent views across the lake to the Weald.

Dunorlan was once the private grounds of a large and very grand mansion built by the Yorkshire-born millionaire, Henry Reed, who made his fortune in Tasmania.

The garden was laid out in the 1850s and 1860s by the renowned Victorian gardener, Robert Marnock. The mansion no longer exists, but the garden is one of the best preserved examples of Marnock’s work.

In 2003/4 the park underwent a major restoration costing £2.8 million, following a Heritage Lottery Fund award of £2.1 million.

Dunorlan Park (tunbridgewells.gov.uk)

1:4000 scale map, contour intervals 5m. Maps will be printed on A4 waterproof paper.

Course Information

Short Score - No set distance, but a 60 minute time limit. Find as many of the 20 controls as possible in one hour, score 10 points per control. 5 point penalty for every minute or part minute late back.

Long Score - Controls are in 2 sets 40 – 49 and 50-59. Start with either set then change to other set when you want to, no changing back. Additional points possible by punching dumbells – 40 - 41 or 41 - 40 and 50 - 51 or 51 - 50 each to score 10 bonus points. 5 point penalty for every minute or part minute late back.

Entry Details

Pre-entry only. This will be via http://www.racesignup.co.uk

Senior (member/non-member): £7/£10

Junior/Student: £4

Group (member/non-member): £10/£15 (total charge for group, only group lead needs to enter - everyone gets a map)

Basic non-SIAC dibber (electronic timing device) available for hire free of charge. SIAC dibbers available for hire for £1.50.

Entries online only, until maps run out.

Registration and Start times

Registration opens at 10.30 to collect hire dibbers. There will be experienced orienteers on hand to help newcomers.

Start times will be from 11:00 to 12:00. Courses close at 13:00.

Facilities

Toilets and a café close to the Pembury Road side.

There is a boating lake and childrens play area and plenty of areas for picnics.

Dog restrictions

Yes, but must be kept on a lead at all times

Contacts / Officials

Andrea Pauling (email hidden; JavaScript is required)

Nearest A&E Hospital

Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Tonbridge Road, Pembury, TN2 4QJ
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