Permanent Orienteering Courses (POCs)
Orienteering anytime
These courses have permanent markers at control points (also known as check points) with a code and an orienteering logo attached. All the controls are shown on an overprinted orienteering map that you can download from the Saxons or British Orienteering or in most cases obtain on site.
What is the purpose of a POC?
The courses can be used in different ways, depending on your own specific needs. The great thing about them is that you can go at a time to suit you, on whatever day of the week you choose. They are also an ideal way of introducing children and adults alike to the sport, where you can go at your own pace and spend as much time as you like figuring out the map. If you want to go in a pair or as a group, again, this is the perfect opportunity. You may have just started orienteering and are wanting to gain confidence in your skills outside of the pressures of an organised competition. So whether you are using them for training purposes or just for a more adventurous family stroll, the choice is entirely yours.
Here is a video on the use of permanent courses, YouTube direct link
Saxons Permanent Orienteering Courses
for more details contact Beryl Pring,
| Venue | Grid Ref postcode | Details |
Info&Map |
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| Bedgebury Pinetum |
TQ715336 TN17 2SJ |
Maps (£2) are available at the Visitor Centre 01580 879820. 4 courses are suggested on the map: White/Yellow/Orange/Light Green. Also 13km mountain bike trail, and terrific children's adventure play area. Car parking £10 weekdays and £13 weekends, Bank Holidays and school holidays. | |
| Kent University Campus (Canterbury) |
TR137599 CT2 7NT |
Maps are available at the University Sports Centre Reception. | |
| Betteshanger Country Park (near Deal) |
TR347537 CT14 0BF |
Maps available from Bike Hire. The park is open from 8am every day but closing times vary throughout the seasons so check on their website https://www.betteshanger-park. co.uk. Contact phone number 01304 619227. Also available to download here
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| Whinless Down (Dover) |
TR298415 CT17 9PT |
Maps and details available from White Cliffs Countryside Partnership Tel. 01304 241806 |
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Mote Park (Maidstone) |
TQ769553 ME15 7SU |
Large park in Maidstone. Great views over the lake, with open fields and small areas of woodland. Childrens playground, cafe and toilets. Car parking £2. Download map and instructions here |
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| Brockhill Country Park (Near Hythe) |
TR146357 CT21 4HL |
Small park with a lake, childrens play area and a really good café. Great area for children and families to learn about orienteering. Waterproof Maps are available for £1 at the Café, open 10am - 4pm daily or download and print attached file |
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Milton Creek Country Park (Sittingbourne) |
TQ909654 ME10_2HA |
Entrance to the park from Green Porch Close with limited parking. Friends of Milton Creek Country Park Facebook page A small park with Childrens Play area and a Fishing Lake. Two trails suitable for wheelchairs. Maps available to download here |
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Trosley Country Park (near Vigo) |
DA13 0SG |
Trosley is a small Country Park close to the village of Vigo. Mostly wooded area with a steep scarp slope on the southern side. |