Cammo EstateAnytime Orienteering
Course Type: Permanent & Virtual
Terrain type: Parkland & Woodland
Location Info
Near: Barnton Lat,Lng: 55.95968,-3.31873 OS Grid Ref: NT178749 Postcode: EH4 8AW What3Words: ///loads.among.poet
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Directions / Parking
Starting from The Lodge at the end of Cammo Road, off the A90, a short distance west of Barnton junction.
Overview
This area is a public park managed by the City of Edinburgh Council, with a visitor centre. Cammo was at one time a country estate, and the ruined stables can still be seen, as well as the remains of the big house and walled garden. In the south of the map, there is an old water tower by a small hill. You can also walk down the River Almond to Cramond.
More information about the Estate can be found here https://www.edinburghoutdoors....
Map / Terrain Details
Parkland with a good network of tracks. The area includes open grassy fields, extensive mature woodland and farmland which is sometimes ploughed. There are some water features – a long artificial lake and streams, and the area is rich in wildlife.
New map for 2024 with the new wetland and associated streams and boardwalk
MapRun Directory Path
In the MapRun app, click on Select Event then navigate to:
UK->Scotland->Edinburgh->Cammo
Then select the Course you want (See below). Click on Go to Start to see map on your phone
Course Information
NB
1. In the summer it is possible that some of the posts may become obscured by undergrowth, but the MapRun app will still beep.
2. Control numbers 13 & 15 - these posts/markers are currently missing (not just submerged in summer undergrowth) and will be replaced in due course. Maprun will still ping though
POC Course 1
1.5km, 9 controls.
A simple course for beginners and families with small children.
.Download Cammo POC Course 1 map
POC Course 2
2.4km, 13 controls.
Longer than course 1 but not much more difficult.
Download Cammo POC Course 2 map
POC Course 3
3.1km, 16 controls.
This course needs careful map reading and distance judgement to locate controls which are not on paths.
Download Cammo POC Course 3 map
POC Scatter Course
All controls, Make up your own course!
Some paths wheelchair friendly.
Cammo POC Scatter map
Maps packs (paper or digital) can be obtained by emailing ESOC. Donations will be welcome via online banking (details on request).
Safety Notes
Participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety whilst using the course.
Cammo is a pleasant safe parkland area, with very little climb on any of the courses.
It is popular with dog-walkers so be aware you may meet these.