Corstorphine HillAnytime Orienteering
Course Type: Permanent & Virtual
Terrain type: Woodland
Location Info
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Near: Corstorphine Lat,Lng: 55.96071,-3.28144 OS Grid Ref: NT201749 Postcode: EH4 7BL What3Words: ///bucket.jokes.hips
Open an interactive map in: GoogleMap - OpenStreetMap - AppleMaps - BingMap
Directions / Parking
There are 2 options depending on the course (see below)
A) On or near Clermiston Road North EH4 7BL Grid Ref NT201749 What3words: ///bucket.jokes.hips (this is the location marked on map)
B) On Cairnmuir Road EH12 6LP Grid Ref NT205735 https://what3words.com/lows.owners.book
Overview
This is a long thin area in the west of the city, bordering the Zoo. It’s a Local Nature Reserve, managed by the City of Edinburgh Council https://www.edinburghoutdoors....
Map / Terrain Details
Mostly wooded, with some steep slopes to the east, and open grassy areas on the western side. There are lots of rock features throughout the area. The southern extension to the map is less rocky, a mixture of open and wooded terrain. There’s a good path network throughout.
MapRun Directory Path
In the MapRun app, click on Select Event then navigate to:
UK->Scotland->Edinburgh->Corstorphine Hill
Then select the Course you want (See below). Click on Go to Start to see map on your phone
Course Information
Course 1
1.4km, 25m climb, 6 controls.
A simple course for beginners and families with small children (from Start A).
Download Course 1 map
Course 2
3km, 105m climb, 11 controls.
Harder; not all controls are on paths (from Start A).
Download Course 2 map
Course 3
2.7km, 80m climb, 9 controls.
This course requires accurate map reading and distance judgment through the complex terrain (from Start A).
Download Course 3 map
Course 4
1.3km, 80m climb, 6 controls.
Similar to course 1 (from Start B).
Download Course 4 map
Course 5
2km, 80m climb, 10 controls.
Similar to course 2 (from Start B).
Download Course 5 map
Scatter Course
All controls.
Make up your own course (from Start A)!
Download Scatter Course 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.
The area is well used by the public, including dog walkers, mountain bikers and the occasional horse riders.
There are some steep slopes and rocky areas which are easily avoided, and the path network in the wood is deceptively complex
There are 2 Starts – A in the north accessed from Clermiston Road North and B in the south accessed from Cairnmuir Road.