Hopetoun HouseAnytime Orienteering
Course Type: Permanent
Terrain type: Parkland & Woodland
Location Info
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Near: South Queensferry Lat,Lng: 55.99574,-3.45940 OS Grid Ref: NT090790 Postcode: EH30 9RW What3Words: ///pictured.fruits.munch
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Directions / Parking
Off the A904, one mile west of South Queensferry.
Use postcode EH30 9RW if you’re using Sat Nav, which will take you into South Queensferry to Farquhar Terrace. From here you will be able to follow the brown signs to Hopetoun and it’s a straight road from this point.
Overview
This is a country estate and stately home, west of South Queensferry. There are good views across the Forth estuary.
The POC was revised in April 2022 resulting in a new map
The house and grounds are open to the public (usually April to September), and there is a tearoom. Please check opening times, entry fees etc here Hopetoun House
Map / Terrain Details
The terrain is mainly open parkland, and around the house, there are managed gardens and woodland, with a good path network. The map includes the Deer Park, which is rolling grassy pastureland with a herd of fallow deer. The Deer Park contains some interesting features, including horse jumps and clusters of fences. The Hopetoun House grounds are separated from the Deer Park by walls, ha-has and fences that must not be crossed except at the gates.
Course Information
Suggested courses using the All controls map (16 controls in total) - or make up your own course?
| Course | Controls | Length (km) |
|---|---|---|
1 | 6 | 1.2 |
2 | 9 | 1.8 |
3 | 11 | 2.4 |
Maps packs (paper or digital) can be obtained by emailing ESOC. Donations will be welcome via online banking (details on request).
They are also available from the Hopetoun House car park kiosk or Estate Office from Easter to the end of September.
Safety Notes
Participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety whilst using the course.