Saughton ParkAnytime Orienteering
Course Type: Virtual
Terrain type: Parkland
Location Info
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Near: Edinburgh Lat,Lng: 55.93395,-3.25060 OS Grid Ref: NT219719 Postcode: EH11 3HR What3Words: ///rested.pint.layers
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Directions / Parking
Small car park off Fords Road at the west end of the park. Grid Ref: NT219719 What3words: rested.pint.layers. Start and Finish through courtyard and past cafe.
Overview
Managed by the City of Edinburgh Council, Saughton Park covers 34 acres and has recently undergone a major restoration project. The Water of Leith flows along the east side of the park.
In 1908, Saughton was the site of the great Scottish National Exhibition, and the park opened to the public in 1910.
More information can be found here https://www.edinburghoutdoors.... and here https://www.friendsofsaughtonp...
Map / Terrain Details
The northwest of the map has a large amount of flat open space with playing fields, athletics track, skateboard park (with the biggest skateboard track in Scotland) and play area.
The southeast part covers the formal gardens, which have many detailed features including a large herbaceous border, flower and heather beds, rose gardens, a sunken Italian garden, a bandstand, and many yew hedges.
There are various buildings including a café, toilets and winter gardens.
MapRun Directory Path
In the MapRun app, click on Select Event then navigate to:
UK->Scotland->Edinburgh-> Saughton
Then select the Course you want (See below). Click on Go to Start to see map on your phone
Course Information
Short Course
2.4km. Pleasant easy course.
Download Short course map
Long Course
4.0km. Surprisingly technical in the Walled Garden!
Download Long course map
Scatter Course
As long or short as you like! This course has been designed for our All-Ability- Adventure project so is wheel-chair friendly.
Download Scatter course map
Facilities
Café and toilets.
Safety Notes
Participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety whilst using the course.