Orienteering at Bennachie
About Orienteering at Bennachie
This series of events are designed to introduce people to the sport and encourage them to make the most of the facilities for orienteers around the Bennachie Centre. Trained Coaches will be on hand to provide basic instruction on techniques, route planning and navigation.
All the events will be based around the Bennachie Centre. They will be open to everyone (children and adults)though children under eight years may prefer to be with a parent or older child. Every other month there are corresponding events at Kirkhill near Aberdeen.
If you want more information about the events contact Mark Reeve on 07990 802879 or mark.reeve@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.
How to get there:
Orienteering at Bennachie can be started from The Bennachie Centre Car Park in Bennachie. Chapel of Garioch is the nearest town or village.
Travel on the A96 north past Inverurie. Approximately 2 miles beyond Inverurie take a road on the left sign posted to Chapel of Garioch. At Chapel of Garioch turn left (sign posted to the Bennachie Centre). Follow this road for 2 miles. The car park is on your right.
OS Grid Reference: NJ 698 216
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
What's on in Bennachie
| Type of Event: |
| recreational and active |
| Date: |
| Saturday June 13 2009 Saturday August 15 2009 Saturday October 17 2009 |
| The June event will be a Doggie Orienteering one (bring a dog if you want). |
| Time: |
| 11.00 - 13.00 |
| Age Group: |
| All ages |
| Cost of Event: |
| Free |
| Meeting Place: |
| Bennachie Centre Car park |
| Clothing Required: |
| Suitable outdoor clothing |
| Booking Required: |
| No |
| Dogs Allowed: |
| Yes |
Contact: |
| Forest District Office 01466 794161 e-mail: moray&aberdeenshire@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
