Mapped areas in Dumfries

Crichton Grounds and Dumfries and Galloway College

Grid reference NX 983 742

Produced on OCAD in 2000. Map extended and revised March 2010. Updated 2011.

Numerous buildings set in open areas with a scattering of bushes and mature trees characterise this area. This environment makes a good introduction to those new to the sport as there are many easily identified features. For the more experienced runner it enables fast running, but there is sufficient complexity to catch out the speed merchant whose concentration lapses. An ideal area for park orienteering.

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Castledykes Park

Grid reference NX 97 74

Revised and produced on OCAD 2001. Updated 2017

This is a small enclosed area and the high level of detail on the map makes it ideal for score or map memory events. Younger orienteers have to face the distraction of a good play area in the park.

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Georgetown Street Map

Grid reference NX 988 750

Map updated 2001 and produced on OCAD.

Anyone who knows Georgetown will have experienced the rabbit warren of interconnecting pathways and roads. Many experienced orienteers can testify to the difficulties presented by this area - especially when oxygen debt is added to the equation. An ideal setting for street orienteering and the periphery even allows some running alongside open fields.

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