Old sand quarry converted to nature reserve. A compact area with complex contours and extensive path network. Used for Local events. The Permanent Orienteering Course has five maps offering courses of varying length and difficulty. The two shorter, harder courses are GPS enabled.
Large country park with mixed open and densely wooded areas. Can be used for Local, Regional and Schools events. The Permanent Orienteering Course has a map showing all the posts, with some suggested courses of varying length and difficulty.
Events held in earlier years:
Events held in earlier years:
Reclaimed industrial land turned nature reserve. Has hosted Local events and the Laurie Bradley Score competition. Also has a Permanent Orienteering Course with eight maps offering courses of varying length and difficulty.
Update Spring 2024: Agreed at committee that the area is not currently viable for events: Events held in earlier years:
With its contrasting styles of housing development (and supportive council!) Redditch lends itself to urban racing. Mike Baggott patiently mapped many acres of the town and its parks, and Paul Basher has produced an award winning map of Church Hill. As a result HOC has the luxury of at least four separate 4 separate areas that can support a level C Urban – Church Hill, Hunt End, Town centre and Walkwood. Events held in earlier years:
Events held in earlier years:
Events held in earlier years: