Binning Wood
Saturday 24th September 2022
Open runnable woodland
Many thanks to all who took part and / or helped stage the event. Ian’s courses proved a stiff test – particularly his Green course which was much more challenging than the Light Green usually offered at local events.
It was great that so many stayed to chat and enjoy a hot drink after running. Saartje and Amelia raised £100 for Mary’s Meals which “will provide school meals for six children fo a whole year”.
Results
- Simple results are here.
- Routegadget allows you to plot your route, either by hand or by downloading a gpx file from a watch or phone and to look where you and others went.
- Winsplits Online gives another way of comparing your times for each leg.
- British Orienteering collect results from all events and publish ranking scores for larger events.
General Information
Advance info:
Binning Wood was replanted after 1945 with conifers and beech and has a complex network of rides, paths and ditches which can be disorientating to the unwary. Although much of the site had been overrun with rhododendron, work is ongoing to clear some of the site which has dramatically improved the runnability. In many areas visibility has improved and hidden ditches have reappeared, although the brashings will slow you down.
Orienteers of all abilities are welcome to join us on the day when we will have a range of courses to suit everyone. Please note that start times will be from 2:00pm to 3:00pm to accommodate the TEL cross-country races taking place earlier in the day. Runners are very welcome to stay on to try orienteering.
Type of event:
Local event in the East of Scotland Orienteering Association (ESOA) series
Terrain:
- Mixed woodland which is notable for three large circular clearings. These clearings have up to 13 paths leading out of them and will challenge your navigation
- Binning Wood has suffered in the past from being overgrown with rhododendrons but there has been much clearing in recent years leading to areas which are very open and runnable
- An area at north of the map is a green burial site – the Binning Memorial Wood. This area is marked on all maps as out of bounds to orienteers.
Other Users
The area is very well used by the general public including dog walkers and families. Please respect their right to be there at the same time as you are orienteering.
Dogs
The area is well used by dog walkers so dogs are welcome to come with orienteers.
Toilets:
Public toilets are available at East Linton (4km). There are toilets for customers at cafes in Tyningham village (2km) and at Smeaton plant nursery (1.5km on foot or cycle – 3km by car).
Catering:
Saartje will be providing coffee and cake in return for donations to Mary’s Meals.
Accessibility:
White and Yellow courses stick to the path network so should be accessible for rugged buggies etc.
Location
Nearest Town: East Linton
Grid Ref: NT 593 801
Nearest Postcode: EH40 3DU
Directions
Leave the A1 at either Haddington (if coming from the west; take the second Haddington junction, known as “Abbotsview” and signed “Haddington/East Linton”) or Dunbar (if coming from the south) and then follow the A199 (“the old A1”) to its junction with the A198 signposted North Berwick. Follow the A198 for 2 straight kilometres to Tyninghame village. Turn left onto the B1407 and take the next right after 1 km onto the minor road signposted Newbyth and Lawhead. Go north for 1.5 km to the south-west corner of Binning Wood.
Public Transport
Nearest public transport links are in East Linton
Registration & Start Times
Registration
This will be online (and for newcomers at the car park) – look for the ELO flag and tent!
Please select an early start time if you think you might take a long time to complete your course.
Start and Finish:
Start times will be from 2:00pm to 3:00pm to accommodate the TEL cross-country races earlier in the day. Runners are very welcome to stay on to try orienteering.
The Start and Finish locations are both within 50 metres of Registration etc near the car park.
Courses Close:
The courses will close at 4:00pm, so if you have not completed your course by then, you should stop and return to assembly.
You must report to the Download point, whether you complete the course or not, so that we know you are not lost or injured in the woods!
Course Information
Map
The map is printed at 1:7500 with 2.5m contours.
Timing
SportIdent (SI) electronic timing will be used – we will have SIs for hire free of charge but there is a £30 charge if lost. Units, apart from start and finish, will be set for contactless punching.
Courses
There will be White, Yellow, Orange and Green courses.
| Course | Length / Ascent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.5km / 15m | Very Easy |
| Yellow | 2.0km / 20m | Easy |
| Orange | 3.3km / 30 | Moderate |
| Green | 4.9km / 40m | Very Difficult |
More details about the colour coding is available on the Scottish Orienteering website.
Organiser:
Pete Younger
Planner:
Ian Rowland
Entry Charges
Entry is cheaper if you are a current 2022 member of a club affiliated to Scottish or British Orienteering.
Please ensure that your membership has been renewed for 2022.
| British/Scottish Orienteering member* | Non‑member | |
|---|---|---|
| Seniors | £4 | £6 |
| Juniors | £1.50 | £2.50 |
| Parent and Child (one parent with one child) | £2.50 | £3.50 |
| Larger Family Groups (one or more children accompanied by one or more adults) | £3 | £5 |
| Pair of Seniors | £5 | £7 |
| Pair of Juniors (no accompanying adults) | £2 | £3 |
**Note that although non-members are now permitted to take part, Covid regulations still limit the support we can give beginners.
Safety and Risk
A comprehensive risk assessment has been carried out by the organisers, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event
Medical Conditions:
If you, or anyone in your group (including juniors), have a medical condition that first-aiders or health professionals should know about in the event of accident or illness during the course of the event please print off the Medical Form, complete it fully and bring it along to the event. You should complete a separate copy for each individual who has a medical condition. Please leave the completed Medical Form at Event Registration. If it is not in a labelled sealed envelope, it will be put in one and will be opened only in an emergency. It will be shredded immediately after the event if you do not claim it back.
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