Vogrie Country Park
Saturday 26 April 2025
Vogrie Burn and Tyne Water - Photo Credit: Jim Barton - geograph.org.uk/p/3705507
Vogrie Country Park is a woodland estate managed by Midlothian Council. The Tyne Water runs through the park in a steep sided valley which can provide a physical challenge. Vogrie usually hosts a Saturday parkrun and has a popular playground but its varied terrain and 12 mile path network make this a popular venue for orienteering, particularly for those new to the sport. For the more experienced there are plenty of ways to navigate between controls both on paths and off them!
Registration, start and finish are near the main house and we look forward to seeing you there.
Loose control descriptions will be available for the orange, red and green courses.
Results
- Live results should be available here on the day of the event.
General Information
Type of event:
Local event in the East of Scotland Orienteering Association (ESOA) series
Terrain:
- A mixture of parkland and woodland with some steep sided deans.
- Former golf course.
Special Information:
- Because of the muddy and steep slopes, competitors are advised to wear dobs or studded shoes if they are doing the Green course.
- The wooden bridges and boardwalks are slippery despite the fair weather. We recommend slowing down and walking over them.
- Most of the brambles and bracken is very tame just now but we still recommend wearing full leg cover.
Other Users
The area is very well used by the general public including dog walkers, horse riders 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:
There are public toilets near the car park and beyond the House.
Accessibility:
The bigger tracks are good but most of the smaller paths have sections which are muddy and/or very uneven with roots so the courses are not suitable for buggies.
Location
Nearest Town: Gorebirdge
Grid Ref: NT376632
Nearest Postcode: EH23 4NU
Directions
Vogrie is on the B6372 which runs from the A7 at Gorebridge to the A68 North of Pathhead.
There is a parking charge.
Public Transport
A limited service travels to the Edgehead and Dewarton crossroads, from where the park can be accessed on foot.
Nearest Defibrillator:
There will be a defibrillator at download.
Registration & Start Times
Registration
This will be online until 7pm on Friday 25th April, and on the day – look for the ELO flag and tent near the house!
Please come early if you want advice first or if you expect to take a long time completing your course.
Start and Finish:
Start and finish will both be down near Vogrie House.
Unless you need to collect a hired SI dibber you can go straight to the Start where you will collect your map.
Starts will be from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. Please try to start at the beginning of these times if you think you might take a while or might want to try a second course.
Courses Close:
The courses will close at 4:00pm so it is essential that you report to the Finish by then, even if you have not completed your course.
Course Information
Map
The map is printed at 1:7500 with 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, Red and Green courses.
| Course | Length / Ascent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.9km / | For competitive 9-10 year olds and 11-12 year old beginners. Follows paths with a control at each choice point. |
| Yellow | 1.6km / | For competitive 11-12 year olds and 13-14 year old beginners. Follows line features with controls after choice points. |
| Orange | 3.3km / | For competitive 13-14 year olds and beginner adults. Controls near paths or line features. |
| Red | 4.9km / | For adults who enjoy a longer run with a little navigation. Controls near to paths or line features |
| Green | 4.6km / | Suitable for experienced orienteers. A more challenging course with navigation away from paths. |
More details about the colour coding is available on the Scottish Orienteering website.
Organiser:
Michael Atkinson
Planner:
Jeff Hodgson (& Michael Atkinson)
Entry Charges
Entry is cheaper if you are a current 2025 member of a club affiliated to Scottish or British Orienteering.
Please ensure that your membership has been renewed for 2025.
| British Orienteering member | Scottish Orienteering member | Non‑member | Late entry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | £4.50 | £5.50 | £6.50 | +£1 |
| Juniors | £2.50 | £3.00 | £3.50 | +50p |
| Pair of Seniors | £6.00 | £7.00 | £8.00 | +£1 |
| Pair of Juniors (no accompanying adults) | £3.50 | £4.00 | £4.50 | +50p |
| Junior and Parent | £4.50 | £5.50 | £6.50 | +£1 |
| Family Groups (one or more children accompanied by one or more adults) | £6.00 | £7.00 | £8.00 | +£1 |
| Second Course (white/yellow/orange) | £1.00 | £1.00 | £1.00 |
*Members of any orienteering club will receive a discount but we do charge extra for late entries received after we order the maps (usually the Monday before the event).
Safety and Risk
A comprehensive risk assessment (RA) 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.
You are advised to wash your hands after finishing your course to avoid the risk of infection and to carefully check for ticks. The full Risk Assessment will be available for inspection at Registration.
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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