Within the YHOA area there are several Permanent Orienteering Courses. These
are usually provided by Local Government Authorities and often
overseen by members of the local YHOA affiliated club. These
POC's provide the opportunity for Wayfarers (non-competitive
orienteers) and competitive orienteers to develop or practise
their skills.
Map packs can usually be bought for a nominal fee from a local Tourist Information
Centre or similar. A list of POC's follows, although YHOA cannot
guarantee the current state of each course and local enquiries
should be made regarding their status.
Bradford - Bowling Park
Urban Parkland - ideal introduction for beginners.
Map:
1:7500 Available from: Bradford Town Hall, Ilkley Town Hall
Course maintained by: AIRE Grid Ref:
For POCs in Calderdale and Kirklees - see the EPOC website for details
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here to go to the EPOC website
Map:
Available from:
Course maintained by: EPOC Grid Ref:
For POCs in North Yorkshire - see the Ebor website for details
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here to go to the Ebor website
Map:
Available from:
Course maintained by: EBOR Grid Ref:
Harrogate - Valley Gardens and Pinewoods
This course is in disrepair and will be rebuilt 2004-5
Map:
TBA Available from: N/A
Course maintained by: CLARO Grid Ref: TBA
Haworth, West Yorkshire - Penistone Hill Country Park
Rough moorland West of the Bronte village of Haworth
Map:
1:7500 Available from: Haworth Tourist Information Centre
Course maintained by: AIRE Grid Ref:
Ilkley - Ilkley Moor
Large area mostly open moorland with several courses suggested of different technical and physical levels
Map:
1:10000 Available from: Ilkley Tourist Information Centre (part of Ilkley Town Hall)
Course maintained by: AIRE Grid Ref:
Ogden, Halifax - Ogden Reservoir
Mixture of woodland and open moorland. Used for many events at all levels. Superb area with a wide variety of physical and technical challenges. Furtehr details at www.ogdenwater.org.uk
Map:
1:10000 Available from: Tourist Information Centre, Halifax
Course maintained by: EPOC Grid Ref:
Sheffield - Concord Park
Open parkland suitable for beginners. Trail orienteering course also available.
Map:
1:7500 Available from: Park Office
Course maintained by: SYO Grid Ref:
Permanent Orienteering Courses allow orienteers to train at their convenience
in terrain similar to competitive events.