Brigstock Country Park & Fermyn Woods (FE)
SUSPENDED The courses are suspended while the safety of the courses is reassessed by Forest England. Permission to use Fermyn Forest will not be given.
Safety: Fermyn woods has lots of small water features and contour detail. The woodland is actively managed and the map does not reflect recent forestry works.
Permission: Groups wanting to do the controls in the Forest should seek permission from Forestry England who will advise about any activities affecting the use of the courses. All queries are dealt with by the Bristol Office.
Car park: Pay & Display
Missing Controls: An inspection in February 2021 found: 82 broken waymarker plaque and post
90 Loose post, 51 broken post, 59 & 72 not found
Map updated: Summer 2008
Courses: Updated August 2020
Course |
Controls |
Length |
Suitable for |
Estimated |
---|---|---|---|---|
White |
9 |
1.1 |
Beginner, children may need to be shadowed |
15-30 |
Yellow |
11 |
2.5 |
A child with some experience |
20-35 |
Orange |
9 |
2.7 |
Adult beginner confident junior |
25-40 |
Lengths of courses shown are in straight lines between controls, and the estimate of times are for someone running to someone walking. Both will vary depending on your route choice and ability.
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Check Letters | FREE | |
White | FREE | |
Yellow | FREE |
Check Letters | FREE | |
White | FREE | |
Yellow | FREE |