Ratby Woodlands
Mainly owned by the Woodland Trust
Groups should obtain permission from the Woodland Trust. The Trust expects you to complete a risk assessment and to take care of the woodland.
Safety: a road divides the woodland into two; also see safety advice sheet.
Summer Vegetation: Some plaques are difficult to see in summer undergrowth, including those on paths.
Missing Plaques: None reported.
Map updated: Autumn 2019
Courses are revised in June 2020, if you want a set of longer course maps please email your request. Ratby map
Courses
The courses are close to normal racing standards
Course |
Controls /Length (km) |
Suitable for |
Estimated (mins) |
---|---|---|---|
White |
6 /1.2 |
Beginner most children will need shadowing, the last leg is very long as there is no post at the final path crossing. |
15-25 |
Yellow |
10 /2.7 |
A child with some experience |
25-50 |
Orange |
13 /2.8 |
Adult beginner /confident junior |
30-55 |
Light Green |
13 /3.7 |
Confident Adult or experienced junior |
30-60 |
Green |
18 /4.6 |
Experienced Adult, very experienced junior , you will need to use a compass |
45-90 |
Blue |
19 /5.4 |
Experienced Adult, you will need to use a compass |
40-90 |
Score |
30 |
Adult or child, beginners will find some sites too hard. |
45 |
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.
You may need a separate legend, download one at Legend.
Feedback: Do let us know about any damaged or missing control points, please use our Feedback Form However our volunteers may not be able to remedy this quickly.
Blue | FREE | |
Check Letters | FREE | |
Green | FREE | |
Light Green | FREE | |
Orange | FREE | |
Safety Risk Assessment Advice | FREE | |
Score 45 | FREE | |
White | FREE | |
Yellow | FREE |
Blue | FREE | |
Check Letters | FREE | |
Green | FREE | |
Light Green | FREE | |
Orange | FREE | |
Safety Risk Assessment Advice | FREE | |
Score 45 | FREE | |
White | FREE | |
Yellow | FREE |