Daylesford Permanent Orienteering Course

There is a permanent Orienteering course at Cornish Hill Reserve which is free to use.

Pick up a map and instructions from the Daylesford Visitor Information Centre at 98 Vincent Street.

Select your preferred course from Short & easy (a great introduction to orienteering. All controls are alongside tracks. 1.3km via tracks, about 30 minutes walk, 15 minute run), Medium & moderate (learning more orienteering. Mainly along tracks and grass. Some controls up to 40m off tracks. 2.9km via tracks, about 70 minutes walk, 35 run), Long & harder (more route choice and more track complexity. Some controls are a little off track. 4.7km, about 90 minutes walk, 45 run), DIY (visit any, or all, of the map controls in a sequence you choose) or Great views (four control points with great views).

Here's some tips......
Before You Start

Take a pencil

Drink water before you go and or carry a water bottle

Wear suitable clothing, joggers, suntan cream, hat, etc

A compass is not necessary but useful

To learn more before you go, view 7 minutes of youngsters navigating a permanent orienteering course on YouTube.

For variety, the courses may be done in reverse.