KOL4 Beacon WoodSat 13 Dec
Kent Orienteering League
Local level event
What does this mean?
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships. Virtual events are where there are no physical controls being used. Your presence at a control is registered using an App on your mobile phone, normally the free MapRun6 App.
Terrain type: Forest
Results
Overview
Event 4 of the 2025/26 KOL series.
We have kept entries open beyond the standard entry closing time as we have a few maps available for each course. You will need to enter via racesignup before you leave to come to the event as we do not take cash entries at the event.
Location Info
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Near: Bean Lat,Lng: 51.4216,0.2892 Postcode: DA2 8AR What3Words: ///trunk.tags.simple
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Directions / Parking
The entrance to the park is off the B255 south of the village of Bean. There is a height barrier of 6 ft 6 inches. There are 2 small parking areas within the country park. A new system has been introduced for car parking using RingGo parking app. The RingGo site code is: 49402. Charges are £1 for up to 2 hours £1 and £2 for over 2 hours plus a RingGo charge of 50p.
When you go on the RingGo app it gives you the option to pay either 2 Hours or All day. As long as you pay for the duration of your visit (not the time slot) before the end of the same day it will accept your payment and you will not be issued with a PCN.
If the car park does become full or you have a tall vehicle, you will be directed to another location with a walk about 500m to and from the event centre.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
The map is 1:5,000 and will be printed on waterproof paper
Course Information
Yellow 1.9km
Controls (checkpoints) are very easy to find, mostly on paths, ideal for younger children and complete beginners.
Orange 2.5km
Controls are on or near paths with some route choice. Good for progressing juniors and adults who are reasonably confident reading a map.
Green 4.4km
Controls are away from paths giving more navigational challenge. Suitable for those with considerable experience.
Blue 6.2km
Technically as hard as we can make it; for experienced orienteers.
Score
24 controls. Visit as many controls as you can in an hour in any order. 8 easy controls numbered in the 50's, 8 moderate difficulty numbered in the 60's and 8 more difficult numbered in the 70's
All course lengths are as measured in straight lines. Actual distance travelled will be greater.
Entry Details
Entries: Entries via www.racesignup.co.uk. Entries in advance only. Enter by midnight on Sunday, 7th December 2025 to be sure of a map for the course of your choice. Entries will be available after this date until all maps on a course have been taken including entry on the day, also via racesignup, if maps are still available.
No entry on the day.
Entry Fees: Seniors £7, Juniors £3 (DFOK Juniors FREE). Add £2 for Seniors and £1 for Juniors who are not members of British Orienteering. Families participating as a group £10.
You must adhere to the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct
Registration and Start times
Registration opens at 10:30
Start times from 11:00 to 12:30
Courses close at 14:00
Electronic Punching: Sportident electronic punching will be used for all courses. Contactless punching (SIAC) will be enabled. SI and SIAC dibbers will be available for hire at £1 and SIACs at £2.50.
Facilities
There are no toilets or refreshments at Beacon Wood. The nearest facilities are at Bluewater Shopping Centre.
Dog restrictions
Dogs on a short lead and under control at all times are permitted on the courses
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Richard Bostock
Planner: Richard Bostock
Controller (risk assessment only): David Dawson