KOL6 CobhamSat 31 Jan
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 6 of the 2025/26 KOL series.
IMPORTANT TRAVEL AND TOILETS INFORMATION
The road south from the Cobham turn off of the A2 called Halfpence Lane has been closed for extensive water works between the A2 and the Cobham war memorial, which is at the start of Lodge Lane which leads to our event centre. See below for revised access details to and from the Event Centre.
We hope to provide live results here.
Location Info
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Near: Cobham Lat,Lng: 51.3895,0.4145 OS Grid Ref: TQ681683 Postcode: DA12 3BS What3Words: ///atomic.engage.apply
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Directions / Parking
The event centre is at Lodge Farm, Lodge Lane, Cobham accessible from the mini roundtable with the war memorial to the east of Cobham Village. Easy access from the A2 from the same exit as for Shorne Woods Country Park.
Parking space at the farm is limited so cars will be parked close together. The event centre is close to our parking.
Please follow the red and white taped route from the parking area to the Start and from the Finish, both of which are about 750m from the event centre (allow 10 minutes).
There are no toilets or refreshments at the event centre but there are toilets and refreshments available at Shorne Woods Country Park. Parking for up to 15 mins is not charged but if you want to exceed this time, you will need to buy a parking ticket; automatic numbers plate recognition is in use. If you decide to buy a ticket, it is £4.30 and valid all day. Entry and exit is permitted so you will be able to return for refreshments, the use of the playground and everything else Shorne has to offer after your run.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT A ROAD CLOSURE
Halfpence Lane from the Shorne exit of the A2 to the Cobham war memorial is closed. Do not leave the A2 at this exit.
The two main approaches to the war memorial are:
- from the east or west, leave the A2 at the Gravesend East turn off, head south past Jeskyns which brings you into Cobham village. Continue east through the vlllage to the war memorial
- from the south/M20, leave the A228 at the Cuxton junction and head west along Bush Road and into Warren Road to a T junction where you turn right and climb uphill to the memorial.
The road closure means that it will take about 10 minutes longer each way to get from the Event Centre to the Shorne Woods Country Park facilities so you may want to go there first, or elsewhere, before coming to the event.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
The woods are mainly deciduous forest with some great views.
There's plenty of open and semi open areas with scattered trees which are covered in bracken in the Summer which will have died down in late January.
A small herd of highland cattle roam Cobham Great Wood. These attractive animals create routes through the bracken. Although they are docile, keep a wide berth when near to them to avoid frightening them.
Some of the majestic trees have fallen during storms and high winds over the years. In Cobham Great Wood they are left on the ground to provide nutrition for a variety of creatures. Several different species of bats can be seen at dusk in this area.
50 new trees have been planted relatively recently and protected from the deer and cattle by a small wooden fenced enclosure. These fenced enclosures and the small trees within them have not been mapped.
Course Information
Yellow 2.3km, 50m climb
Controls (checkpoints) are very easy to find, mostly on paths, ideal for younger children and complete beginners.
Orange 3.0km, 105m climb
Controls are on or near paths with some route choice. Good for progressing juniors and adults who are reasonably confident reading a map.
Green 3.9km, 115m climb
Controls are away from paths giving more navigational challenge. Suitable for those with some experience.
Blue 5.8km, 185m climb
As technically as hard as we can make it; for experienced orienteers.
Score
21 controls. Visit as many controls as you can in an hour in any order. 7 easy controls numbered in the 50's, 7 moderate difficulty numbered in the 60's and 7 more difficult numbered in the 70's
All course lengths are measured in straight lines between the controls. Actual distance travelled will be greater.
Entry Details
Entries: Entries via www.racesignup.co.uk. Entries in advance only. Enter by midnight on 25th January 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.
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.
Dog restrictions
Dogs on a short lead and under close control at all times are welcomed
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: John Tzanetis
Planner: John Tzanetis
Controller (risk assessment only): David Dawson
Nearest A&E Hospital
Miscellaneous
We are grateful to National Trust and West Kent Downs Countryside Trust for permission to use the area and Jim Jackson at Lodge Farm for our parking and event centre.