Dess POC

Dess POC

Near: Aboyne

Terrain

A forested hill, offering many tracks for the easier courses and interesting contour detail for the harder ones. Parking is at the Deeside Activity Park, where you can find refreshments after your run.

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Location

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Nearest town: Aboyne

Follow the A93 east of Aboyne for 3 miles, turn left, signed to the Activity Park, follow the road for 1 mile. What3Words ///rekindle.teach.feast

There are 3 courses, easy, medium and difficult. The start is close to the carpark, at the gate to the forest track. What3Words: ///stance.cucumber.importers

Please choose a course relative to your own ability. There are longer and shorter courses and courses that stay on paths or include controls off paths. Check the individual courses for details. Shoes with good tread (walking shoes or boots or train running shoes) are recommended, and you may encounter muddy and uneven terrain on your course.

There is a steep quarry on the Medium course between controls 5 and 6 and the difficult course between controls 6 and 7. Please stay on the path and do not go near the edge.

You take part at your own risk. Children should be supervised.

Easy course, 8 controls, 2km (controls are on paths)

Medium course, 8 controls, 2.6km (controls are on and off paths and other line features)

Difficult course, 11 controls, 3.7km (controls are off paths)

Easy
Map and course updated 12/25

Medium
Map and course updated 12/25

Difficult
Map and course updated 12/25