CASTLEFREKE WOODS
| Date | Sunday, 24/05/2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | CASTLEFREKE WOODS |
| Address | Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co.Cork |
| League | Cork Summer League |
| Club Website | BOC |
| Start Times | 10:30 - 12:00 |
| Signposted From | Ardfield |
| Contact | steveperkins1959@gmail.com |
| Grid reference | W324359 |
| Latitude/Longitude | 51.571802, -8.97524 |
| Google Maps | Click here |
| Pricing |
Adults: €10 / personChildren: €5 / childStudent: €7 / studentFamily Discount: €20 (Maximum of 2 Adults and no more than 5 family members / family) |
| Summary | No Castle this time, but the Blue and Brown courses extend out to the dunes |
| Notes |
Brown 8.0km . 27 controls . technical . Double sided map . Scale 1:7500 Blue 6.6Km . 23 controls . Technical . Double sided map . Scale 1:7500 Green 5.0km . 17 controls . Technical . Scale 1:7500 Red 3.2km . 18 controls . Transitional . Scale 1:5000 Orange 2.6km . 13 controls . Introduction to orienteering . Scale 1:5000 Start in the Car park by the Castle The weather is predicted to be good, so bring your swimming togs as well as a picnic. Owenahincha and the Warren beaches (with toilets and sauna)are nearby. Or Red Strand (also with added toilets and sauna). The Fish Basket is a good bet for food, but can be crowded. If you want a good mug of coffee and cake (and some sandwiches) then the Swim Club is also a good bet. Its just as close as the Fish basket. All course will cross a road (generally quiet) No dogs allowed T's & C's apply SI timing (hire of SI card eur 2) If you are unable to enter or if you are late then send your entries to steveperkins1959@gmail.com and pay on the day Planner Stephen Perkins |
| Difficulty rating | 1/10 Buggy-friendly, paths only |
| PreEntry |
Enter online on orienteering.ie |
| Entries open on | 18/05/2026 @ 11:00 AM |
| Entries End | 23/05/2026 @ 18:00 PM |
Results from previous events held near here
| 24/03/2008 | The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 28/12/2008 | Kilbarry Wood |
| 13/04/2009 | The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 26/10/2009 | Rathbarry Wood & The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 05/04/2010 | The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 21/10/2010 | Rathbarry Wood |
| 24/10/2010 | Rathbarry Wood |
| 25/04/2011 | The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 21/04/2014 | The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 09/11/2014 | The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 08/11/2015 | The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 29/01/2017 | Rathbarry Wood & The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 30/10/2017 | Rathbarry Wood & The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 17/06/2018 | Rathbarry Wood & The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 23/09/2018 | The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 22/04/2019 | The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 11/08/2019 | The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 29/09/2019 | The Long Strand Sand Dunes |
| 28/10/2019 | Castlefreke Wood |
