Chesham Woods Map | Orienteering

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Course Status
Last checked October 2023. Everything OK, and autumn/winter is a good time to visit Chesham Woods as the vegetation has died back and the controls are easier to find. Some areas of the woods are very wet and slippery so take care. .
NB. post Y has been moved about 20m North along its ditch – out of the brambles.
The Green Community Cafe is not yet full re-opened but the Jubilee Centre cafe is usually open Monday to Friday, please check if refreshments are essential!.
NB. cafe opening times have been affected by the pandemic so check in advance. For the most up-to-date information contact details try:

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bury/our-services/jub-centre/

https://www.personasupport.org/our-services/the-green-community-cafe/
As vegetation grows access to LL, T and IT can be tricky. In the wooded sections full leg covering is advised as there are lots of brambles and nettles.
NB. old maps indicate the S/F being on the South side of the steps, but it was moved to the North side.

Start/Finish
The Start is on the East side of the car park, on the North side of the steps.

Map detail showing car park, Start and lido cafe

Chesham Woods Start/Finish post peeking over the wall

Park Facilities
K Car Park d Toilets Cafe z Playground
No toilets in park, but Green Community Cafe (Mon-Fri) (0161 253 6000) has toilets
AGE UK Jubilee Centre Cafe (Mon-Fri) (0161 673 9030) outdoor sales to under-50’s
During the week there are two cafes literally on the permanent course !

Directions
From E end of Bury town centre, follow A56 N (Walmersley Road) for 1/2 mile. Turn R on to Royal Avenue. Car park is on R after sharp L turn.
OS Grid Reference: SD 809 122. Postcode: BL9 6NG.
Public transport options

Green Flag Award, Clarence Park

Jubilee centre quiz

Woodland snail ride!

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