National database of permanent courses is available here..
Wrekin Orienteers has created and maintain several Permanent Orienteering courses (POCs) around Shropshire. This is a great way to introduce newcomers and young people to the sport, or a little challenge to a walk or run.

Maps and Instructions can be ordered by post for those sites indicated or bought at club training events where limited stocks are usually available. The other outlets listed usually only keep small stocks of map packs so you should contact them in advance if taking a group to check on availability.
  • Sites sometimes go out of use for a few weeks or months for various reasons and we will endeavor to advise of updates via the website.
  • As with all orienteering courses, Permanent Orienteering Courses are used entirely at your own responsibility.
  • Map orders: Send a stamped SAE with a cheque payable to “wrekin orienteers” £ 1.50 per map, for bulk orders add £1.00 for P+P per 10 maps. Allow 10 days.
  • Instead of paying by cheque, payment can be also made by enclosing 3 second class stamps per map pack ordered.
Orders to :
Wrekin Orienteers POCs
Apt Z (zed),
Rowton Court,
Rowton Castle,
Shrewsbury
SY5 9EP.

Permanent Course Coordinator, Tony Callow (01743) 884219 email: tony.callow237@btinternet.com

Llanymynech Limeworks
Location: Heritage Area, Llanymynech on the A483 south of Oswestry
Grid ref: SJ267212
  • Map from: Club, Groups using must advise  Shropshire County Council Countryside Services.
  • An education room is available for group use. Tel: 01691 839147 www.llanymynech.org.uk  Contact Glyn Gaskill for further information
  • There is a smaller mapped area ideal for primary schools use.
  • Cost: £1.50 Please state which map you require on your order.
  • Courses: white, yellow, orange, light green, suitable for beginners, D of E groups, GCSE.
  • Map scales: 1:5000   whole site  , orange and light green  courses, 1:2500  lower site Heritage area only, white and yellow courses.
Severn Valley Country Park
Location:  Alveley on the A442 Bridgnorth- Kidderminster road.
Grid ref: SO753 839
  • Map pack from Visitor centre  01746 781192  or Club Cost: £ 1.50
  • Courses: Short /medium /long, equivalent to yellow - orange standard.
  • Suitable for beginners and  improvers.
  • Map scale 1:7500
Cardingmill Valley NT
Location: Long Mynd, Church Stretton, A49 south of Shrewsbury.
Grid ref : SO442948 
  • Education Officer : Chris Stratton  01694 724536. Groups /schools must contact Chris.
  • Basic introductory area and tuition ideal for primary schools available.
  • Education room
  • Courses:  white - orange
  • Map scales :  1:2500 lower valley beginners area 1:5000 mid valley The club does not stock these maps
Lyth Hill
Location: Bayston Hill, south of Shrewsbury on A49
Grid ref: SJ469067
  • Map packs: club Cost: £1.50
  • Courses: white-orange
  • Map scale: 1:7500
Attingham Park NT
Location: Atcham, between Shrewsbury + Telford on B4380
Grid ref: SO548099
  • Maps from:  NT website and shop 01743 708195 The club does not stock these maps
  • Education room
  • Cost: Free to NT members. For groups use contact them first.
  • Courses : white-yellow
  • Map scale: 1:5000
Nesscliffe Country Park
Location: Nesscliffe, 5 miles NW of Shrewsbury off A5
Grid ref: SJ385198
  • Map Packs: club or village shop (01743) 741240 Cost: £1.50
  • Courses: Yellow, orange, light green
  • Groups must advise S.C.C. Ranger before use
  • Map scale: 1:7500
Haughmond Hill
Location : Forestry Commission Country Park  N.E. of Shrewsbury on the B5062
Grid ref: SO546147
  • Map packs from :  club and cafe at car park, Cost:  £1.50
  • Courses: white -light green.
  • Map scale: 1:10000
Telford Town Park
Location: Telford Town Park Visitor Centre
  • Map packs from: Town Park Visitor Centre, or club Cost: £1.50
  • Courses:  Yellow, orange, light green
  • Map Scale  1:5000