The Forestry Commission will commence harvesting operations in Cookworthy Forest in April 2012, through to September 2012. Felling is on the Eastern fringe of the forest, and is outside the orienteering courses area. However, timber will be stacked on the main track to the East of posts 27 and 30, and heavy plant will be moving timber off site on the main tracks. 16 Jan 12
Control 16 has been removed, and the Orange course revised. 12 Nov 10.
Cookworthy can be very wet and muddy underfoot. Wellingtons may be advisable under these conditions, and a change of footwear and clothing is recommended.
There are two private residences in the area, and there is no public right of access. Please do not use the tracks through either property.
The Start/Finish post has been replaced. The ground remains rather muddy. 09 Dec 09
There are windblown trees around post 10 that require careful negotiation. 07 Feb 10
Grid Reference:
SS 414014
Map Update:
Summer 2007 with minor vegetation changes made Nov 10.
Travel Directions:
From the A386 junction with the A30 4 miles West of Okehampton, take the A386 North for approx 2 miles. Turn left onto the A3079 towards Holsworthy. Pass through Halwill Junction after approx 8 miles, and the FC offices are on your left after a further 2 miles. The car park for the Permanent Orienteering course is on the opposite side of the road just before the FC offices, and approximately 500m along a forestry road.
Tel: 01392 834209 Email: toby.bowen-scott@forestry.gsi.gov.uk (Glynn Bradbury, the Recreation Ranger for Cookworthy, and Martin Webb, the Area Forester , have both been posted to Norfolk. Toby Bowen-Scott has been appointed as the new Ranger but is based at the FC offices at Haldon, and is not on site. 29 Jun 10) Website: click here
Lengths of courses shown are in straight lines between controls, and the estimate of time is for a group walking around. Both will vary depending on your route choice and ability
Map Availability:
The Cookworthy Forest Centre is no longer manned, so maps are only available by download below
Important: Please see the notes on the Downloads page before attempting to download a file
