This course was written in 2022 & explores the historic heart of Bury St Edmunds to reflect on the 1000th anniversary of the founding of the Abbey being celebrated that year. The mapped area lies within Central Bury St Edmunds, the section bounded by the A1302 (Parkway), A134 & A14, so includes the central shopping & tourist sections of the town in addition to residential areas, parks & green spaces.
If driving to the town you can park at the Ram Meadow car park & the marked 'Start/Finish' is in Abbey Gardens, just inside the Mustow Street entrance.
The town is very popular, so you're advised to choose a time of day when the centre is likely to be less busy, &, even then, you will need to be prepared to walk if the narrower spaces are congested. As the Start/Finish point is in Abbey Gardens you will also need to check when the park gates are locked, as this varies depending on time of year. Although the course avoids the main through roads, the roads within the area will still be busy; you'll need to take care & use the designated crossing points in places. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult if taking part.
Please note - this course was first used for the MapRun Challenge on 12th July 2022, & it will remain available for you to try in your own time if you were unable to join us on the evening of the Challenge.
Parking:
Start Location:
Terrain:
- Town urban
Course Type:
- Score course
Number of Controls:
Time Limit:
- 60 mins
Course Type Rules:
- You don't need to be out for the full time allocation
- You can decide how many controls you aim to visit
- You must return to the start control again to finish
Course Points:
- 20 points per control
- 10 points deducted for each minute over the time allowed
Please note:
- Use only public roads, paths and open spaces
- Avoid paths or roads which are marked with a red X
- Avoid areas marked with vertical red stripes or red shading
- The park gates are locked in the evening and overnight
- Be aware of residents, walkers and cyclists
- The course involves crossing busy roads
- Use the designated points to cross the busy roads, where appropriate
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
- You're responsible for your own safety. You take part at your own risk
This course is based on the information available to the original planner. Although it is reviewed from time to time, new developments or maintenance work may affect the area and force you to reconsider your route, so please maprun [at] suffoc [dot] co [dot] uk (contact us) if you notice ongoing work which impinges on the course.