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The Calke Explorer is an orienteering type trail event for all abilities. Participants will navigate their way around the spectacular Calke estate to find a series of checkpoints at their own pace, using a map they will be given at the start line.
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Start times will be staggered so you can't just follow the person(s) in front, but you can opt to team up with friends, club-mates of family members.
It is part of the Calke Outdoor Weekender, so there are also plenty of other things to get involved in back at the COW arena. These include yoga, natural movement workshops, inspirational talks, or just relaxing with some great food. Click HERE for more info.
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As part of our environmental policy, t-shirts are an optional extra (so not produced for those that don't want one). And/or you have the option of joining the National Forest 'Plant a Tree' scheme as an alternative.
Entry fees include general entry entrance to Calke Park and activities in the COW arena.
£5 Discount for National Trust Members (£2.50 children). £2 supplement for unaffiliated.
Calke Explorer (standard course)
On the standard course you can expect to cover between 8 and 10 kilometres (5-6miles), or a bit more depending on how good your route finding is. It is open to anyone over 16.
Start time:
Distance:
09:00 to 10:30
8 to 10km
Age limt:
16+
Included:
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​Course map
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Results
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Entry to Calke Park & Gardens
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COW arena talks & activities
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Parking
Finish deadline:
12:30
Entry fee:
£12 (+£2 unaffiliated)
£5 discount for NT members
Calke Explorer (short/family course)
On the short/family course you can expect to cover around 3 kilometres (2miles). Children under 16 can take part for free, accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 (max of 2 children per adult).
Start time:
Distance:
09:00 to 10:30
Approx 3km
Age limt:
16+ unaccompanied
<16 with parent/guardian
Included:
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​Course map
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Results
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Entry to Calke Park & Gardens
-
COW arena talks & activities
-
Parking
Finish deadline:
12:30
Entry fee:
£12 (+£2 unaffiliated)
£5 discount for NT members
Accompanied under 16's free (park entry free of £2.50 still applied if not NT member)
Results
Results will appear here shortly after the event.
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Gallery
A selection of images from the event will be provided here once available.