The Forestry Commission have started harvesting operations in Cookworthy Forest. This will involve the use of heavy plant equipment and large vehicles using the forest roads. Please observe all safety notices and exclusion areas. It is anticipated that this work will last until Autumn 2010. 20 May 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
The overhead power line that runs through post 10 and 19 has been removed, although the poles are still in place. There are windblown trees around post 10 that require careful negotiation. 07 Feb 10
Grid Reference:
SS 414014
Map Update:
Summer 2007
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
