2026 Summer League #4

Summer League #4 James Fort, Kinsale Tuesday June 16th

The fourth event in the CorkO Summer League will take place at James Fort, Kinsale on Tuesday June 16th.

This historic fort is a very unique orienteering destination. The area is comprised of open hillside surrounding the pentagonal Fort with its spear shaped earthen Bastions. The earthen moat encircling the Fort can present some navigational challenges while other novel features on the map include the sandy beach and stone tunnels but don't forget to duck when negotiating the latter. Given the compact nature of this area participants will no doubt cross paths many times over the duration of their course as they traverse the sloping hills around the fort. The distances below are as the crow flies so actual distances on the long course will be a little more as you pick your routes around high walls and moats!

COURSE INFO

Short Course 1.7km, 11 controls - On paths and grassy park land. Suitable for beginners and juniors but not really buggy friendly due to steps at access points.

Long Course 3.km, 19 controls - Double sided map so don't forget to flip the map after control 10!

James Fort is an OPW site. 

- No climbing on buildings or protected structures.

- Take care on steep sections, high fort bastions and coastal edges.

- Residential areas are out of bounds.

START TIMES

Start anytime from 5:30pm to 6:45pm.

ENTRY

Enter on line at:

https://www.orienteering.ie/fixtures/james-fort-5/

DIRECTIONS

The event will be signposted from the R600, on the road from Kinsale to Ballinspittle. As you leave Kinsale, on the south side of the bridge (Archdeacon Duggan bridge) over the River Bandon, look for an orienteering sign pointing east towards Castlepark peninsula and James' Fort. 

A location map is available here:

https://www.corko.net/maps/james-fort

PARKING

There is a temporary one way traffic system from the Archdeacon Duggan bridge. Signposted from Southern end of Archdeacon Duggan bridge.

The road approaching The Dock bar, Dock beach and Castlepark marina will be very busy at this time of the evening. Please respect the other road users, park legally and with consideration. On leaving, follow the upper (left-hand) road away from The Dock Bar.  

Hope you can join us for some fun at the Fort and remember that the lovely Dock beach is nearby for anyone who fancies a cool down dip afterwards!