Online Map of the Canoe Challenge



If this map appears alarmingly small click on the following link to view canoe challenge map in a larger map, then zoom in for the details.

Spend some time with the map

Do some map work to prepare yourselves for the challenge.

  • Plan your route from your accommodation to the Signing-in and breakfast at Norbury Village Hall. This will be early on Saturday morning, before it gets light.
  • The start for the Endurance course is at Norbury Junction, and the Marathon+ course begins at Autherley Junction. Marathon+ teams must find their way from Norbury to Autherley Junction at the start of the Blue Section.
  • Check out the changeover points at make a plan for which one your team will use. The satellite view on the internet map will allow you to have a close view of the whole route and often shows lay-bys.
  • Plan your driving route around the course. Drivers will rely on the team navigating for them.
  • Plan your route from the finish at Barlaston back to the Beaconside University campus for the Presentation.

Good planning will greatly improve your time over the course.