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Trail Finders

Activity summary

  • Activity categorised as Educational
  • Suitable for:
    • Schools & groups
  • Relevant to national curriculum subjects:
    • Design & Technology
    • Mathematics
    • Physical Education
    • Science

About this activity

Navigate the grounds of Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens, setting up orienteering challenges for each other that develop skills in, using maps, compass reading and giving route instructions.

Suitable for KS2

Useful documents

Please see below useful teaching guidance, resource sheets, and other information for this activity.

Further information

Rucksack hire

Kearsney Parks provides free rucksack hire for schools & groups.

The rucksack suitable for this activity:

  • Red rucksacks for pupils
Rucksack hire

Activity locations

  • An aerial photograph of Kearsney Abbey, showing the footbridge, lake and cafe.

    Kearsney Abbey

    Kearsney Abbey is laid out in an informal style. Its 10 acres of open parkland…

    Explore Kearsney Abbey
  • Ariel photo of the lily pond and orchard in Russell Gardens in summer.

    Russell Gardens

    Russell Gardens was originally designed as part of a private country estate kn…

    Explore Russell Gardens