MinewoodsWed 13 May
FVO Wednesday Evening Series
Local series of forest orienteering events running from Easter until the summer holidays.
Four courses offered:
- Yellow - (1.5km to 2km). Relatively simple navigation, mostly on paths. Searching for obvious features like path junctions and stream crossings.
- Orange - (2km to 3km). Slightly tougher navigation, which may take you off paths. Searching for features like boulders and tree stumps.
- Green - (3.5km to 5km). Tough navigation, off path and searching for more obscure features, such as depressions and re-entrants.
- Short Green - (3km to 4km). A shortened version of the Green course - just as tough, but less distance.
Start times: 1730-1900
Local event
Local events are competitive but low key and in the 'localised' area, often on a Wednesday evening or a weekend morning. Try O events are local events tailored to anyone new to the sport, with coaches on hand for advice and tips. Open to all ages, abilities and fitness levels, learn to use a map and compass to navigate round short courses.
Training events are non-competitive and used for training and coaching. These are aimed at members of the club, but non-members and newcomers are also welcome. Social events are non-orienteering activities, with the annual highlight being our Awards Evening and ceilidh!
Regional events attract participants from around the local region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, and Major events are large competitions such as a British Championships or the JK.
Terrain: Woodland
Location Info
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Near: Bridge of Allan Lat,Lng: 56.1594,-3.9508 Postcode: FK9 4QQ
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Directions & Parking
Parking is on Sunnylaw road (normal location). Please park responsibly especially if near driveway entrances.
Map & Terrain
The map / terrain area will be restricted to the woods. The woods are lovely and runnable with a complex path network, with tricky point and contour features. The woods are very steep, so grippy footwear is essential. The area is relatively slow going given the steep slopes, so the courses have been planned on the shorter side of guidelines. If you are fast, treat it as a nice middle race!
Course Information
| Course | Distance | Climb | Controls |
| Yellow | 1.6 km | 60m | 9 |
| Orange | 2.1 km | 100m | 12 |
| Short Green | 2.2 km | 145m | 13 |
| Green | 3.6 km | 215m | 22 |
Entry Details
Via the FVO entry system. Guaranteed entries close 10am on Tuesday 12h May. Late entries will be available until maps runs out.
Registration & Start times
First start 5.30pm last 7pm
Safety Notes
There are some large crags in the area so please take care. There are mountain bike trails, so please take care and be aware of fast moving bikes.