Beecraigs West - Club ChampsSat 15 Nov
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 & Forest & Moorland
Overview
FVO Club Championships 2025 are being held on Beecraigs West - an area with a good mix of plantation forest, deciduous woodland and open moorland (with lovely views across the Forth to the Ochils!). This year ESOC are holding their club champs together with FVO, but the event is open for everyone to enter.
Results
We plan to upload live results during the event to: Live results link
But sometimes things happen and it may not be possible.
Location Info
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Near: Linlithgow Lat,Lng: 55.9488,-3.6068 Postcode: EH49 6PN
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Directions & Parking
Parking at Hillhouse Car Park (please don't park at Balvormie car park): ///tempting.blossom.auctioned. From parking follow tapes past Balvormie play area and car park to the start location at ///smooth.universes.budgeted - approx. 1.7km. There is no need to visit the finish/download area (shown on map above) before your run unless you want to drop keys, bags etc. Please take care when crossing the road on your way to the start - all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Map & Terrain
1:10,000 ISOM, 5m contours. Drawn by Stirling Surveys in 2018, and updated 2023 for BUCS Championship - Routegadget
Course Information
This is the FVO club championship event, and the classes only apply to FVO members wishing to be competitive in the club champs. (Guests are welcome to run on any course they wish, although ESOC may have their own classes for their club champs).
| Course | Distance (km) | Climb (m) | FVO Club Champs Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 1.8 | TBD | U10 Boys, U10 Girls |
| Orange | 2.4 | TBD | U14 Boys, U14 Girls |
| Short Green | 2.8 | TBD | U18 Women, Supervet Women, Ultravet Women |
| Green | 4.0 | TBD | U18 Men, Vet Women, Supervet Men, Ultravet Men |
| Blue | 5.5 | TBD | Open Women, Vet Men |
| Brown | 7.2 | TBD | Open Men |
Entry Details
Entries will open soon.
Registration & Start times
Start times from 11am-1pm will be allocated, based on start time preference, once entries have closed.
Facilities
Bag and key drop at download, toilets adjacent.
Safety Notes
The area is bounded by roads to the east and west but course do not cross or go near these. Several tracks are popular routes for mountain bikers - these are marked with red Xs on your map - you can cross them (with care!) but must not run along them.
Contacts & Officials
Paul Hammond (email hidden; JavaScript is required)