Gartmorn DamSat 18 Jul

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.

Overview

This event is part of the Gartmorn Dam Fun Day being organised by Gartmorn Dam Country Park Development Trust and CERT (Clackmannanshire Economic Regeneration Trust)

Location Info

Near: Sauchie
Lat,Lng: 56.1269,-3.7524
Postcode: FK10 3PB
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Directions & Parking

Parking will be near to the entrance to Gartmorn Dam Country Park at FK10 3PB, with a walk of c800m to the Assembly/Start/Finish area near the cafe beside the loch. More information will be in the final event details.

Please do NOT drive up the narrow road to the Country Park car park. If you have small children or mobility issues and the walk from parking is a problem, please contact the organiser.

The number 52 bus stops on Gartmorn Road near to the entrance. The organisers of the Gartmorn Dam Fun Day (of which this event is part) are hoping to provide a minibus shuttle from the bus stop to the cafe area.

Map & Terrain

The event will use a brand new 2026 map by Yotam Bertrand. The terrain is a mix of deciduous woodland and semi-open meadow and paddock, with many trails and small paths, all surrounding a large loch.

Course Information

The event is part of the Gartmorn Dam Fun Day which runs from 1000-1600, with start times for the orienteering being from 1100-1300.

There are courses suitable for beginners and there will be help and advice available at the start. More information is here for those new to the sport and an explainer to help choose a suitable course is here.

Courses available (see below for details of pre-registration) are

White (c2km)
Yellow (c2.5km)
Orange (c3km)
Light Green (c3km)
Green (c4km)
Blue (c6km)

Note that Green and Blue are for experienced orienteers only! They involve tricky navigation and moving through some of the woodland at Gartmorn Dam is physically challenging in places.

Entry Details

Entries can be made online at https://fvo.eu.pythonanywhere.com/orienteering/signup?type=Gartmorn%20Dam%2018%20JUL%202026 and will be available from Sunday 5th July. Guaranteed entries will close on Sunday 12th July but entries will continue to be accepted whilst there are still printed maps available.

Registration & Start times

Start times will be from 1100-1300. All participants should report to the finish by 1430 please.

Facilities

There is a cafe ("Dam Good Coffee") adjacent to assembly/start/finish. Please give them your custom! There are toilets in the cafe but no other toilets in the park.

Contacts & Officials

Jon Cross and Marie Claire Shankland email hidden; JavaScript is required

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