Scottish Middle Championships - The TrossachsSat 21 Feb

National 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

Day 1 of the Trossachs orienteering extravaganza on a new LIDAR map.

Preliminary details:

Terrain: World class technical forest, with numerous rock and contour features
Accommodation: special discounts arranged on on-site glamping pods, see Miscallenous details below. please book by end November 2025 to guarantee best rates and availibility.
Map: Brand new LIDAR map by legendary mapper Martin Bagness
Assembly: Indoor registration, parking on hard standing at the pier, toilets, café open etc.
Other activities: String course, maybe an ultra sprint/kids course, maybe some training nearby(?)
Entries: opening in late 2025 (ish)
Thanks to: Loch Katrine (Steamship Sir Walter Scott Ltd [Charity]), FLS.

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

Near: Aberfoyle
Lat,Lng: 56.2338,-4.4292
Postcode: FK17 8HZ

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Map & Terrain

World Class Trossachs terrain.

Minimal overlap with the compass sport cup on Sunday and competitors should get a fulfilling experience of all the best parts of the Trossachs.

Brand new LIDAR map by legendary mapper Martin Bagness

Course Information

Usual Scottish Middle Distance champs courses

Entry Details

Opening in late 2025 (ish)

Registration & Start times

Start Times expected to be 1100-1300

Facilities

Parking on hard standing at Loch Katrine pier. Toilets. Indoor enquiries/cafe!

Safety Notes

Rocks, crags, rivers, loch.

Dog restrictions

No dogs on courses. Well behaved dogs in parking area etc.

Contacts & Officials

Andy Llewellyn (email hidden; JavaScript is required)

Nearest A&E Hospital

NHS Urgent care search

Miscellaneous

Accommodation

Make the most of the weekend and stay on site at Loch Katrine. As well as providing a home for registration, parking, Loch Katrine are offering special discounts on accommodation. Please do book ASAP and ideally by end Nov for pods.

Motorhome Pitches

Motorhome bays are available to book via the website (www.lochkatrine.com) and can be booked a serviced or unserviced pitch. 13 serviced pitches available. Up to c50 unserviced pitches.

Glamping pods

There are 10 glamping pods, which will be reserved for participants of the event to book. More details here and useful photos here. They will be held until end November after which they will be released for public booking (if any left!). All bookings include a free 45 minute boat trip and a voucher for £15 to spend in the cafe. Pods are:

A) Ben Lodges x 4 - £159 for 2 people for 2 nights - Max 4 people and most comfortable for 2 adults and 2 kids in a small fold out double bed and 2 small bunk beds. No ensuite facilities but own private wet room and toilet in adjacent block.

B) Glen Lodges x 2 - £179 for 2 nights for 2 people - Comfortably sleeps up to 4 adults in 2 full size bunks and a king size sofa bed - En Suite toilet and private shower room and toilet in adjacent block

C) Loch Lodges x 4 - £ 219for 2 nights for 2 people - 2 of which sleep 4 on a double bed and sofa bed and 2 sleep 2 on a kingsize bed. All 4 are fully ensuite with toilet and shower within the pod.

Additional guests (>2) will be charged at £10 per adult per night and £5 per child per night

Book by contacting the booking office on 01877332008 or emailing email hidden; JavaScript is required and stating it is for the Trossachs Orienteering Event.

Organiser: Andy Llewellyn

Planner: Paul Hammond

Controller: Fran Loots