Forth Valley Orienteers

Sauchie CragsWed 3 Dec

FVO Night Series

Night Events run on a regular basis through the dark winter nights.

The events will provide some great orienteering and merit top billing in your diary! There will be three courses provided - a longer TD5 course, a TD5 short course, and an easier Orange/Light Green course (where possible). The easier course is intended for people who have some day orienteering experience and who wish to try night orienteering, however remember that even Orange courses are more difficult at night-time! The courses may be gaffled to provide additional challenge.

Juniors (those who have not had their 16th birthday) may not compete independently of an adult in Night races unless (a) they have successfully completed three daytime races at TD5 standard, and (b) they have successfully completed two Night races with an experienced shadow, at either Long or Short level (novice courses don't count). The Night series co-ordinator will be able to advise which juniors are included in this.

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.

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Last updated: Wed 03 December, 2025

Terrain: Woodland

Results

Results

WinSplits

League tables (after 4 rounds)

Pre-event Information

Location Info

Near: Cambusbarron
Lat,Lng: 56.0934,-3.9771
Postcode: FK7 9QA

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Directions & Parking

Parking / registration – Along Polmaise Road, FK7 9PX 

Grid Ref: NS770907 W3W: tent.passes.this

Parking is extremely limited; please arrange to car share and park tight.

Map & Terrain

1:5,000, 5m Contour interval, Lidar & drawn by Martin Bagness Oct 2025.

Predominatly pine forest of varying age. Some fast underfoot conditions interspersed by old windblow and individual tree new windblow. This area is spikey at the best of times, eyewear protection is recommended. NB: There has been significant recent felling which is shown with red hashing. It is not mapped accurately. 

Course Information

Long course: 5.0 k Gaffled

Short course: 3.3 k Gaffled

Novice course: 1.6 k Non-gaffled

Read more about Course lengths and Difficulty here

Entry Details

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Registration & Start times

There is a remote start/finish/download tonight – we will do the people checking at the parking then all walk out to the woods – approximately 800m to the start/finish within the wood. Clothing can be left here – but do remember to collect it before you leave. After downloading take the same route back to the vehicles.

Mass start shortly after 18:30 – participants who don’t feel comfortable starting in a mass start are welcome to a punching start afterwards.

Safety Notes

Refer to standard night o guidelines about spare torch etc An Emergency contact mobile number is printed on the map. 

Contacts & Officials

Jason Inman (email hidden; JavaScript is required)

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