GleneaglesWed 30 Apr
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: Moorland
Results
Pre-event Information
Location Info
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Near: Gleneagles Lat,Lng: 56.286,-3.7488 Postcode: PH3 1NZ
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Map & Terrain
Scale 1:10,000 Contours 2.5 metres, ISOM 2017-2, drawn by Graham Gristwood 2017 and updated April 2025
Course Information
| Course | Distance | Climb | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 2.3km | 22m | 2 | Suitable for beginners. All controls on or visible from major line features (paths) |
| Orange | 2.8km | 28m | 3 | All controls near line features (paths or major vegetation boundaries). Simple route choice. Suitable for intermediate adults and juniors. |
| Short Green | 3.7km | 33m | 5 | Slow heather in some areas |
| Green | 4.9m | 35m | 5 | Slow heather in some areas |
Yellow and Orange courses follow the main east-west hiking trail and east-west forest edge. Short Green and Green courses use the delightful Scots Pine and Scandinavian-style natural woodland which is of varying density, and flat open heather moor
Entry Details
Registration & Start times
17:30 to 19:00. Courses close at 20:00. ALL COMPETITORS MUST REPORT TO THE FINISH and Download, even if you do not complete the course.
Facilities
Toilets at the Arena car park: An external toilet block adjoins the Arena building 70 m from the road entrance, and opposite the Trail Yard building. NO ORIENTEERING SHOES or muddy shoes in the toilets, please.
Safety Notes
The area is popular with dog walkers and hikers, please take care and be courteous. Horse riders may occasionally be encountered. Check for deer ticks after your run.
Contacts & Officials
Mark Holliday (email hidden; JavaScript is required)
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