Laigh HillsWed 4 Jun
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.
Results
league tables (after 8 rounds)
Pre-event Information
Location Info
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Near: Dunblane Lat,Lng: 56.1927,-3.9698 Postcode: FK15 9JY
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Directions & Parking
Best parking is at The Haining Car Park, Dunblane.
Please use the FVO Transport Sharing Whats app group wherever possible
Registration and start/finish will be at the play park within the Laighills, a 7 minute walk from the car park.
Map & Terrain
1:4000 ISSOM with 2.5m contours
Course Information
Course difficulty is constrained by the area.
| Course | Length | TD |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 1.8km | 2 |
| Orange | 2,1km | 3 |
| Short Green | 3.2km | 4 |
| Green | 4.1km | 4 |
Entry Details
Registration & Start times
1730 to 1900. Courses close at 2000
Facilities
Nearest toilets are within the local Tesco or Marks and Spencers Food Hall. Toilets within the Library close at 5pm.
Safety Notes
The short green traverses part of the ‘Cala’ estate so please be cautious and check for cars as you cross these roads. The green course transitions into Holme Hill over ‘Ramoyle.’ Again, please exercise caution.
There is giant hog weed in the area. The Dunblane Development Trust takes this very seriously and is trying to contain it, but please be vigilant! Please be aware that the sap, when combined with UV light may cause long term blistering to skin that can appear several hours later. Please avoid this plant and if you do get sap on you wash off immediately, protect from light and get medical attention if it blisters. More information is available here
The Allan Water runs to the west of the area. Courses do not require you to be near this river. Please be vigilant for ticks.
Contacts & Officials
Peter Owen (07379 107809)
Liz Owen (07966 499582)
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