Forth Valley Orienteers

Lochan SplingWed 4 Mar

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.

Entries for all Night Series events will be taken through the FVO entry system

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: Thu 05 March, 2026

Terrain: Forest

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Location Info

Near: Aberfoyle
Lat,Lng: 56.1785,-4.4196
Postcode: FK8 3TF
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Directions & Parking

X10 bus from Stirling arrives in Aberfoyle at 1744.  However, the last bus back departs before the start of the event, so you will have to make alternative arrangements to get home.

Map & Terrain

1:7500 ISOM-2019.  Map drawn by Martin Bagness in 2023.

Course Information

Long (TD5) - 4.7km

Short (TD5) - 3.7km

Novice (TD3) - 1.7km

Read more about Course lengths and Difficulty here

Entry Details

Enter here. Entries close at 2200 on 2nd march.

Registration & Start times

Gathering will take place from 6pm at Loch Ard forest car park, with a roll call and briefing at 6:15 before a jog to the start 1km away (subject to minor change). 

Late arrivals can follow tape to the start which is located at: GR 501 008. W3W ///vote.haven.tint

Those not wishing to take part in the mass start may instead use a punching start. Late starts will also be punching starts. No starts will be allowed later than 1845. 

Courses close at 8pm.

Facilities

Nearest toilets are within Aberfoyle but are unlikely to be open at this time.

Safety Notes

Recent extensive felling has changed the landscape since the Christmas Cup and SWAT training weekend. Courses have been planned with recent felling in mind (as of mid February).  

Felled areas are deemed unsafe at this time and marked as out of bounds on the map.  As ever, we will be sharing the space with other users so please be courteous at all times.  

 For your safety you must report to download even if you do not finish. Please respect the course closure time of 2000. 

 Please be vigilant for ticks

Contacts & Officials

Liz Owen (email hidden; JavaScript is required)

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