Category Archives: Archived Events

• NEW DATE & ROAD CLOSURE/ACCESS Firestone Copse – 12th November 2023

  Posted on 2 October 2023 by Dan Williams in Archived Events.

  UPDATE 11th NOVEMBER ROAD ACCESS: As of Saturday afternoon Firestone Copse is accessible from both ends. Hopefully this is still the case on Sunday morning. We apologise if this is not so and you have to U-turn and approach from the other end, Wight Fibre have been vague about which end to gain entry! UPDATE […]

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• St. Catherine’s Down – 17th September 2023

  Posted on 21 August 2023 by Dan Williams in Archived Events.

  Location: St. Catherine’s Down, nr. Niton, Isle of WightDate: Sunday 14/09/2023Registration: 10:00 – 12:00Starts: 10:30 – 12:00Grid Reference: Parking Blackgang viewpoint carpark, signed from Blackgang roundabout (SZ492772)Courses: 2 Score courses.Cost: British Orienteering adult members £3.00, adult non-members £5.00, family group £6.00, Juniors £1.00.Other: Dogs to be kept on leadsOrganiser: Peter BartlettCourses close 2pm.This event takes place […]

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• Shorwell Quiz Walk 1st July 2023

  Posted on 21 May 2023 by Dan Williams in Archived Events.

  Wight Orienteers are holding the annual quiz walk at Shorwell on Saturday evening 1st July 2023. This is a popular fun event for all the family to take part in. Using a specially drawn map and quiz sheet with straight, observational, cryptic and devious clues (to baffle and amuse); find your way around the course, […]

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• Golden Hill Country Park – Thursday 8th June 2023

  Posted on 3 May 2023 by Dan Williams in Archived Events.

  Wight Orienteers invite you to their orienteering event at Golden Hill Country Park on Thursday evening 8th June 2023 at 17:30hrs. This event is part of the Isle of Wight Festival of Running. Location: Golden Hill Country Park, Freshwater, Isle of WightDate: Thursday 8/06/2023Registration: 1700-1900Starts: 1730-1900Grid Reference/ Parking Area:Parking at main Golden Hill car park, […]

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• Brook And Compton Down – 21st May 2023

  Posted on 3 May 2023 by Dan Williams in Archived Events.

  Wight Orienteers invite you to their Level D orienteering event at Brook and Compton Downs on 21st May 2023. Follow orienteering signs from the Military Road entrance to Compton Farm. Location: Brook and Compton Downs, Isle of WightDate: Sunday 21/05/2023Registration: 10:00 – 12:00Starts: 10:30 – 12:00Parking: Parking at Compton Farm Camp Site With kind permission […]

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• Mottistone Event 16th April 2023: message from club chairman

  Posted on 7 April 2023 by Dan Williams in Archived Events, News.

  Hi Everyone, this is just a quick reminder of next orienteering event to be held at Mottistone Common, The Longstone & Mottistone Downs on Sunday 16th April.It was great to see so many of you at Ian’s event in Firestone Copse last month & hope you can all make it to Trevor’s forthcoming event next […]

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• Mottistone Common and Down 16th April 2023

  Posted on 19 March 2023 by Dan Williams in Archived Events.

  Location: Mottistone Common – nr. Brighstone, Isle of WightDate: Sunday 16/04/2023Registration: 10:00 – 12:00Starts: 10:30 – 12:00Grid Reference/ Parking Area:Parking at main National Trust car park, Mottistone (SZ405838)Courses: Colour Coded With Longer Courses Using Mottistone Down. With lovely Views. Yellow, Orange, Long Orange, Green, Blue Other: Dogs to be kept on leadsCost: British Orienteering adult […]

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• Firestone Copse – 5th March 2023

  Posted on 15 February 2023 by Dan Williams in Archived Events.

  Wight Orienteers invite you to their Level D orienteering event at Firestone Copse on 5th March 2023. Follow orienteering signs at main entrance to Firestone Copse. Location: Firestone Copse, nr. Ryde, Isle of WightDate: Sunday 05/03/2023Registration: 10:00 – 12:00Starts: 10:30 – 12:00Grid Reference: Parking & registration at Firestone Copse main car park (SZ558910)Courses: Yellow, Orange […]

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• Brighstone Forest Sunday 22nd January 2023

  Posted on 30 December 2022 by Dan Williams in Archived Events.

  Wight Orienteers invite you to their Level D Brighstone Forest orienteering event on Sunday 22nd January 2023. Follow orienteering signs from Calbourne Bottom (SZ419848). Dogs allowed under control on leads. Location: Brighstone Forest, Brighstone, Isle of WightDate: Sunday 22/01/2023Registration: 10:00 – 12:00Starts: 10:30 – 12:00Grid Reference: Parking follow forest track from Calbourne Bottom, [signed from […]

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• Golden Hill Country Park 18th December 2022

  Posted on 30 November 2022 by Dan Williams in Archived Events.

  Wight Orienteers invite you to their Level D orienteering event at Golden Hill Country Park on Sunday 18th December 2022 Prize for the best dressed festive Orienteer. Nibbles Available. Location: Golden Hill Country Park, Freshwater, Isle of WightDate: Sunday 18/12/2022Registration: 10:00 – 12:00Starts: 10:30 – 12:00Grid Reference/ Parking Area:Parking at main Golden Hill car park, […]

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