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 […]
Continue Reading...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 […]
Continue Reading...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, […]
Continue Reading...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, […]
Continue Reading...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 […]
Continue Reading...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 […]
Continue Reading...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 […]
Continue Reading...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 […]
Continue Reading...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 […]
Continue Reading...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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