Wight Orienteers

Author: Dan Williams

  • A Plea For Helpers – Registration Volunteers Needed!

    Eileen has been running registration at WIGHTO events for the past umpteen years and will resign from this role after the 50th Anniversary Event . Therefore we need volunteers to replace her irreplaceable efforts! WIGHTO ideally require a group of 4 or 5 to share the load. This will mean that whoever is at registration […]

  • Provisional: The Needles Headland – WIGHTO 50th Anniversary Event April 2026

    Wight Orienteers April event celebrates the 50th anniversary of WIGHTO and is to be held at Needles Headland (West Highdown). Warren Farm will be used for registration, starts and finish. This event will take place on either Sunday 19th or 26th April 2026. Further details available nearer the date.

  • Provisional: Parkhurst Forest Event 15th March 2026

    Wight Orienteers March event is to be held in the Northern area of Parkhurst Forest. The provisional date is Sunday 15th March 2026. Further details available nearer the date.

  • Provisional: St Catherine’s Down Event 25th January 2026

    Wight Orienteers January event is to be held at St Catherine’s Down. The provisional date is Sunday 25th January 2026. Further details available nearer the date.

  • RESULTS: Firestone Copse 2nd November 2025

    Results for the orienteering event held at Firestone Copse on Sunday 2nd November 2025. Click here to view the results in pdf format

  • Golden Hill Event – 7th December 2025

    Wight Orienteers invite you to their orienteering event at Golden Hill Country park on 7th December 2025. Location: Golden Hill Country Park, Freshwater, Isle of WightDate: Sunday 07/12/2025Registration: 10:00 – 12:00Starts: 10:30 – 12:00Parking: Parking at main car park for RVN – see signs on day.Courses: Fun Christmas Quiz Event Long and Short Score and Orange CoursesCost: British Orienteering & WIGHTO […]

  • Firestone Copse Event – 2nd November 2025

    Wight Orienteers invite you to their orienteering event at Firestone Copse on 2nd November 2025. Location: Firestone Copse, (nr. Wootton/Ryde), Isle of WightDate: Sunday 02/11/2025Registration: 10:00 – 12:00Starts: 10:30 – 12:00Parking: Parking at main car park and at loading bay on other side of road (Firestone Copse Road). Grid ref SZ558910Courses: Colour Coded options.Cost: British […]

  • RESULTS: Ventnor Downs 28th September 2025

    Results for the orienteering event held at Ventnor Downs on Sunday 28th September 2025. Click here to view the results in pdf format

  • WIGHTO’s 50th Anniversary: A Request For Information, Stories & Photos

    Wight Orienteers will be entering its 50th year in the Spring of 2026! And the club’s secretary, Carol, will be preparing a report of the club’s history to be published in local Isle of Wight newspapers. She will be compiling memorabilia from the clubs distant past to the present &would be grateful for our members […]

  • Ventnor Downs Event – 28th September 2025

    Wight Orienteers invite you to their orienteering event at Ventnor Downs on 28th September 2025. Follow orienteering signs from Down Lane junction in Upper Ventnor. Location: Ventnor Downs, Ventnor, Isle of WightDate: Sunday 28/09/2025Registration: 10:00 – 12:00Starts: 10:30 – 12:15Parking: Follow Down Lane and signage to parking next to old radar station. Grid ref SZ556778Courses: […]