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This page now shows events run by neighbouring clubs and includes links to the appropriate web sites.



Please note that:-
  • If you take part in one of our events your name will appear in the results and be published on the web. Your name may also appear in the local newspaper reports.

  • We take photos at our events which may be used for promotion of the sport and club; including posting them on the web, displaying on local posters, illustrating club or national newsletters and accompanying newspaper articles. The club will not directly link juniors names to photographs.

  • If you have a pre-existing medical condition that you think an organiser of one of our events should know about should symptoms arise while orienteering, you can download a form on the following link. Medical form


    • MapRunF

    Solway Orienteers has set up some courses using an app called MapRunF. There are currently 5 courses in Dumfries & Galloway with more on the way. To find out more go to the WHAT'S NEW page of this web site.


    Sat. 9 Dec

    Pits n Bumps. Orienteering in Barhill Plantation, Dalbeattie.

    This is a Score event - Score events are a wee bit different from our usual Saturday events. On the 9th the challenge will be to find as many controls as you can, in a designated area of the wood, AND return to the finish before the time limit runs out! There will be two courses

    SHORT Score course for juniors, families and beginners. 30 mins time limit.
    LONG Score course for adults and more experienced orienteers. 50 mins time limit.


    Entry costs are £4 per adult, £2 per junior, with a 50% surcharge also in place for non members. Payment details will be sent out with the final details for the event.

    Starts will run from 10.30 to 11.15. Courses close at 12.20.

    Parking will be in the car park at the junction of Barhill Road and John Street. You can see the location on the following link.
    location of the car park.

    Entries are now open.

    If you would like to take part please fill in the entry form on the following link Entry form pre entry will close at 23:00 on Monday 4th December.
    Pre entry is our preferred method of entry but there will be a limited number of maps available for entry on the day.

    Wed. 20 Jan. 2023

    Nigh O event in Dumfries.

    Orienteering at night! What fun. The venue is still to be confirmed but will be in Dumfries.

    Starts will run from 18.00 to 19.00.

    There will be two courses on offer
    Short 2km
    Long 4.2km

    More details to follow.

    Tue. 2 Jan. 2024

    Mabie Knoll Bagging. A Score orienteering event in Mabie Forest near Dumfries.



    More details to follow.