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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.
    15 Nov.



    Local Event Silvercraig and Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright.

    Start times will run from 10.30 to 12.00.

    Our usual 3 courses will be on offer
    Short This course is Yellow standard and is suitable for beginners and young families. The course is mainly on or close to paths or line features. Approx. 1.5k
    Medium This course is Orange, light Green standard and is designed for those who have some orienteering experience. Approx. 2.4k
    Long This course is Green standard and is ideal for those who are experienced orienteers. Approx. 3.5k

    Cost for members is £5 per adult, £2.50 per junior. Non members are welcome to take part but there is a £2 surcharge for adult non-members and £1 surcharge for juniors.

    Non members are welcome and there will be help on hand for anyone who is new to the sport to get started.


    Entries
    Pre entries are now open. If you would like to take part please fill in the entry form on the following link. Entry form

    Pre entering allows us to know how many maps to order for each course and also speeds up the process on the day for those taking part as all the data for the entry form has been collected.

    Pre entries close at 23.00 on 9th November.

    There will be a small number of maps available for entry at the event. To be sure of getting the course of your choice it is best to pre enter.



    Wed.
    26 Nov



    Night event

    Venue to be confirmed

    Non members are welcome and there will be help on hand for anyone who is new to the sport to get started.








    Sat.
    13 Dec.



    Local Event

    Venue to be confirmed

    Non members are welcome and there will be help on hand for anyone who is new to the sport to get started.








    Fri.
    2 Jan. 2026



    Mabie Knoll Bagging, Mabie Forest near Dumfries

    Non members are welcome and there will be help on hand for anyone who is new to the sport to get started.