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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.


    Wed. 13 Nov. 2024

    Night O.

    The Crichton Grounds, Dumfries.

    The clocks have changed so it's time to dust off your head torch. Night orienteering is back.

    There will be 3 courses. Distances are approximate.

    Short 1.4 km
    Medium 2.7 km
    Long 4.4 km

    All courses will cross roads, we recommend participants wear hi-vis clothing.

    Start times will run from

    18.00 to 19.00.

    Courses close at 19:30. The entry fees for members are £4 per adult and £2 per junior. Non members fees are £6 per adult and £3 per junior. Non members are welcome and there will be help on hand for anyone who is new to the sport to get started.

    Pre entries are now open. Pre entries close at 23.00 on Sunday 10th November. There will be a small number of extra maps available for entry on the night but to be sure of getting the course of your choice it is best to pre enter.If you would like to take part please fill in the entry form on the following link. Entry form

    Sat. 23 Nov. 2024

    Silvercraig and Barhill Wood

    Kirkcudbright.

    The entry fees for members are £4 per adult and £2 per junior. Non members fees are £6 per adult and £3 per junior. Non members are welcome and there will be help on hand for anyone who is new to the sport to get started.

    Wed. 4 Dec. 2024

    Night O.

    Crossmichael.

    A Score event. Score events are a wee bit different from our usual Saturday events. 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.

    The entry fees for members are £4 per adult and £2 per junior. Non members fees are £6 per adult and £3 per junior. Non members are welcome and there will be help on hand for anyone who is new to the sport to get started.

    Sat. 14 Dec. 2024

    Pits n Bumps, Barhill Wood

    Dalbeattie.

    A Score event. Score events are a wee bit different from our usual Saturday events. 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.

    The entry fees for members are £4 per adult and £2 per junior. Non members fees are £6 per adult and £3 per junior. Non members are welcome and there will be help on hand for anyone who is new to the sport to get started.

    Thur. 2 Jan. 2025

    Mabie Knoll Bagging in Mabie Forest

    To be confirmed

    Near Dumfries.

    A Score event. Score events are a wee bit different from our usual Saturday events. 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.

    The entry fees for members are £4 per adult and £2 per junior. Non members fees are £6 per adult and £3 per junior. Non members are welcome and there will be help on hand for anyone who is new to the sport to get started.