| Date | Event location | Near | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Nov 04th | Haughton and Murray parks DNC | Alford | Local Race, Night |
| Sun Nov 08th | Creag Choinnich, Braemar | Braemar | Local Race |
| Wed Nov 18th | Dess DNC | Aboyne | Local Race, Night |
| Wed Dec 02nd | Birsemore DNC | Aboyne | Local Race, Night |
| Wed Dec 16th | Sluie DNC | Potarch | Local Race, Night |
Full calendar of events & location map
Can't wait? Try one of our Permanent Orienteering Courses, including mobile phone orienteering
MapRunF is an orienteering smartphone app that allows you to take part in virtual orienteering courses which are set up all across Scotland. Maroc has now set up a special set of novice courses in accessible locations across Deeside suitable for anyone to try.
The training courses at Shooting Greens are now available to have a go at in your own time. Tapes will be out in the forest until next Tuesday, 29th Sep.
Print off your own course map from the selection here.
Start and Finish at shelter in Bellwood (GR NO 542 986) , parking at Bellwood carpark, on Aboyne side (GR: NO 538 987, Post Code: AB34 5GH)
Maps now available - click on the link for your colour course below.
Temp. course 1. Yellow/Orange standard; 3.4 km, 40m climb
Temp. course 2. Green/Blue standard; 5.3 km, 70m climb
The Yellow/Orange course follows paths and line features. Some paths are narrow and not suitable for buggies. Please do not run through the bike park. This is marked 'out of bounds'.
The Green/Blue course is technically and physically challenging due to rough ground and vegetation.
Planners: Jonas and Yann Newey
Don't forget to put the map in a plastic wallet or use waterproof paper.
There will be no control kites or timing equipment but the control locations, including start and finish will be marked by clear red and white tape.
Participants must ensure social distancing is maintained at all times, in line with current Government guidance. This is an individual activity so participants take part at their own risk. It is not covered by any orienteering insurance policy.
Don't forget to record your GPS route on Strava.com
Start and Finish on Potarch Green (GR: NO 607972, Post Code: AB31 4BE)
Maps now available - click on the link for your colour course below.
Temp. course 1. Yellow/Orange standard; 3.4 km, 90m climb
Temp. course 2. Green/Blue standard; 5.6 km, 135m climb
The Yellow/Orange course follows paths and line features. Not suitable for buggies as the ground is rough in places.
The Green/Blue course is technically and physically challenging due to rough ground and vegetation.
Planner: Nick Hale
Maps will be available for download from this page on Sunday 12th July. Don't forget to put the map in a plastic wallet or use waterproof paper.
There will be no control kites or timing equipment but the control locations, including start and finish will be marked by clear red and white tape.
Participants must ensure social distancing is maintained at all times, in line with current Government guidance. This is an individual activity so participants take part at their own risk. It is not covered by any orienteering insurance policy.
Don't forget to record your GPS route on Strava.com
Further courses in a new area will be available Monday 27th July.
Please support the Potarch Inn by the Green. They are open for pre-ordered takeaway food on Fridays and for coffee and snacks from 11am to 3pm Saturdays and Sundays.