Wednesday Evening Night Training WENT2 – Eastside Belfast

Wed, 8th Nov 23 @ 19:30 – 20:30 – WENT 2 – Eastside Belfast Organiser/planner – Ric Gamble (Email: rdo@niorienteering.org.uk; Mob: 07717297676) As our first WENT was cancelled due to poor weather, our first training session is set to take place on the streets of East Belfast. Sure to be fast and fun! This will take the form of a MapRun (GPS based smart […]

Autumn Trophy 2 – Gosford forest Park

Sun, 22nd Oct 23 @ 14:00 – 15:30 – It is great to get back orienteering in Gosford forest – a mix of pine and deciduous. There will be 4 courses to choose from, suitable for the very youngest and those new to the sport as well as the experienced orienteer. For the observant amongst you, you will notice that the normal Short Green […]

Autumn Trophy 1 – Cairn Wood

Sat, 9th Sep 23 @ 11:00 – 13:00 – Please consider the parking arrangements below. Don’t miss our first Autumn Trophy race of 2023. Once again we will get to make good use of these newly mapped woods with the four usual courses on offer. Those on longer courses may pass the forest’s summit at the back where you can enjoy spectacular views over […]

WEE 8 – Barnett Demesne

Wed, 23rd Aug 23 @ 18:30 – 19:30 – — THIS EVENT WILL BE ONLINE PRE-ENTRY ONLY — This is because Belfast Parks do not permit transfer of money on their land.  The year’s final Wednesday Evening Event is at Barnett’s Park with excellent courses planned by James Earnshaw. Newcomers are very welcome – don’t hesitate to visit registration where experienced orienteers will be […]

MESS #7 Kilbroney Park

Tue, 22nd Aug 23 @ 18:45 – 19:45 –   Summer Training in the Mournes IMPORTANT: EARLIER START 1830-1930, COURSES CLOSE 2030.  CAR PARK WILL BE LOCKED AT 2100.  For the longer courses, a headtorch might be a good idea – it is getting a bit dark in the denser forest. If you might be back late, please consider parking on the road in front […]

Summer O at Gosford #4

Sun, 20th Aug 23 @ 14:00 – 17:00 – The Summer O series will take place at Gosford Forest Park. Dates |  Sunday 23 & 30 July, 13 & 20 August Time | 2.00pm – 5.00pm Cost | £2.00 per person per session. Duration | 1 – 1.5 hours to complete the course Each event will be split into 15 minute start windows beginning at 2.00pm and lasting until […]

WEE 7 – Antrim Castle Gardens

Wed, 16th Aug 23 @ 18:30 – 19:30 – Wednesday Evening Event no.7 will be held at Antrim Castle gardens with excellent courses planned by Peter Gamble. Newcomers are very welcome – don’t hesitate to visit registration where experienced orienteers will be happy to answer queries and give advice! Vehicle parking Castle Mall Car Park. Please note: this is on the other side of […]

Summer O at Gosford #3

Sun, 13th Aug 23 @ 14:00 – 17:00 – The Summer O series will take place at Gosford Forest Park. Dates |  Sunday 23 & 30 July, 13 & 20 August Time | 2.00pm – 5.00pm Cost | £2.00 per person per session. Duration | 1 – 1.5 hours to complete the course Each event will be split into 15 minute start windows beginning at 2.00pm and lasting until […]

The Original Mourne Seven Sevens Walk – 2023

Sat, 12th Aug 23 @ 06:30 – 08:00 – 2024 ENTRIES OPEN 10TH FEBRUARY – DETAILS TO BE PUBLISHED SOON. Info below left up for reference. The following information is provisional and will be updated closer to the event. The entry link is at the bottom of this page. FINAL INSTRUCTIONS – Please download and read here It is important to note that this […]

MESS #6 Castlewellan Forest Park

Thu, 10th Aug 23 @ 18:45 – 19:45 – 4️⃣courses on offer: Beginner – about 2km. Navigation using or close to paths and other obvious linear features. Improver – about 2.5-3.5km. On linear features, with decision points Advanced – about 3-3.5km. Challenging navigation TD4 and physical terrain. Expert – about 4-5km. Challenging navigation TD4/5 and physical terrain. 👋Everyone welcome! Complete beginners, families, dogs, runners […]