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 […]

WEE 6 – Lady Dixon Park

Wed, 9th Aug 23 @ 18:30 – 19:30 – — THIS EVENT WILL BE ONLINE PRE-ENTRY ONLY — Wednesday Evening Event no.6 will be held at Lady Dixon park. Courses planned by Anastasiia Mahlych, who has put in lots of nice route choice options. Newcomers are very welcome – don’t hesitate to visit registration where experienced orienteers will be happy to answer queries and […]

MEA Love Parks Week #3 💚🌳

Fri, 4th Aug 23 @ 11:00 – 13:00 – ‘Come and Try It’ Orienteering Activities in three locations in Mid & East Antrim The third and final event of the week is on: 📆 Fri 04 August. Starts @ 1100-1300 📍Carnfunnock Country Park – Coast Road Larne BT40 2QG Two courses exploring the mixed parkland of Carnfunnock Country Park. This will be especially suited for […]

WEE 5 – Ulster University: Jordanstown

Wed, 2nd Aug 23 @ 18:30 – 19:30 – August’s first Wednesday Evening Event will be held at UU Jordanstown campus with excellent courses planned by Sarah Gamble. Newcomers are very welcome – don’t hesitate to visit registration where experienced orienteers will be happy to answer queries and give advice! Registration/download will be in the carpark. If you have pre-entered and have an SI […]

MEA Love Parks Week #2 💚🌳

Wed, 2nd Aug 23 @ 11:00 – 13:00 – ‘Come and Try It’ Orienteering Activities in three locations in Mid & East Antrim The second event is on: 📆 Wed 02 July. Starts @ 1100-1300 📍Bashfordslands Wood, Oakfield Community Development Centre Oakfield Drive Carrickfergus BT38 7SP Two courses exploring the mixed woodland of Bashfordsland Wood. This will be especially suited for newcomers and families. […]

MEA Love Parks Week #1 💚🌳

Mon, 31st Jul 23 @ 11:00 – 13:00 – ‘Come and Try It’ Orienteering Activities in three locations in Mid & East Antrim The first event is on: 📆 Mon 31 July. Starts @ 1100-1300 📍People’s Park Doury Road Ballymena BT43 6JA Three short, easy courses exploring the park which will be especially suited for newcomers and families. Toilets, parking, duck pond, children’s playground, […]

Summer O at Gosford #2

Sun, 30th Jul 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 […]

Eastside Parkfest – Orangefield Orienteering

Sun, 30th Jul 23 @ 12:00 – 16:00 – Come and Try It event at Greenville Park, Orangefield on a Sunday afternoon. Sun 30 July, 1200-1600. Perfect family fun day out will lots else going on at the Parkfest. For more info visit: https://www.eastsidearts.net/events/parkfest-2/

MESS #5 Meelmore

Thu, 27th Jul 23 @ 20:30 – 22:30 – Please Note: Change in location for MESS#5. It has moved from Tollymore to Meelmore. It has been wet, so please bring sensible footwear and be prepared to get a little squelchy 🙂 4️⃣courses on offer: Beginner – about 2km. Navigation using or close to paths and other obvious linear features. Improver – about 2.5-3.5km. On […]

Summer O at Gosford #1

Sun, 23rd Jul 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 […]