Author: Graeme Francis

Our latest Craigavon Community Orienteers’ event. Another newly extended map and in my mind incorporating some of the best bits of the park, previously not included on the old map. I know i’m a little late in posting but the lurgy has had the better of me for most of the week. I’ll be off out into the frosty gardens shortly to finalise the planning under the gorgeous blue skies, but courses on offer will be Yellow, Orange, and Light Green. So if you’re at a loss as to what to do tomorrow and want to get out into the crisp Read More …

 Looking for something to do on Sunday again? Don’t worry it’s time for another Craigavon outing if you wish, to an area not used in years: Gosford Forest Park. Ok, the map may need a bit of work but I’ve planned the courses so that you can enjoy the conditions underfoot and run free, well mostly. As usual, there will be something on offer for everyone, whether complete beginner or seasoned pro. All I would ask is that if you are thinking of coming, please let me know for map numbers. Courses on offer: Yellow, Orange, Light Green and Green. Starts Read More …

Well that’s the course’s done! The park is in pretty good nick. Only one large tree down. Very little vegetation, and I have access to ALL areas, plus I’ve extended the map a little for more fun along the riverbank. What more can you want on a Sunday afternoon. Courses available: Yellow :  2.1km Orange :  3.3km ‘Mid’ Green : 4km as the crow flies ( bring your compass for this one ). There’s still a chance to book a map if you wish as i haven’t turned the printer on yet. See you tomorrow

Guess what?!? It’s Tuesday and that can only mean one thing: Orienteering in Edenvilla Park, Craigavon. Courses are designed: Newcomer :     1.5 km                                                 Junior / Intermediate :    2.5km                 Senior :    3.6km  ( optimal route )                         and if that’s not enough for you there is a full blown Snooker-O. See if you can get Read More …

Please note: Sadly, Meelmore this afternoon has been CANCELLED. We have looked at the hillside and it is too wet. These things occasionally happen but don’t worry the event will be rescheduled for a drier Sunday.

Yes sadly the WEE series has finished for another year, but if you’re bored and missing your weekly fix of orienteering already we still have one more Tuesday event in Craigavon! There will be plenty on offer to cater for all standards from novice to regular with a maze for practice at thumbing the map, a normal course designed to give you a challenge, and a score event or two. If you are thinking of coming along all I would ask is that you get in touch or post a comment to say so, so that i know how many maps to print, Read More …

And so this year’s summer season has come to an end. Fourteen events over four months with an extra one thrown-in during July and one cancelled at short notice in August, and Trevor Murphy went to them all!! There’s been a mixture of some good new areas as well as some firm old favorites. I’ll be the first to admit it’s been a messy series this year as we have tried various things in an effort to look to the future. Some good, some not-so, some have worked, some haven’t and I know not everybody has liked the changes, but they were all Read More …

Tyre-d of the mundane? Feel deflated as another weekend draws to a close? Or stumped at how to keeps the kids amused. Don’t fret. If your Tuesday evening isn’t spoke-n for, I have the perfect remedy: Join us for more fun on the run around Edenvilla Park. You’ll never tyre of orienteering as there is always somewhere else to see and explore. As usual, we’ll be at the main Park Car Park off Batchelor’s Walk. Coordinates 54 25 37.5N 6 25 46.0W Starts from 6:30 – 7:30. Cost £2.50 per map.

And so to our 2nd installment in the rebirth of Orienteering in Craigavon. The courses are planned, the maps printed and the sun’s out! What more can you want! Whether you’ll be snookered in the park or a-maze-d at how much fun you can have with a few posts and a bit of tape, there will be plenty on offer for everyone, whether you are a newcomer, novice, or need a run out. So why not come and join us tonight. We’re at the main Park Car Park off Batchelor’s Walk. Coordinates 54 25 37.5N    6 25 46.0W Starts from Read More …