2025/26 SeriesDunstaffnageSun 30 November, 2025

Explanation of Event levels

Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Activities are non competitive events used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.

Last updated: Sun 28 September, 2025

Location Info

Near: Dunbeg
Lat,Lng: 56.452,-5.4396
OS Grid Ref: NM881342
Postcode: PA37 1QA

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Directions / Parking

Parking at Dunstaffnage Castle Carpark.

Follow signs off the A85 to Dunbeg and Dunstaffnage Castle. Continue through Dunbeg, SAMS marine lab to the castle carpark.

Map / Terrain

Based at the Dunstaffnage Castle Carpark the area comprises the Scottish Association for Marine Science buildings and surroundings, woodland and coastline around Dunstaffnage and beyond Dunbeg new developments as well as some of the public spaces within the Dunbeg settlement.

Registration and Start times

Starts from 11.00 to 12.00.

If you would like some coaching and introduction to orienteering technique, please come for 10.00hrs.

Course Information

Range of courses to suit all

Yellow - 1-2Km Uses simple linear features like paths, walls and streams. Mainly used by under 12’s and family groups
Orange - 2-3Km - Basic use of the compass and route choice. Ideal for novice adults or experienced youngsters
Short Green - 3-4Km -for experienced orienteers. Physically and technically challenging but shorter than a green
Blue - 4-6 Km- for experienced orienteers. Physically and technically challenging but longer than a green

Entry Details

Juniors/students : £4

Seniors (members) : £6

Seniors (non members of Scottish Orienteering or British Orienteering) : £7

We very much prefer online entry and payment of entry fees.

Please email info@ecko.org.uk with the following details for each competitor:

Name
Club
Age Group (M14, W35 etc; or give year of birth)
Dibber number (we will allocate a club dibber for those who don't have their own).
Payment method (bank transfer or cash)

Bank details:

Account name: Loch Eck Orienteers

Sort code: 87-43-62

Account number: 75376768

Entry on the day is possible, but we print only a few extra maps.