2025/26 SeriesDunstaffnageSun 29 March, 2026
Local level event
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.
Results
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. Registration from 10.30. Note that clocks go forward at 01.00 on Sunday
If you would like some coaching and introduction to orienteering technique, please come for 10.00hrs.
Course Information
There will be 3 courses available;
String - For toddlers. Likely marine theme
Yellow/Orange - 2-3Km - Basic use of the compass and route choice. For novice adults or juniors who have orienteered before.
Green - 3-4Km -for experienced orienteers. Technically challenging
Entry Details
If you are an existing member you should be sent an invite to the event via Ecko's Spond App.
If you wish to attend, please accept the invite and state in a comment how many other adult non-members, and juniors will be in your party and how many maps of each course you need.
Once registered we will send you a payment request via the Spond site for the number of people you have requested an entry for.
Alternatively you can sign up to the Spond App and then look for Ecko group site. https://www.spond.com/sign-up
Entry on the day is possible, but we print only a few extra maps.
Dog restrictions
Dogs allowed
Facilities
Nearest toilets are in Oban
Contacts / Officials
or sign up to the Spond App and then look for Ecko group site. https://www.spond.com/sign-up