Winter Series 2025/26GanavanSun 28 September, 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.

Results

• Results and Splits

Report

Apologies for late appearance of results. As most competitors know, the club laptop took a hissy fit and refused to accept more than a few downloads during the event, forcing us to employ a more twentieth century method for the remaining downloads (thanks Andy). I think I can say that, after some manipulation, the posted results bear a good approximation to the true results (if you have any issues let me know via info@ecko.org.uk). A small number of folk missed control 2 on the Yellow course, but our friendly computer has credited them with it as they must have passed within a few metres of it.

Alan

Thanks to everyone who came out on such a lovely day. In particular, thanks to;

Ruari for planning

Finlo for putting the controls out

Hazel for organising the string course

Alan for all his technical wizadry ably supported by Andy

...for those asking for guidance on what symbols mean on the map and the control descriptions this link takes you to a range of guidance

Beginners & New Members | Scottish Orienteering Association

Ross

Last updated: Wed 01 October, 2025

Pre Event Info

Welcome to EckO's first event of the season. This event is suitable for beginners, families and of course experienced orienteers.

Location Info

Near: Oban
Lat,Lng: 56.4367,-5.471
OS Grid Ref: 862 327
Postcode: PA34 5TB

Open an interactive map in:
GoogleMap - Streetmap (OS 50k)
OpenStreetMap - BingMap (OS 50k)

Map / Terrain

Ganavan is a mix of open rough moorland interspersed with useful tracks, and regenerative woodland. Many new paths and mountain bike tracks have been added to the map.

Registration and Start times

Registration will be from 10:30 and the start will be open from 11.00 - 12.00 with courses closing at 14.00.

Course Information

String course suitable for toddlers and young families
Yellow 1.7km 35m climb - Uses simple linear features like paths, walls and streams. Mainly used by under 12’s and family groups
Orange 2.6km 80m climb - Basic use of the compass and route choice. Ideal for novice adults or experienced youngsters
Short Green 3.2km 95m climb - for experienced orienteers. Physically and technically challenging but shorter than a green
Blue 5km 140m climb - 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.