2025/26 SeriesIsle of Eriska TBCSun 18 January, 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.

Last updated: Sun 28 September, 2025

Pre Event Info

A brand new area recently mapped by Ruari.

Location Info

Near: Benderloch
Lat,Lng: 56.533,-5.4124
OS Grid Ref: NM902431
Postcode: PA371SD

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Directions / Parking

TBC

Map / Terrain

Comprises island of Eriska and includes former golf course, rough grassland, parkland around the Isle of Eriska Hotel and technical native wooded area on the nort of the island.

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.