Lochend Woods
30 August 2025
Lochend Wood: © Richard Webb - geograph.org.uk/p/4917225
Lochend is a flat wood mainly made up of conifers with patches of birch and ash. There is an extensive path network and some vehicle tracks where care is needed but it is an ideal area of juniors and newcomers.
Orienteers of all abilities are welcome to join us on the day when we will have a range of courses to suit everyone. The Light Green course crosses roads so is only suitable for those aged 16 and over or juniors who are being closely accompanied by an adult.
To avoid the football which is taking place at Hallhill we will be meeting at Yosemite Park instead.
Dunbar is the driest, sunniest town in Scotland, but we can’t guarantee the weather so please dress appropriately!
Results
- Simple results are here.
- Routegadget allows you to plot your route, either by hand or by downloading a gpx file from a watch or phone and to look where you and others went.
- Winsplits Online gives another way of comparing your times for each leg.
- British Orienteering collect results from all events and publish ranking scores for larger events.
Type of event:
Local event in the East of Scotland Orienteering Association (ESOA) series
Terrain:
- Lochend is a flat wood mainly made up of conifers with patches of birch and ash. There is an extensive path network and some vehicle tracks where care is needed. At this time of year undergrowth will be very dense if you leave the path network.
- There are nettles and brambles so full leg cover is recommended for the longest course.
- The longest course has road crossings so not available to under 16s unless closely accompanied by an adult.
- Some controls are closely grouped so it is important to check the control codes before punching.
- Please not enter any areas marked as out of bounds.
Other Users:
The area is very well used by the general public including dog walkers and families. Please respect their right to be there at the same time as you are orienteering.
Dogs:
The area is well used by dog walkers so dogs are welcome to come with orienteers.
Toilets:
The toilets at Hallhill Sports Centre will not be available. There are public toilets at the north end of Dunbar High Street and customer toilets in Asda and Dunbar Garden Centre.
Parking:
There is no dedicated parking area for this event. Please park responsibly within the residential streets around Yosemite Park and do not block provate drives or bus stops etc.
Accessibility:
All courses except Light Green use the path network and the paths are clear enough for buggy access.
Location
Nearest Town: Dunbar
Grid Ref: NT669779
Nearest Postcode: EH42 1FW
Directions
Public Transport
There are a hourly bus and train services from Edinburgh to Dunbar on Saturdays and less than 1km to walk within Dunbar to Registration.
Registration & Start Times
Registration
This will be online (and for newcomers near the parking area on Yosemite Park) – look for the ELO flag and tent!
Please select an early start time if you think you might take a long time to complete your course.
Start and Finish:
Start times are between 1:30pm and 3:00pm.
Start and Finish are close to registration
Courses Close:
The courses will close at 4:00pm and it is essential that you report to the Finish by then, even if you have not completed your course.
Course Information
Map
The map is printed at 1:5000 with 5m contours.
Timing
SportIdent (SI) electronic timing will be used – we will have SIs for hire free of charge but there is a £30 charge if lost. Units, apart from start and finish, will be set for contactless punching.
Courses
There will be White, Yellow, Orange and Light Green courses.
| Course | Length / Ascent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| White | TBC / TBC | For competitive 9-10 year olds and 11-12 year old beginners. Follows paths with a control at each choice point. |
| Yellow | TBC / TBC | For competitive 11-12 year olds and 13-14 year old beginners. Follows line features with controls after choice points. |
| Orange | TBC / TBC | For competitive 13-14 year olds and beginner adults. Controls near paths or line features. |
| Light Green | TBC / TBC | For more experienced orienteers. More challenging navigation including route choice and rougher terrain. Because of the road crossings ALL under 16s (on the day) must be accompanied by an adult. |
More details about the colour coding is available on the Scottish Orienteering website.
Organiser:
Andrea Davison
Planner:
Jonathan Ellis
Entry Charges
Entry is cheaper if you are a current 2025 member of a club affiliated to Scottish or British Orienteering.
Please ensure that your membership has been renewed for 2025.
| British Orienteering member | Scottish Orienteering member | Non‑member | Late entry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | £4.50 | £5.50 | £6.50 | +£1 |
| Juniors | £2.50 | £3.00 | £3.50 | +50p |
| Pair of Seniors | £6.00 | £7.00 | £8.00 | +£1 |
| Pair of Juniors (no accompanying adults) | £3.50 | £4.00 | £4.50 | +50p |
| Junior and Parent | £4.50 | £5.50 | £6.50 | +£1 |
| Family Groups (one or more children accompanied by one or more adults) | £6.00 | £7.00 | £8.00 | +£1 |
| Second Course (white/yellow/orange) | £1.00 | £1.00 | £1.00 |
*Members of any orienteering club will receive a discount but we do charge extra for late entries received after we order the maps (usually the Monday before the event).
Safety and Risk
A comprehensive risk assessment (RA) has been carried out by the organisers, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
- You are advised to complete a course which is appropriate to your fitness and orienteering ability – please speak to one of the registration team if you would like advice.
- Small children should be supervised when near ponds/marshes or close to public roads..
- Please be conscious of other people in the area.
The RA will be available for inspection at Registration.
Medical Conditions:
If you, or anyone in your group (including juniors), have a medical condition that first-aiders or health professionals should know about in the event of accident or illness during the course of the event please print off the Medical Form, complete it fully and bring it along to the event. You should complete a separate copy for each individual who has a medical condition. Please leave the completed Medical Form at Event Registration. If it is not in a labelled sealed envelope, it will be put in one and will be opened only in an emergency. It will be shredded immediately after the event if you do not claim it back.
Privacy
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