Whitekirk Hill
Saturday 31 January 2026
Rocky outcrop near Whitekirk Photo © M J Richardson (cc-by-sa/2.0)
Whitekirk Hill boasts a variety of rock and contour features on broadly open hillside with picturesque views over East Lothian.
The majority of the paths are mown strips through the grass though they appear to be more permanent and there are many informal paths around the former golf course.
Parking for the event is at the Whitekirk Hill resort and we’d encourage you to make use of the excellent cafe which is there.
Orienteers of all abilities are welcome to join us on the day when we will have a range of courses to suit everyone.
Advance Information
Terrain:
- Open land.
- Runnability is generally very good.
- There is some gorse and scratching undergrowth so shorts are not recommended – wear full leg cover.
- Please observe any out of bounds areas.
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:
Toilets are available in the cafe building.
Accessibility:
Most courses involve bumpy sections.
Location
Nearest Town: North Berwick
Grid Ref: NT 599 825
Nearest Postcode: EH42 1XR
Directions
If travelling from the west leave the A1 at the Abbotview junction (signposted for East Linton) and head east, continuing past East Linton on the A199. Turn left on the A198 signposted for Tyninghame and North Berwick. At Whitekirk Village turn right towards Whitekirk Hill which is on your left.
Parking is in the Play Barn area and registration is in the Barn itself. To get to the car park, go towards the main building turn left and follow the signs.
Public Transport
Nearest Defibrillator:
At registration
Registration & Start Times
Registration
This will be online (and for newcomers near the car 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.
Parking is in the Play Barn area and registration is near the Barn itself. To get to the car park, go towards the main building turn left and follow the sign.
Start and Finish:
Start times will be from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.
The start is only about 100 m from the car park, the finish about 150 m away.
Courses Close:
The courses will close at 4:00pm so 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 1:7500 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 and courses.
| Course | Length / Ascent | Description |
|---|
More details about the colour coding is available on the Scottish Orienteering website.
Planner:
Jamie Wilson
Entry Charges
Entry is cheaper if you are a current 2026 member of a club affiliated to Scottish or British Orienteering.
Please ensure that your membership has been renewed for 2026.
| British Orienteering member | Scottish Orienteering member | Non‑member | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | £4.50 | £5.50 | £6.50 |
| Juniors | £2.50 | £3.00 | £3.50 |
| Pair of Seniors | £6.00 | £7.00 | £8.00 |
| Pair of Juniors (no accompanying adults) | £3.50 | £4.00 | £4.50 |
| Junior and Parent | £4.50 | £5.50 | £6.50 |
| Family Groups (one or more children accompanied by one or more adults) | £6.00 | £7.00 | £8.00 |
| Second Course (white/yellow/orange) | £1.00 | £1.00 | £1.00 |
*Members of any orienteering club will receive a discount but please enter early so we know how many maps to order. You can cancel your entry up until the entries close and then you’ll receive a credit for your entry fees which you can use at a future 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 wash your hands after finishing your course to avoid the risk of infection and to carefully check for ticks. The full Risk Assessment will be available for inspection at Registration.
Please note: Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered.
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.
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