Callander Crags SoSOL

Date Start Place OS Grid ref Type Organiser
3 Dec 2022 11 a.m. Callander Crags Cark Park, Callander NN 633 081 SOSOL Chris Smithard
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Further Information

Starts - 11.00-12:30

Terrain - Mix of woods and open.

Parking - In public car parking in Callander

Start - Within 250m of car park.

Finish - Within 250m of car park.

Courses:

  • Yellow - 1.8km - 60m climb - easy navigation. Mostly on paths. Ideal for children who haven't done any/much orienteering before.

  • Orange - 2.3km - 90m climb - moderate navigation, some controls are off the path, suitable for adult beginners and families with children who can walk for an hour

  • Light Green - 2.8km - 150m climb - moderate/difficult navigation, suitable for intermediate orienteers.

  • Short Green - 2.6km - 140m climb - difficult navigation, suitable for intermediate/experienced orienteers.

  • Green - 3.5km - 200m climb - difficult navigation, suitable for intermediate/experienced orienteers.

  • Blue - 5.0km - 250m climb- difficult navigation, suitable for experienced orienteers looking for a long run.

  • Brown - 6.0km - 300m climb - difficult navigation, suitable for experienced orienteers looking for a longer run.

Beginners welcome: if you are a novice, please choose the yellow or orange course and an early start! Go to our home page and follow links for tips for beginners and videos showing you what to do. Ask a friendly club member at the start if you are not sure what to do.

Pre-entry SIEntries. Guaranteed entries close Sunday 27th Nov 23:59. After that whilst map stocks last, including on the day of the event. £9 for adults. £10 per map for adult non-members and groups. £5 for junior members. £6 for junior non-members. £1 per extra map for an adult shadowing juniors.

Entry Limit: 150

Dogs are allowed but only on a lead.

Map and terrain: 1:10,000, new 2022.

Safety brief:

  • Please do not attend if you have covid symptoms or are a close contact

  • Be careful and show respect to other users

  • All participants take part at their own risk

Final Details available above