‘Come & Try’ Orienteering Activity – Archallagan Forest
‘Come & Try’ Orienteering Activity – Archallagan Forest
Saturday 7th March 2026
Family friendly orienteering activity suitable for all ages.
- 3 Courses to choose from (Short / Medium / Long) of different distances & number of markers to visit.
- Activity suitable for Families, Individuals & Groups.
- Your choice to Walk, Jog or Run.
- Wear suitable clothing and footwear for weather conditions & time of year.
- Children must be under the supervision of an adult.
- Compass is optional, to assist with navigation.
Registration time: 9:30am – 10:20am.
Individual START times from 9:30am – 10:30am.
Participants must return to the finish by 12:30pm at the latest even if they do not complete their course.
Orienteering Maps supplied – Cost: Adult: £4.00. Youth under 18yrs: £1.50. Family (2 Adults & Children under 18yrs): £8.00 (max) (Note: Additional adults in family group pay adult fee). Cash only payment.
Various Categories – SOLO: male / female / youth. GROUP: adult / family / youth.
Registration, Start & Finish Area: Beside the southern car parking area just off the Eairy Kelly road, southern edge of Archallagan Forest, (registration signposted).
Activity –
Navigate in order to each orange & white control flag marked on your selected course map and as written on the description sheet, whilst choosing the best route to get to each control flag. Pin-punch your scorecard to prove that you have visited each control flag on your course. Note: If undertaking the Long course please arrive early to allow you to complete the course before the activity finish time.
