21:19, 21st October: Provisional results for SoSOL 1 are now available. Thanks to Robin Strain for producing and hosting these.
Thanks to all Tayside Orienteers who helped make this event a success; thanks also to everyone who came. Officials' comments and confirmed results will be here shortly.
Final details for South of Scotland Orienteering League Event 1, presented by Tayside Orienteers.
Organiser/Planner: Dave Prentice. Tel 01738 583345 or email dave_prentice @ btinternet.com.
Parking will be at Culteuchar Farm (Grid ref NO082159)
There will be a £1 car park charge.
Please arrive before 12.30 as the track to the farm is narrow – we will allow cars to exit after 1240.
A note from the organiser (15 Oct): The track to the car park was somewhat rough (though I went up it several times in my Mondeo, and Stirling Surveys had no problems). The farmer has since filled in the main potholes, though I have not yet been to see. I will update this page with more information before the weekend.
Update from Dave Prentice (18th Oct): The farmer has done a great job, as he promised, making up the track to the farmhouse. So there is no problem getting a car to the farmhouse. From there, a 'standard' car (eg mine) should have no problem following the track (which is rutted but smooth grass on top), to the parking area. But if you have low ground clearance, there is a smooth (though steeper) grass option which will be fine if it stays dry and should be ok unless really wet. My VW camper negotiated the former uphill and the latter down ok. A marshal will provide directions on the day.
However, if your car has very low ground clearance or if you have a large camper or van, park on the straight section of road before the signed track and walk up – 8 mins).
From the M90, turn off at J9 into Bridge of Earn (A912). After crossing the railway bridge, turn L onto the B935 through Forgandenny, then fork left to Ardargie. Pass the turn to Ardargie and then follow signed track on the left.
NB Roadworks on Forth Road Bridge - there may be delays. Delays also expected on Kincardine Bridge. Please leave plenty of time and consider travelling via Stirling.
From the A9, at the top of Cairnie Braes turn onto the B934 for Dunning; turn R over the Earn and after the level crossing go straight (don’t go R to Dunning or L to Forteviot) to Invermay. Left at T junction. Fork R signed to Rossie Ochil and then R at T-junction. Just past the entrance to Ardargie, the drive leading up to Culteuchar Farm on your L will be signed.
The farmer of the land we are using for assembly, etc runs a farmhouse B&B. At this time of year, Perthshire is looking great with all the autumn colours, so if you fancy staying a night (and a lie-in on Sunday morning!), then phone: Alan Fotheringham, Craighall Farm House, Forgandenny. Tel: 01738 812415
Full range of colour coded plus string course.
| Course | Length | Climb | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3km | 45m | 6 |
| Yellow | 2.3km | 65m | 8 |
| Orange | 3.8km | 115m | 9 |
| Light Green | 3.7km | 160m | 12 |
| Green | 5.4km | 220m | 15 |
| Red | 5.9km | 200m | 11 |
| Blue | 8.0km | 270m | 16 |
| Brown | 9.5km | 270m | 21 |
Some of the best hill-running terrain in Perthshire, nearly all grassy underfoot. Fast open orienteering with some forest thrown in to test the longer courses. Great views - if you take time to look around!
Maps used will be 1:10,000 5m contour interval. EXTENDED and updated (2007) Glenearn and Berryknowe map - N part.
The SportIdent system will be used. Please note that under BOF Rules it is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure that the card registers when you punch at a control. The unit will flash and bleep; if this fails, you should use the conventional pin punch located on the T-bar to punch your map as evidence.
Competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
With courses starting at 175m above sea level and some rising to 300m, weather protection MAY be mandatory. Please check the weather forecast before the event and bring suitable clothing.
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