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Thursday 17th - Godworth & Gavel

This week you have another opportunity to orienteer in the lovely western fells. Come and join in the fun at "Godworth & Gavel" (a mile east of Kirkland) - families and beginners welcome, with courses suitable for all!

Published: Fri 11 Aug 2017

Galoppen this weekend - your club needs YOU

Come and run at this weekend's Galoppen (Grizedale North) and help WCOC regain the Borrowdale Trophy. The league statistician has been very busy - see how you and your club are doing this year (WCOC are currently leading, but it's close):

Click...

Published: Sun 06 Aug 2017

Scottish 6 Days - the results are in...

Well done to everyone from WCOC who travelled to the Scottish 6 day event in Royal Deeside 30th July - 5th August.

There were some great results throughout the week on individual days, and congratulations to the following who all finished in the...

Published: Fri 28 Jul 2017

Local event this Saturday

Don't miss out on the opportunity to orienteer at Aughertree Fell (near Uldale, NW Lake District) this Saturday morning - starts 11-12. Suitable for all - Orange, Short Green and Green courses available.  Click here for more details.

Published: Thu 20 Jul 2017

TODAY - Owsen Fell (near Lamplugh)

This evening you have another opportunity to orienteer in the lovely western fells. Come and join in the fun at Owsen Fell (just north of Lamplugh) - families and beginners welcome, with courses suitable for all!

Published: Sun 16 Jul 2017

Come and try orienteering this week - Ling Fell (nr Cockermouth)

Come and run in the sun on the beautiful slopes of Ling Fell near Cockermouth this Thursday.  Courses suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced orienteers.

Click here for details.

Published: Sun 09 Jul 2017

SLMM and EYOC 2017 - great results

Congratulations to all the WCOC members who took part in the SLMM this weekend based in Ennerdale. Successes included Lynne Thomas and Jo Cleary (1st FV on Harter Fell), Niamh and Simon Hunter (2nd overall and 1st MIX on Harter Fell), Kate Charles...

Published: Mon 03 Jul 2017

50th Celebration Weekend - Chase Start List now updated

For final Club Chase start times, click here. They will also be available in the Start field (Scale Hill).

Don't forget to come and support the WCOC Juniors fund raise for JEC by coming to buy cakes / drinks at Loweswater Village Hall after the...

Published: Thu 29 Jun 2017

TODAY - Lord's Seat & Barf

Stunning running again - this week's orienteering mini-adventure takes in the fells north of Whinlatter.

Courses suitable for all so come and join in . For details, click here.

Published: Thu 22 Jun 2017

Latest Summer League...

Latest League positions have been added to the Southerndale results files. King of the Mountains current positions are also included on the last page. Still plenty of time to collect some points!

Published: Fri 16 Jun 2017

Coaching this Monday - book a place now...

Coaching for TD2 - TD4 (yellow to light green)

Monday 19th June: 15:30 - 17:30

Scale Hill, near Crummock Water

Please contact Lynne - lynnethomas99@yahoo.co.uk

Published: Thu 15 Jun 2017

This Thursday - Southerndale

Come and explore the hidden valley of Southerndale on the lower slopes on Skiddaw at this Thursday's event. Courses suitable for all!

Published: Wed 14 Jun 2017

Keswick Mountain Festival - this weekend

Come and try orienteering!

Maze orienteering in the Festival village in Crow Park with 5 different very short options available. Also, two short courses suitable for beginners in Cockshot Woods (behind the theatre) - a 0.6km course and a 1.2km...

Published: Wed 07 Jun 2017

Allerdale Chase - Sunday 18th June - entries close tonight

Entries are open for the Allerdale Chase Long O, which this year will be in the fells and woods around the stunning Ennerdale valley. Courses from 4km to 16km - you choose your challenge!

Pre-enter by Tues 13th June: email...

Published: Sat 27 May 2017

Combined BikeO/FootO series

Taking the  fortnightly Allerdale Bike Challenge which takes place on Wednesday evenings with the Thursday evening FootO events will give a combined series. Events will take place on 17/18th May and 31/1st May/June, 14/15th June and 28/29th...

Published: Sun 07 May 2017

URGENT: NO PLANNER = NO EVENT

We still have no planner for the Wasdale event scheduled for 11th May.  If you can help please contact Mike Harrison promptly - miketharrison@yahoo.co.uk

Published: Thu 27 Apr 2017

Quick Route at Buttermere event

If you enjoyed the 'future of O' event at Buttermere and used a GPS watch or tracker on your phone then why not analyse it with Quick Route? Click here for the article from Westword O June 2015 posted on the website and Facebook.

Published: Mon 24 Apr 2017

British Relay Champs Sunday 7th May, Helpers Required...

LOC are hosting the event on behalf of NWOA and we as a club are heavily involved with the Relay day.
Bob Barnby and Rob Holder from WCOC have planned excellent courses and I am the day organiser.
URGENT! We require a lot of help on the day and...

Published: Fri 21 Apr 2017

NWOA Controllers Course...

The NWOA will be running a Controllers Course soon and if any members are interested in attending to learn about the role of controllers, learn the skills needed and potentially become a controller, they should send their names to Lesley (Club...

Published: Tue 11 Apr 2017

FOR SALE - Inov8 shoes

The juniors raising funds for the upcoming World Schools Orienteering Championships have been generously donated the following brand new items for sale:

Inov8 "Mudclaw 300" - size 9.5 (44), precision fit - 50

Please get in touch via...

Published: Mon 03 Apr 2017

JK and British Relay Entries...

If you would like to enter a relay team for the JK on Monday 17th April and/or the British Relay Championship on Sunday 7th May please email Alan cumbriaal@msn.com or send a text to 07398715692 with the following details: your BOF number,...

Published: Sun 12 Mar 2017

Coaching for all - book soon!

WCOC Coaching Sunday 19th March, 1030-1230am, Hogs Earth, Borrowdale, GR 268 187, parking at NT Surprise View car park. Range of exercises: the very experienced can hone their technical skills in these lovely woods, improvers can practice the...

Published: Thu 09 Mar 2017

Compass Sport Start Times for Sunday...

Please see event details for your start times and check SROC website for latest parking information.

Published: Wed 08 Mar 2017

50th Anniversary Club Tops - orders still being taken...

The new specially designed 50th Anniversary Club Top can still be ordered - click here for details of options, sizing and how to order.

Published: Fri 03 Mar 2017

In need of inspiration?

If so, try these stunning videos from the successful Hubmann brothers:

"Train Hard Win Easy"

"Go Hard Or Go Home" 

Published: Tue 28 Feb 2017