West Cumberland Orienteering Club

Upcoming Events

Date Event Type
Sat 17 Jan Hammond's Pond Saturday Series
Thu 22 Jan Marron Leys
Thu 29 Jan Latrigg from Spoony Green Lane
Thu 05 Feb Scale Hill
Thu 12 Feb Keswick Golf Course

Latest Results

Date Event Type
Thu 27 Nov Setmurthy
Thu 20 Nov Whinlatter Silva Night Cup 3
Thu 13 Nov Camerton Silva Night Cup 2
Thu 06 Nov Bridekirk Silva Night Cup 1
Thu 23 Oct Braithwaite Rocket League Finale
West Cumberland Orienteering Club is based in the Western half of the English Lake District. We host events on a weekly basis from informal Thursday nights to district or regional events held at weekends. Everyone is welcome to try the sport.

Recent News

Beer Trail Trail 2018 is open....!

If you fancy a navigational challenge with a reward at the finish the traditional Beer Trail is now open for business! Full details and maps are on the event listing HERE

Published: Sun 23 Dec 2018

Keeping safe at Cockermouth urban event - important -please read

Keeping safe on an urban night event
In order to keep all runners safe please read the following info/update:
  • Hi-Viz clothing/reflective running accessories are strongly advised for ALL runners - it will be MANDATORY for all JUNIORS. It will be dark...

Published: Wed 19 Dec 2018

New for December 2018 - Club Singlet

After much consultation and deliberation the final design for a club vest has arrived. Price 17 for seniors and 10 for juniors. The sizing guide can be found here https://www.bryzosport.com/size-chart. Orders to be given to Lesley...

Published: Sat 15 Dec 2018

Congratulations to everyone at WCOC!

Last year WCOC won back the Borrowdale Trophy (the inter-club competition for Cumbrian orienteering clubs). Now that all the stats have been crunched from this year's series, it can be announced that WCOC retain the trophy in 2018!

For...

Published: Fri 23 Nov 2018

WCOC Coaching 2018 - 10th November - book now...

Next coaching will be in conjuntion with the Orienteering Foundation Day at Dale Park.  See details here: The Orienteering Foundation. This is TD5 coaching suitable for experienced orienteers only. WCOC will be taking a minibus to the...

Published: Sun 21 Oct 2018

Copeland Chase - 18th Nov - entries close TODAY

Entries are still open for this year's Copeland Chase (Long O) on Sun 18th Nov, which will be a return to the forest and fells around Whinlatter. Score format again this year with time limits of 4hr, 3hr, 2hr and 1hr - you choose your...

Published: Sun 21 Oct 2018

Autumn Series final event (Keswick) and social...

The final event of the series will be in Keswick on Thurs 11th, with the traditional Pie and Peas Social from 7pm at Kong Adventure. Book your pie with Catherine and send topical slides to Steve for the slide show. Closing date for bookings 7th...

Published: Sun 30 Sep 2018

Younger WCOC Juniors - watch and read these...

You might have heard some of the older WCOC Juniors talking about "Lagganlia", "Deeside", "Norway", "Talent Camp" and so on.  To get an idea of what it is like to attend one of these various summer training camps and tours:

- here is a link to...

Published: Fri 21 Sep 2018

AGM 2018 - tomorrow!

The 2018 WCOC AGM will be held at Wild Zucchinis, Cockermouth at 7pm on Thursday 18th October. On the "Upcoming meetings" page, the following can be viewed: 2018 Agenda, 2017 Minutes, a proposal for a minor change to the Constitution, and a link...

Published: Mon 17 Sep 2018

Galoppen Big Weekend this Saturday and Sunday...

Two events for you to enjoy this weekend. Border Liners will be in charge at Swindale north on Saturday and West Cumberland at High Brow on Sunday. Results for Swindale are now HERE and details for High Brow HERE. All welcome! 15/09 Update To...

Published: Thu 13 Sep 2018