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
Thanks for Club Chase and Club Social
Many thanks to Anne Burbidge and Liz Elliot for all their hard work planning and organising a great Club Chase at Hawse End - finding somewhere as luxurious for next year's assembly venue is going to be a real challenge!
Further thanks to Catherine...
Published: Sun 01 Jan 2017
Happy New Year to everyone at WCOC!
Don't forget to have a go at this year's "Beer Trail" which will remain open until mid-January. Many thanks to Pete and Barbara Nelson for planning and keeping the cache stocked once again!
Published: Tue 13 Dec 2016
WCOC 50th Celebrations - latest news...
This year is the Club's 50th anniversary. Several orienteering and social events are planned to celebrate our golden anniversary. For an update on the planned programme for 2017, click here (this page will continue to be updated as...
Published: Mon 12 Dec 2016
Camerton Sunday morning event - definitely ON!
This Sunday morning (11-12noon), take a break from those hectic Christmas preparations (!) for a fun run around the church and meadows by the river at Camerton. Ideal for novices, newcomers, and experienced orienteers alike. (Forecast is good, but...
Published: Tue 06 Dec 2016
Galoppen successes and England selections
Congratulations to the following WCOC members who finished with top scores in the Galoppen series this year - Isaac Hunter (Yellow), Hannah Birkinshaw and Wilf Teasdale (Orange), Jess Breeze and Henry Teasdale (Light Green), Liz Elliott and Syd...
Published: Fri 02 Dec 2016
BSOC Results - Cockermouth School WIN British Champs - again!
Congratulations to all the WCOC juniors who ran at BSOC today representing QEGS, Keswick School and Cockermouth School.
Indivudual results - top ten placings for; Issy Sunley (1st Y7G), Clare Rodger (5th Y8G), Caitlin Irving (1st Y9G), Carys...
Published: Sun 20 Nov 2016
Club Coaching
We have one more WCOC coaching date coming up before Christmas:
17th December 1030-1230 Whinlatter TBC TD1-5 Christmas Skills!
For more information or to sign up please contact - lynnethomas99@yahoo.co.uk
Note - there will be both junior and adult...
Published: Sun 20 Nov 2016
Copeland Chase - tomorrow!
The controls are out and the event is definitely on! Please read update to details regarding winter conditions before you set off!
Published: Sat 19 Nov 2016
Night Series - now with added cakes..!
How do you make orienteering in the dark even better? Answer - add cakes! Check your head torch is ready for this week's event in the Night Series - Thurs 17th Nov at Kelton Fell near Kirkland.
Bring a friend for a mid-week...
Published: Sun 13 Nov 2016
Copeland Chase Long O - Sunday 20th Nov
Entries are still open for this year's "Copeland Chase" which will be held in the Loweswater Fells, starting at Leaps. This is a classic long O event, with 3 courses on offer (10km, 15km, 20km). Click here for more details including how to enter...
Published: Tue 08 Nov 2016